Away from the set and premieres, Adam Sandler He has a habit that connects him to the daily lives of his fans: play basketball on public courts.
He actorknown for its relaxed style, to their almost 60 years maintains a simple lifestyle as shown on the red carpet of events. And, especially, he stands out for getting together with strangers to play. impromptu basketball games in different corners of the world.
Thus, it has been seen in New YorkLondon or New Jersey wearing big t-shirts, sweatpants and that shy attitude that characterizes him.
Fans capture Adam Sandler playing basketball in London. Photo: ArchiveWithout security and without any protocolthe actor merges with his spontaneous teammates as if he were one of them. Every time he is captured in a video it goes viral and although he knows that this can cause a greater turnout of fans in the different spotsit was never an impediment to continue playing.
Infrragant in a square with the fans
It seems Sandler’s favorite stage is anywhere with a ball. What began as an intimate custom ended as a media phenomenon: every time someone films him on a court, the video turns trend.
On TikTok the clips exceed one million views, and on X and Instagram memes abound that show him as «The Hollywood Player».
Basketball is not a gesture of popularity, but of disconnection. It proves it in fiction «Hustle» (2022) where he plays Stanley Sugerman, an NBA scout obsessed with rediscovering the spirit of the sport.
The Official poster for «Hustle». Photo: @juanchiviris41While in the movie «Uncunt Gems» (2019) appears linked to the same universe from a more Catholic side.
The actor who never wanted to be a star
Adam Sandler has stated in multiple interviews that part of what keeps him humble is simply remember where you come from and what your roots are.
In dialogue with Entertainment Weeklymentioned that the best thing someone famous can do It’s «remember where you came from and keep people close.»
Along these lines, he does not seek to adorn his life with the typical eccentricities of celebrities, nor change personality when the cameras are turned off.
In another interview with AARP Magazinespoke about the aging and how, as time goes by, he feels freer to stop pretending, since no need to conform to a stereotype of young star.
A constant element of his public behavior is the modesty compared to everyday life. He has been seen in restaurants without demanding special treatment, waiting his turn in lines, accepting photos if someone asks, without drama or privileges.
He talked about his personal style: «What’s in the closet I grab, I don’t think about it much…», when referring to the clothes he wears with People.
Adam Sandler at the Oscars ceremony. Photo: ReutersFor Sandler, family is non-negotiable which helps him not to get lost in fame. He has said that no matter how big the project is, what counts most is returning home to his daughters -Sunny and Sadie- and his wife Jackie.
Even with demanding routines between recordings, he doesn’t sacrifice moments like family dinners.
In the film «Hustle» (2022) they show him as someone with great public exposure, but also vulnerable and connected to his humanity. It perfectly represents, in this way, the duality of real life.
