Adam Sandler: The Unhinged Night That Upstaged Hollywood’s Biggest Stars
Adam Sandler didn’t just attend the 2025 Oscars—he hijacked them. The Uncut Gems star sparked outrage, laughter, and a social media meltdown by strutting the Oscars in colorful hoodie, long gym shorts, socks and sneakers, hosting a chaotic skit with Conan O’Brien, and roasting in a stunt that left the Academy scrambling. Here’s how Sandler turned the Oscars into his personal comedy special.
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Sandler arrived at the Dolby Theatre in his signature slob-chic:
- Outfit: A trademark colorful hoodie, long gym shorts, socks and sneakers..
- Red Carpet Roast: Told E! host Laverne Cox, “I’m here for the free shrimp. Suits are for Birdman weirdos.”
- Fashion Backlash: Vogue called it “a war crime,” while fans dubbed him “the people’s champ” on X.
The Academy later clarified there’s no formal dress code, but insiders admit Sandler “pushed boundaries” .
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Sandler & Conan O’Brien’s Chaotic Skit: “Worst Oscars Bit Ever?”
Sandler and Conan O’Brien hosted a Happy Gilmore reunion skit that derailed fast:
- Plot: Sandler reenacted the iconic golf scene while Conan played a heckler.
- Unscripted Chaos: Conan ad-libbed, “you’re dressed like a guy playing video poker at 2 a.m.” prompting Sandler to toss a prop hot dog at him.
The bit trended globally, with Variety calling it “a beautiful trainwreck” .
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Timothée Chalamet’s Confused Cameo
Sandler later presented Best Actor with Timothée Chalamet, who seemed baffled by the antics:
- Awkward Banter: Sandler joked, “Timmy’s here in a $10K suit. Kid, you’re overcompensating.”
- Chalamet’s Response: “I… think you’re my idol?” before nervously announcing Paul Giamatti’s win.
Fans flooded TikTok with edits of Chalamet’s “panic face” .
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Social Media Erupts: “Let Sandler Host Everything”
- X (Twitter): #AdamSandlerOscars racked up 1.2M tweets. Memes compared his Crocs to Cillian Murphy’s Oscar statue.
- TikTok: Skit clips hit 50M views in 3 hours. Gen Z declared Sandler “the only reason to watch.”
- Academy’s Response: “Adam embodies creative freedom,” said CEO Bill Kramer, dodging questions about future invites .
Why Sandler’s Stunt Worked
- Nostalgia Factor: Happy Gilmore references tapped into ’90s millennial love.
- Anti-Establishment Vibe: Contrasted with stiff speeches and designer gowns.
- Strategic Trolling: Sandler told CNN post-show: “I’m just here to remind everyone awards are stupid. Except mine.”
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