“Thank you for recognizing me as the man who made our entire country horniest this year and was, by far, the most talked about person in the bedroom,” the actor joked in his acceptance speech.
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Adam Sandler at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.
Adam Sandler accepted the People’s Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards after a sweet onstage tribute from friend Jennifer Aniston.
At Sunday’s ceremony, hosted by actor Simu Liu, Sandler, 57, received the People’s Icon Award for his iconic comedy roles and contributions to the film industry as an actor, writer and producer.
He began his acceptance speech by joking that he had mistakenly overheard his agent telling him that he had earned the title of PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive (Patrick Dempsey was actually named PEOPLE’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2023).
Because of this “miscommunication,” Sandler said he had written a speech for that honor instead of the People’s Icon Award. “My name is Adam Sandler and I am the sexiest man alive, can I have a yes?” he began, reading from his pre-written speech.
She continued, “To the members of PEOPLE Magazine’s Academy of Sexiness and Sex Appeal, I’d like to say thank you for recognizing me as the man who made our entire country horniest this year and was by far the person couples talked about the most in the bedroom during fantasy role-play and sloppy moments. Can I have another yes, right?”
“I’m trying to be nice, PEOPLE, but I have to admit there are three words that keep running through my head right now: ‘About time!’” she added. “For decades, Adam Sandler has been waiting patiently on the hot seat.”
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Jennifer Aniston presents Adam Sandler with the People’s Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards
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On January 31, People’s Choice Awards broadcasters NBC, E! and Peacock, announced that Sandler would receive the People’s Icon Award at the February 18 gala.
“Adam Sandler has been a fixture in the industry for decades, entertaining us since he began Saturday night live “more than 30 years ago,” said Jen Neal, executive vice president of live shows and specials for NBCUniversal Entertainment. “From Billy Madison to Mr. DeedsIts unforgettable characters have stood the test of time and left their mark on audiences for generations. “We are excited to honor him with this year’s People’s Icon Award.”
In a career spanning more than 30 years, Sandler has starred in several box office hits such as grown ups, The longest patio and Hotel TransylvaniaHis films have grossed over $3 billion worldwide and are some of the most viewed films on Netflix.
Sandler is a highly decorated comedian who has won nine People’s Choice Awards, six MTV Movie Awards, and 12 Kids’ Choice Awards, plus nominations for the Critics’ Choice Awards, the Gotham Awards, the Golden Globes, the Emmy and the Grammys. This year, he also received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
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Moving away from his usual comedic roles, The water carrier The actor starred in the critically acclaimed 2019 crime thriller. Uncut GemsHis 2022 appearance in the basketball comedy Hustle earned him nominations for the Gotham and SAG Awards. With his sold-out comedy tour in 2023 I missed you To his credit, Sandler’s next project will be the sci-fi drama Astronautwhose limited theatrical release is scheduled for February 23.
Previous winners of the award, established in 2018, include Aniston, Ryan Reynolds, Halle Berry, Jennifer Lopez and Melissa McCarthy. Lenny Kravitz received the Music Icon Award at this year’s ceremony.
Watch PEOPLE’s coverage of the 2024 People’s Choice Awards as it airs live from Santa Barbara’s Barker Hangar on NBC, Peacock and E!
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