Drew Barrymore Opens Up About Adam Sandler’s Support for Her Talk Show: ‘He’s My Rock’
Drew Barrymore recently shared how her longtime friend and actor Adam Sandler is a big supporter of her hit daytime talk show, The Drew Barrymore Show. She expressed gratitude for Sandler’s encouragement, which helped her navigate the uncertainty of transitioning from acting to hosting a talk show. Keep reading for more details!
Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler have been friends for decades and have worked together on films like The Wedding Singer (1998), 50 First Dates (2004), and Blended (2014). Barrymore recently shared at The Paley Center’s event her appreciation for Sandler’s support of her talk show. She mentioned that he frequently sends her photos of himself watching the show, which she demonstrated to the audience.
Barrymore highlighted how Sandler’s belief in her show was significant, especially in the early stages. She mentioned that his encouragement gave her the confidence to continue pursuing the talk show. She also mentioned his involvement in the pilot and sales tape and how their friendship has been a supportive anchor for her personally and professionally.
Adam Sandler is set to reprise his role as Happy Gilmore in the upcoming sequel, Happy Gilmore 2. Barrymore expressed her appreciation for Sandler’s constant support and reassurance that she was on the right path.
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