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Adam Sandler, Nearing 60, Reflects With Gratitude as 'Jay Kelly' Hits Theaters

His family-first outlook aligns with a Baumbach-led drama drawing early awards chatter before its Dec. 5 Netflix release.

Overview

  • At the Nov. 11 Los Angeles premiere, Sandler told PEOPLE he is "just more thankful than I've ever been" as he approaches 60.
  • He credited his wife, Jackie, for much of his happiness and emphasized their closeness and focus on their daughters, Sadie and Sunny.
  • Jay Kelly opened in theaters on Nov. 14 and is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix on Dec. 5.
  • Reviews are trending positive, with EntertainmentNow citing an 80% Rotten Tomatoes score as of Nov. 18.
  • Awards-season buzz surrounds his performance without formal nominations yet, and George Clooney says he has encouraged Sandler’s switch to suits for the tour.