Drew Barrymore shares why she loves working with Adam Sandler in films, recalls kiss scene
- Drew Barrymore praises Adam Sandler as her favorite on-screen kiss, not for romantic reasons.
- The actress and talk show host emphasized their lifelong friendship and chemistry.
- Their chemistry stems from respect, not sexual tension.
- Barrymore and Sandler never dated, and their wife Jackie is also his friend.
Drew Barrymore has praised Adam Sandler as her favorite on-screen kiss, though not for reasons related to romance. The duo has starred in several romantic films and built a lifelong friendship over their decades-long, illustrious careers.
Appearing on “Watch What Happens to Live with Andy Cohen”, the actress and talk show host emphasized that her chemistry with Adam Sandler surpasses traditional Hollywood love stories. Barrymore, 49, has starred in three films with Sandler, 58: “The Wedding Singer” (1998), “50 First Dates” (2004), and “Blended” (2014).
Speaking about their long history of collaboration, she explained that their chemistry stems from respect, not sexual tension. She emphasized their strong friendship, stating that they never dated and that Sandler’s wife, Jackie, is also her friend.
“I mean, I love that Adam Sandler and I are so platonic,” she said, adding, “We never dated; his wife Jackie is my dear friend.”
Barrymore continued, “But I love being in films with him because I think we’re representing something bigger than hot, sexual chemistry. We’re representing true admiration of another person.”
Their collaboration began in “The Wedding Singer”, where Barrymore’s character is set to marry but falls in love with Sandler, the wedding singer. Six years later, they reunited in “50 First Dates”, where Sandler plays a veterinarian trying to win over Barrymore’s character, who suffers from memory loss. A decade later, they starred in “Blended”, where their characters, both single parents, are brought together by fate.
Drew Barrymore has expressed interest in collaborating with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston on future projects.
