Adam Sandler receives star on Hollywood walk of fame
Adam Sandler, star of such hits as "The Waterboy," "Happy Gilmore," and "The Wedding Singer," was honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard on Tuesday as hundreds of fans and members of the press looked on.
In the shadows of the W Hotel and steps from the Hollywood & Vine Metro stop, Sandler was presented with this star by longtime friend and "Waterboy" co-star Henry Winkler.
Sandler's films, mostly comedies, have grossed more than $3 billion since the actor graduated from "Saturday Night Live," a program where he was introduced to the public alongside other breakthrough stars like Chris Rock and David Spade.
Sandler's star celebration comes ahead of his newest film, "Just Go With It", which comes out a week from Friday, where he stars opposite Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman. Quite a step up from the days of "SNL," where he was relegated to singing silly songs during Weekend Update.
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Photo: Adam Sandler waves to fans during a star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday. Sandler was honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard. Credit: EPA/Mike Nelson.