Adam Sandler’s sweet anniversary photo withwife Jackie on Instagram to commemorate the first time they met and must-see anniversary photos

Sandler, who got his start on Saturday Night Live, has kept us laughing in over 50 films throughout the years

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In May 2020, Sandler posted a throwback photo from his high school graduation, sharing some wisdom with the class of 2020.

The actor and comedian wrote, “Hellooooo high school and college class of 2020. Holy cow. Way to go. You did it. You are officially smart. You worked hard and you deserve the respect. Sorry it’s a rough time to be graduating, but you know what I did the night of my high school graduation? I sat at home with my parents and we all just stared at each other just like you’re doing now. Then the fun began. Love you all. Congratulations. Enjoy it and get ready to go save the world. We need you.”

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Before making it big on Saturday Night Live, Sandler was a stand-up comic. In 1987, he did a set at the N.Y.C. club The Comic Strip.

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Saturday Night Live in 1990 as a writer, and was a cast member from 1991 to 1995.

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Sandler wasn’t afraid to strut his stuff on an episode of Saturday Night Live in 1991. He created plenty of memorable characters while on the show, like Opera Man and Pepper Boy.

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We can’t imagine why Sandler was fired from the show — a fact he pointed out when he hosted in 2019.

I mean, who wouldn’t want young Adam Sandler on your television every Saturday night, singing hilarious tunes in their general direction?

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Sandler, known for his impressions and characters, also used his vocal abilities, penning funny songs for the show (and then writing and performing even more throughout his career).

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Sandler looked appropriately starstruck getting a hug from Sandra Bullock at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Sandler was close with castmates David Spade and the late Chris Farley. Who could forget these three playing the Gap Girls?

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In 1995, Sandler starred in Billy Madison and, TBH, because of this movie, we are still debating whether shampoo or conditioner is better.

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In 1996, Sandler starred in Happy Gilmore (and got punched in the face by Bob Barker).

Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler in The Wedding Singer (1998).EVERETT COLLECTION

In 1998, Sandler starred alongside Drew Barrymore in The Wedding Singer, where he played an engaged wedding singer who falls in love with a bride-to-be.

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The Wedding Singer would be the first of three films the pair would star in together — and Drew is dying to do another!

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His Forever Girl

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Sandler posted a sweet throwback of him with wife Jackie on Instagram in honor of the first time they met. The pair married in 2003.

Sandler captioned the photo, “22 years ago today we locked eyes and fell deep. Look forward to the next 22, young lady. Love you my forever girl.”

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Fictional Father

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We spy the Sprouse twins, Dylan and Cole! The brothers starred alongside Sandler in the 1999 movie Big Daddy.

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Slime Time Live

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Sandler subjected himself to a big ol’ sliming courtesy of the 2002 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards.