Jackie Sandler: Adam Sandler’s wife and his faithful support

Adam Sandler is perhaps best known for his on-screen chemistry with stars like Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore, but off-screen his heart belongs to one woman: his wife, Jackie Sandler. The couple has been married for over two decades — a rare achievement in Hollywood — and is raising two daughters, Sadie and Sunny. For many years, Jackie has remained a reliable support next to Adam, often accompanying him on red carpets, including the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor award ceremony in March 2023.

Recently, Adam and Jackie stepped out together at the premiere of the film «Happy Gilmore 2», - which began streaming on Netflix on July 25, 2025. The highly anticipated sequel marked a nostalgic return to one of Adam’s most iconic roles, and Jackie was by his side at this important moment. The actress and model has appeared in many of her husband’s films, with cameos in «Hubie Halloween» and «Murder Mystery». Although she was not in «Murder Mystery 2», - which was released in March 2023, fans are always waiting for her distinctive appearances.

Here’s everything you need to know about Jackie Sandler and her long-term relationship with her beloved comedian below.

Adam and Jackie tied the knot in June 2003 at Dick Clark’s oceanfront Malibu home in front of many famous guests, including Jennifer, Dustin Hoffman, Brendan Fraser, and Rob Schneider. The wedding took place after about four years of dating, as they started seeing each other around 1999. Adam and Jackie welcomed their first daughter, Sadie, in May 2006, and then Sunny in November 2008.

At the premiere of the film «Uncut Gems» at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2019, Adam shared his best secret for a long-lasting union. «Just spending time together», - he told reporters. «Making sure you don’t drift too far and spend time together, telling the truth».

Legend has it that Adam and Jackie met on the set of the 1999 comedy film «Big Daddy», - which also starred Leslie Mann, Jon Stewart, and Dylan and Cole Sprouse. Jackie played a small role as a waitress taking Adam’s order at a sports bar — and apparently, sparks flew off-screen. The couple began their relationship shortly after that. Since then, Jackie has appeared in several of her husband’s films, including «Just Go with It», - «Grown Ups», - «Blended», - «Murder Mystery», - and «Hubie Halloween».

In addition to cameos, Adam shared more details about their first meeting at a birthday party when receiving the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor award in March 2023. He called his first meeting with her the «favorite night» of his life. «Stephen Dorff was celebrating his birthday, and my agent and buddy Adam Venit told me, 'Let's go.' I went. Sat down at a table, and my buddy Dallas introduced me to that woman there, and from that moment on, I couldn’t take my eyes off her. She was cute. She was as magnificent as possible, and thankfully, she also had a habit of telling me I was the best at everything. In her eyes, I was the best. At least, that’s how she made me feel».

When they’re not acting together in a film, Jackie still participates in her husband’s process. «We do this together, Jackie and I», - Adam told Ellen DeGeneres during his appearance on her talk show in December 2019. «Movies, you know, we discuss what I’m going to do. And she gives me the strength and courage to dive into it». At the National Board of Review Gala in 2020, Adam also said that Jackie convinced him to play in his acclaimed film «Uncut Gems»: «My cool wife, she gave me the balls to take this role», - he said. «I was scared, and she said, 'Go and do it' and 'you can do it,' and we rehearsed constantly together».

Before settling down, Adam reportedly dated actress Alicia Silverstone for a very short time in 1996. The «Clueless» actress even attended the premiere of the comedian’s 1996 film «Happy Gilmore» — and wore a t-shirt and baseball cap with the film’s name. Adam