At the star-studded wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, one celebrity in particular stood out from the pack––the officiant: comedian and actor Adam Sandler.
Sandler, best known for his leading roles in movies such as Uncut Gems and 50 First Dates, has connections to both the bride and groom going back years.
Most recently, Sandler worked with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end last year on the set of Happy GIlmore 2, a sequel to the 1996 film about a failed-hockey-player-turned-golf-star. Kelce, who had a cameo as a waiter, publicly thanked Sandler for the opportunity following the release of the movie.
“Man this life is crazy!! Still so surreal I got this opportunity,” Kelce wrote in an Instagram post last July, around the time of the movie’s release. “SANDMAN!! Thank you brotha, for the opportunity.”
Sandler also complimented Kelce that summer in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, calling him "a great actor and a great human."
“Travis is such a gentle, nice guy, and funny as hell,” Sandler said. “He’s like the guys I grew up with. When I was with Travis, it reminded me of my buddies in high school and just being able to laugh and say the things you want to say.”
"Taylor is so damn nice to my family and has always been,” Sandler said. “My kids have met Taylor a bunch of times over the years, and she’s ridiculously nice to them and warm."
Earlier in 2025, Sandler also appeared on Kelce’s podcast “New Heights,” which he co-hosts with his brother, Jason, a former center for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce, sporting a “Happy Gilmore” hat for the episode, called Sandler “the legend.”
Sandler previously appeared on the podcast in 2024, telling Kelce how much Swift’s music means to his family.
"What a girl! What a girl!,” Sandler said while discussing his family’s visit to Swift’s “Eras Tour” film. “Dude, she means so much to our house," Sandler continued. "I love wha
