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Express Tribune
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Spot the Jackie Sandler cameo: Adam Sandler's wife has appeared in over 20 of his films
Many fans of Adam Sandler are only now discovering that his wife, Jackie Sandler, has acted alongside him in more than 20 of his movies. Jackie, who transitioned from fashion modelling to acting in 1999, often takes on minor roles in her husband's films. Her first on-screen appearance came in Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, a film by Rob Schneider. Reports suggest Schneider introduced Jackie to Sandler, leading to her casting in Big Daddy, where she played a waitress in a sports bar. Sandler starred as the film's lead, Sonny Koufax. -Sony Pictures. Rather than frequently portraying leading roles or love interests, Jackie, 50, typically appears in smaller parts. Notable examples include playing a dentist in 50 First Dates, an angel in Little Nicky, and making a cameo in Just Go With It. In Grown Ups, she portrayed Richie Minervini's wife. Sandler has also cast their daughters, Sadie and Sunny, in several of his projects, reflecting his preference for involving family in his creative work. -Sony Pictures. Fans on social media have expressed surprise and admiration upon learning about Jackie's recurring roles. One user called it 'legend behaviour,' while another commented, 'Only a good man wants his wife to succeed.' Some have compared her appearances to Easter eggs for viewers to spot. Sandler, 58, has previously spoken about working with Jackie, whom he married in 2003. While promoting Murder Mystery in 2019, he addressed how his wife reacts to his on-screen kisses. Speaking to the Associated Press, he shared: 'The only awkward part is hearing my wife on the side going, 'Harder! Harder! Kiss her harder! Deeper!'' He added that Jackie and their daughters enjoy watching his films and support his co-stars. 'They love Aniston, and they want her to have good things and they say, 'Give her something nice,'' Sandler said.
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sharon Osbourne Regrets Not Letting Ozzy Audition for ‘Pirates of the Caribbean': 'Wouldn't He Have Been Perfect?'
Ozzy Osbourne once had a chance to join the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Sharon Osbourne was a guest on a recent episode of The Magnificent Others With Billy Corgan podcast, where she revealed that her husband was offered to read for the film, and she regrets stopping it. More from The Hollywood Reporter Madelyn Cline Joins Johnny Depp, Penélope Cruz in Lionsgate Thriller 'Day Drinker' Ozzy Osbourne Says He "Can't Walk" Due to Parkinson's Disease Ahead of Black Sabbath Reunion Show Lily-Rose Depp Reveals She Was "Traumatized" by Edward Scissorhands as a Child: "A Difficult Childhood Memory" 'Do you want to know the biggest mistake I ever made with Ozzy?' Sharon said to the host before adding, 'He got offered to go and read for Pirates of the Caribbean — and I've never said this to anyone.' Corgan, who looked shocked, asked, 'And you said no?,' to which Sharon confirmed, saying, 'I said no. Now, wouldn't he have been perfect?' The pair laughed at what could've been and Sharon noted, 'Because when Johnny [Depp] … wanted Keith to be a pirate, you remember?' The Keith she was referring to was Keith Richards, guitarist of the Rolling Stones. Depp, the star of the Pirates films as Captain Jack Sparrow, brought his long-time friend Richards onboard to play his dad, Captain Teague. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman joked that there's still time to get Ozzy in another film. Producer Jerry Bruckheimer said last year that the future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise — which has earned more than $4.5 billion worldwide — involves a reboot. In 2022, Bruckheimer told The Hollywood Reporter that he thought they were 'getting very close on' developing a sixth installment. 'We have a very good script. We developed two of them — the one with Margot Robbie and one with a younger cast,' he continued. 'The Margot Robbie one needs a little more work. The younger cast one is close. Hopefully we'll get both of them.' Still, Ozzy has accumulated credits in Little Nicky, Austin Powers in Goldmember, Moulin Rouge! and Gnomeo & Juliet. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The Best Anti-Fascist Films of All Time Dinosaurs, Zombies and More 'Wicked': The Most Anticipated Movies of 2025 From 'A Complete Unknown' to 'Selena' to 'Ray': 33 Notable Music Biopics
