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Adam Sandler honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival

Adam Sandler honored at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival
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Award-winning actor Adam Sandler was presented with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Thursday night. Sandler was honored at a sold-out event held at the Arlington Theatre.

The actor has starred in a variety of hit movies like "Happy Gilmore", "Grown Ups", and "50 First Dates." However, Thursday night's award honored Sandler's work on the 2025 film "Jay Kelly."