Adam Sandler, the beloved comedy icon, has built more than just a successful film career, he’s nurtured a close-knit family that frequently joins him both on screen and off.
Married since 2003, Jackie Sandler and Adam have raised two daughters, Sadie (born May 6, 2006) and Sunny (born November 2, 2008), who have been part of his creative world from early ages.
Adam Sander’s Wife Jackie Sandler
Jackie first met Adam on the set of Big Daddy (1999) and later transitioned into acting. She’s appeared in more than a dozen of his films, including Murder Mystery, Hubie Halloween, and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.
The couple celebrated their 20-year marriage anniversary in 2023, and Jackie continues to be a strong creative collaborator and emotional anchor in Adam’s life.
Adam Sander’s Daughters: Sadie & Sunny Sandler
Their older daughter, Sadie, is 19 and currently studying acting at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. She began appearing in her father’s films as a child and has grown into more substantial roles, most recently as Charlotte in Happy Gilmore 2.
Sunny, now 16, has already acted in over 20 films and gained critical praise for her lead role as Stacy in You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023). In Happy Gilmore 2, she plays Vienna, the title character’s daughter, anchoring the emotional heart of the story.
Happy Gilmore 2: A Real-Life Family Affair
In the Netflix sequel Happy Gilmore 2 (released July 25, 2025), Adam Sandler reunites with wife Jackie and daughters Sadie and Sunny on screen. Sadie plays an undercover FBI agent embedded in Happy’s group, while Sunny portrays Vienna Gilmore. Jackie appears as a dance teacher in Happy’s world, making this a full family cast cameo.
Family chemistry: Audiences are charmed by real-life bonds playing fictional roles.
Talent runs in the family: Critics and director Kyle Newacheck have praised Sadie and Sunny’s performances in Happy Gilmore 2 as professional and natural on camera.
A grounded Hollywood love story: Adam and Jackie’s decades-long partnership is often held up as a model of stability amid showbiz chaos.
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