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Adam Sandler said he would still be married to his wife, Jackie Sander, even if he wasn't a successful actor
"That's destiny. Nothing stops that," the actor said during his speech at the Palm Springs International Film Festival's Film Awards Gala on Jan. 3
Adam and Jackie wed in June 2003 and share two daughters together
Adam Sandlerbelieves he and wifeJackie Sandlerwere written in the stars.
The actor, 59, attended thePalm Springs International Film Festival's star-studded film awards gala in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 3, when he was recognized for his work onscreen in theGeorge Clooney-led showbiz comedy-drama,Jay Kelly, and accepted the prestigious Chairman's Award.
Following an introduction fromLaura Dern, Adam gave a speech, in which he spoke about what his life could've been if he'd taken his dad up on working for him as an electrical engineer, instead of becoming a successful actor. Adam explained, however, that he believed he and Jackie, 51, would still find their way to each other.
"I sometimes think about it, [if] I didn't click that year and I did go work for my dad, what my life would be right now," Adam said. "First off, I'm thinking I'd probably still be married to my wife, Jackie. That's destiny. Nothing stops that."
"But we definitely [would] have a different house. Probably, like, 10 less bathrooms and [fewer] statues of me," he jokingly continued.
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Adam and Jackie wed in June 2003. They are parents totwo daughterstogether: Sadie, who was born in 2006, and Sunny, who followed in 2008.
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In director and co-writerNoah Baumbach'sJay Kelly, Sandler plays Ron Sukenick, put-upon manager of the titular Hollywood star.
The rare dramatic turn from Sandler has also earned him recognition at the Jan. 4Critics Choice Awards, the Jan. 11Golden Globe Awardsand more.
"Adam Sandler delivers a deeply moving and career-best performance inJay Kelly," said Palm Springs International Film Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi in a Nov. 7 statement.
He added, "It is a performance which underscores his standing as one of the most versatile and respected actors of his generation. We are proud to honor Adam — a singular talent whose work continues to surprise and inspire — with this year's Chairman's Award."
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Other Palm Springs International Film Festival award honorees this year includedMiley Cyrus,Timothée Chalamet,Rose Byrne,Ethan Hawke,Leonardo DiCaprio,Amanda Seyfried,Kate Hudson,Michael B. Jordanand more.
Jay Kelly, costarring Clooney, Dern,Billy Crudup,Greta Gerwig,Riley Keoughand co-writerEmily Mortimer, is now streaming on Netflix.
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