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Chalamet Hails Sandler as "Best Actor of All Time" in Rare Conversation
16 Nov
Summary
- Chalamet calls Sandler "one of the best fucking actors of all time"
- Actors discuss their filmographies, including upcoming releases "Marty Supreme" and "Jay Kelly"
- Chalamet praises Sandler's performance in "Punch Drunk Love"
Two days ago, on November 15th, 2025, acclaimed actors Timothée Chalamet and Adam Sandler came together for a special event called "Sandler x Chalamet" at the Fairfax High School gymnasium in Los Angeles. Before a packed audience, the two stars reviewed and discussed clips from their respective filmographies, including their upcoming releases "Marty Supreme" and "Jay Kelly."
During the event, Chalamet expressed his deep admiration for Sandler's acting prowess, particularly his performance in the 2006 romantic drama "Punch Drunk Love." Chalamet stated, "It is one of the most important performances. It's impactful, deeply moving. As a young actor knowing you for your comedic work, seeing that thrown against the context of your other work, I'm like, 'Wow, this is a fucking incredible actor. I hope I can give a performance like this.'" Chalamet went on to declare that Sandler is "one of the best fucking actors of all time."
Sandler reciprocated the praise, telling Chalamet, "What you continue to do for cinema and for all of us is beyond it all. I just cannot wait to see what you bring in the future." The two also shared stories and insights about their respective experiences on "Saturday Night Live" and their common hobbies of basketball and guitar.
