Surrounded by loved ones and famous friends, Adam Sandler was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
The longtime funnyman from Brooklyn was celebrated by fellow comics and actors, including Jennifer Aniston, Chris Rock, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore and Conan O'Brien. The award show was filled with praise and lighthearted jokes at the expense of Sandler. "The moment you met him, you knew Adam was going to be a big star," Apatow said."And so did Adam."
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler waves as he is awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington. Sandler, 56, sharpened his comedic talent while attending New York University and later went off to Los Angeles to further his career. He was eventually cast in"Saturday Night Live" in 1990 and became a national sensation.
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