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Adam Sandler Honored with Chairman’s Award for 'Jay Kelly'

11/8/2025

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Adam Sandler, the actor, will receive the Chairman’s Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for Noah Baumbach’s Netflix film "Jay Kelly".
The ceremony is January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, during the festival January 2–11.
Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi described Sandler's performance as deeply moving and a career-best.
"Jay Kelly" features George Clooney and follows the titular character's journey, with Sandler as his manager.

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Adam Sandler, the actor, will receive the Chairman’s Award at the Palm Springs International Film Awards for Noah Baumbach’s Netflix film "Jay Kelly".
The ceremony is January 3, 2026, at the Palm Springs Convention Center, during the festival January 2–11.
Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi described Sandler's performance as deeply moving and a career-best.
"Jay Kelly" features George Clooney and follows the titular character's journey, with Sandler as his manager.