“Dad, Calm Down”: Adam Sandler Shares How His Daughters Keep Him in Check
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Adam Sandler may be known for his comedic roles, but when it comes to his health, his daughters Sadie, 18, and Sunny, 15, take things very seriously. The Happy Gilmore star recently opened up to People about how his teenage daughters have taken on the role of caretakers, reminding him to take better care of himself—just as he once did with his own father.
“They always look out for me and my health, just like I used to with my dad,” Sandler shared, reflecting on the parallels between his relationship with his father and the one he now shares with his daughters. “You go, ‘Man, I want this guy around,’ so I used to scream at my dad to quit smoking, and my kids scream at me to just calm down and try to eat a little more like a normal person.”
Sandler, who shares his daughters with his wife Jackie Sandler, 49, whom he married in 2003, appreciates their concern, even if it comes with a bit of tough love. At 57, the Big Daddy actor has admitted that keeping up with his health isn’t as easy as it used to be.
In a candid moment on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Sandler confessed that he struggles to maintain a regular exercise routine. “I used to take working out so seriously… and now I can’t f*****g do it,” he admitted, capturing the frustration many feel as they age. “I play hoop and then I eat. Every time I’m eating I’m going, ‘What are you doing, man? You don’t need to do this.’”
Despite his daughters’ best efforts, Sandler acknowledged that he finds it difficult to resist indulging in his favorite foods. “I can’t stop, just got a little bit of thickness all over,” he added with a laugh, embracing his softer physique.
Sandler’s honesty about the challenges of staying healthy, coupled with the endearing concern of his daughters, paints a picture of a loving family dynamic where care and humor go hand in hand. As Sandler continues to juggle his career and family life, it’s clear that his daughters are keeping him grounded, ensuring that their dad sticks around for many more laughs to come.
