Ben Stiller; Adam Sandler.Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty (2)Ben Stilleris giving major props toAdam Sandler, and sharing that sometimes he even gets confused for his fellow-actor friend!Speaking withEntertainment Tonightat the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night — where Sandler, 56,received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor— Stiller, 57, said with a laugh that the two"get mistaken for each other all the time.““So, just like, in life, it’s always like, ‘Yo, Sandler!’ So we’re like sending each other videos of people like going like, ‘Hey, Adam, I love you. Thank you!’ " he added.Stiller and Sandler are longtime friends and have even collaborated on several films together, includingHappy Gilmore(1996),The Meyerowitz Stories(2017) andHubie Halloween(2020).Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler.Kevin Wolf/AP/ShutterstockStiller toldETthat he believes Sandler’s “true self comes through in his work and who he is,” in the sense that it’s “very honest, and in his comedy and his acting, he reveals himself. And I think people really appreciate that and connect with that.“According to theZoolanderactor, his longtime pal is also “very generous” and “sensitive.““He reaches out so much to his fellow actors and friends. He’s very supportive,” Stiller said. “It’s just who he is, but that’s one of the things I love about him.“Calling Sandler “a great human being” inhis conversation withET, Stiller added, “I’m just very proud and happy for Adam, I think it’s an amazing honor, and he’s really deserving because he’s an amazingly talented person.“RELATED VIDEO: Julie Bowen Says Reuniting with Adam Sandler forHubie HalloweenFeels Like “Home"Several of Sandler’s longtime friends and costars were on hand at the Kennedy Center to toast and roast him, includingJennifer Aniston,Chris Rock,Pete Davidson,Drew Barrymore,Rob Schneider,David Spade,Conan O’Brien,Dana CarveyandJudd Apatow.And the love between Sandler and Stiller goes both ways. Back in November, theHustleactor explained to the crowd at the2022 Gotham Awardsthat he allowed his two teen daughters to write his speech, which mentioned Stiller, whileaccepting the ceremony’s Film Tribute Award.ThoughSunny, 14, andSadie, 16, were disappointed not to be at the event, they did joke about doing everything they’re “not allowed to do when Daddy is home” in his absence.“Like eat his Yodels, try on his Spanx, or — dare we say — laugh out loud at Ben Stiller movies,” Sandler read, with Stiller in attendance. “The last time Daddy caught us chuckling away at theMeet the Parentstrilogy, he immediately stormed into the room he calls ‘The Screaming Room,’ which we just call the shower, and bellowed out the phrase, ‘Only the Sandman makes people laugh!’ “The Mark Twain Prize ceremony airs March 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CNN.
Ben Stiller; Adam Sandler.Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty (2)
Ben Stilleris giving major props toAdam Sandler, and sharing that sometimes he even gets confused for his fellow-actor friend!Speaking withEntertainment Tonightat the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night — where Sandler, 56,received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor— Stiller, 57, said with a laugh that the two"get mistaken for each other all the time.““So, just like, in life, it’s always like, ‘Yo, Sandler!’ So we’re like sending each other videos of people like going like, ‘Hey, Adam, I love you. Thank you!’ " he added.Stiller and Sandler are longtime friends and have even collaborated on several films together, includingHappy Gilmore(1996),The Meyerowitz Stories(2017) andHubie Halloween(2020).Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler.Kevin Wolf/AP/ShutterstockStiller toldETthat he believes Sandler’s “true self comes through in his work and who he is,” in the sense that it’s “very honest, and in his comedy and his acting, he reveals himself. And I think people really appreciate that and connect with that.“According to theZoolanderactor, his longtime pal is also “very generous” and “sensitive.““He reaches out so much to his fellow actors and friends. He’s very supportive,” Stiller said. “It’s just who he is, but that’s one of the things I love about him.“Calling Sandler “a great human being” inhis conversation withET, Stiller added, “I’m just very proud and happy for Adam, I think it’s an amazing honor, and he’s really deserving because he’s an amazingly talented person.“RELATED VIDEO: Julie Bowen Says Reuniting with Adam Sandler forHubie HalloweenFeels Like “Home"Several of Sandler’s longtime friends and costars were on hand at the Kennedy Center to toast and roast him, includingJennifer Aniston,Chris Rock,Pete Davidson,Drew Barrymore,Rob Schneider,David Spade,Conan O’Brien,Dana CarveyandJudd Apatow.And the love between Sandler and Stiller goes both ways. Back in November, theHustleactor explained to the crowd at the2022 Gotham Awardsthat he allowed his two teen daughters to write his speech, which mentioned Stiller, whileaccepting the ceremony’s Film Tribute Award.ThoughSunny, 14, andSadie, 16, were disappointed not to be at the event, they did joke about doing everything they’re “not allowed to do when Daddy is home” in his absence.“Like eat his Yodels, try on his Spanx, or — dare we say — laugh out loud at Ben Stiller movies,” Sandler read, with Stiller in attendance. “The last time Daddy caught us chuckling away at theMeet the Parentstrilogy, he immediately stormed into the room he calls ‘The Screaming Room,’ which we just call the shower, and bellowed out the phrase, ‘Only the Sandman makes people laugh!’ “The Mark Twain Prize ceremony airs March 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CNN.
Ben Stilleris giving major props toAdam Sandler, and sharing that sometimes he even gets confused for his fellow-actor friend!
Speaking withEntertainment Tonightat the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Sunday night — where Sandler, 56,received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor— Stiller, 57, said with a laugh that the two"get mistaken for each other all the time.”
“So, just like, in life, it’s always like, ‘Yo, Sandler!’ So we’re like sending each other videos of people like going like, ‘Hey, Adam, I love you. Thank you!’ " he added.
Stiller and Sandler are longtime friends and have even collaborated on several films together, includingHappy Gilmore(1996),The Meyerowitz Stories(2017) andHubie Halloween(2020).
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler.Kevin Wolf/AP/Shutterstock
Stiller toldETthat he believes Sandler’s “true self comes through in his work and who he is,” in the sense that it’s “very honest, and in his comedy and his acting, he reveals himself. And I think people really appreciate that and connect with that.”
According to theZoolanderactor, his longtime pal is also “very generous” and “sensitive.”
“He reaches out so much to his fellow actors and friends. He’s very supportive,” Stiller said. “It’s just who he is, but that’s one of the things I love about him.”
Calling Sandler “a great human being” inhis conversation withET, Stiller added, “I’m just very proud and happy for Adam, I think it’s an amazing honor, and he’s really deserving because he’s an amazingly talented person.”
RELATED VIDEO: Julie Bowen Says Reuniting with Adam Sandler forHubie HalloweenFeels Like “Home”
Several of Sandler’s longtime friends and costars were on hand at the Kennedy Center to toast and roast him, includingJennifer Aniston,Chris Rock,Pete Davidson,Drew Barrymore,Rob Schneider,David Spade,Conan O’Brien,Dana CarveyandJudd Apatow.
And the love between Sandler and Stiller goes both ways. Back in November, theHustleactor explained to the crowd at the2022 Gotham Awardsthat he allowed his two teen daughters to write his speech, which mentioned Stiller, whileaccepting the ceremony’s Film Tribute Award.
ThoughSunny, 14, andSadie, 16, were disappointed not to be at the event, they did joke about doing everything they’re “not allowed to do when Daddy is home” in his absence.
“Like eat his Yodels, try on his Spanx, or — dare we say — laugh out loud at Ben Stiller movies,” Sandler read, with Stiller in attendance. “The last time Daddy caught us chuckling away at theMeet the Parentstrilogy, he immediately stormed into the room he calls ‘The Screaming Room,’ which we just call the shower, and bellowed out the phrase, ‘Only the Sandman makes people laugh!’ "
The Mark Twain Prize ceremony airs March 26 at 8 p.m. ET on CNN.
source: people.com
