The Wise Words Adam Sandler Had For Daughters Sadie & Sunny When They Entered The Movie Biz
Matthew Cannon
Although Adam Sandler tried his best to give his daughters the most normal upbringing possible, it's not surprising that Sadie (right) and Sunny (left) Sandler would be interested in pursuing acting careers after growing up watching their father work in countless movies, from "You Don't Mess With the Zohan" to "Click" to "Uncut Gems." But Sandler admitted to People that while he enjoyed working with his daughters, he's found they're more interested in "the serious stuff," suggesting Sadie and Sunny might be looking to deviate from their dad's classic comedy genre.
And according to "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" director Sammi Cohen, the Sandler daughters are well-equipped for the challenge. While speaking to The Hollywood Reporter in 2023, Cohen said, "[Sadie and Sunny] work harder than most adults I know. They love acting and filmmaking in general. They take such an interest in how the movie is made, and they're both so talented."
Sadie and Sunny's impressive work ethic is undoubtedly rooted in their dad's firm but funny parenting style. On an episode of the "Smartless" podcast with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, the "Click" actor talked about asking his daughters if they wanted to get good at anything in particular. He said his daughters replied, "'Just not what you want us to get good at. We want to get good at what we like" (via E! News).