Adam Sandler he didn’t take the trophy to the best supporting actor al Critics Choice Awards 2026.
Sander, 59, was nominated for the distinction for his portrayal of Ron Sukenick in Jay Kelly but lost Jacob Elordithat he was prepared for his interpretation of The Creature a Frankenstein.
During the Sunday, January 4, ceremony held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, Sandler and Elordi, 28, also faced each other Benicio del Toro for One battle after another, Paul Mescal for Hamnet, Sean Penn for One battle after another i Stellan Skarsgård for sentimental value.
The comedian, for his part, arrived at the awards ceremony with his wife, Jackie, beside him. Meanwhile, their two daughters Sadie, 19, and Sunny, 17, stayed at home despite hitting plenty of red carpets with their parents in the past. (Elordi, meanwhile, walked the red carpet solo.)
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Sandler starred Jay Kelly next to George Clooney, Laura Dern, Billy Crudup and more The film follows an A-list actor named Jay Kelly (Clooney) who looks back on the time he gave up with loved ones while pursuing his career. In one last hurrah, Jay gets his manager, Ron (Sandler), to join him on a trip to Europe.
Jay Kelly it was also nominated for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Casting and Ensemble at the awards show, which kicked off the 2026 awards season.
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Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Critics Choice AssociationIn addition to a Critics Choice Award, Sandler also received a Golden Globe nomination. The awards ceremony will be broadcast on Sunday, January 11.
This wasn’t the first time Sandler won praise for a role in a drama. In 2019, Sandler starred Uncut gems. His performance in the Josh Safdie The film also earned him a Critics Choice nomination, but he ultimately lost Joaquin Phoenix for his leading role as the titular character a joker.
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Sandler, who is best known for his comedic performances, garnered critical acclaim for his role in the drama. After the film’s August 2025 release, Sandler was cool when asked if his name was in contention for possible awards.
“Well, it’s great and really nice that everybody says that, and I’m glad I got to be a part of it,” he said. people at that time. “My man (director) Noah Baumbach he wrote it, he put it all together, he got the performances he wanted out of everyone and I’m proud to be there.”
Sandler’s older daughter Sadie also had a small role in the film as her he played his daughter also on the screen.
“She’s so good at it and I love her,” Sandler said during a November 2025 appearance on Good morning America. “Proud of her, she worked hard and never stopped preparing.”
Last month, Sandler opened up about how much he enjoys working with his children. (Sandler’s daughters have appeared in countless of his films over the years.)
“I like being around them, whether it’s on set or at home when we click. It’s the best,” Sandler told E! News December 2025. “It’s been fun the last few weeks we’ve been together. They’re doing some stuff and Sadie’s on Jay Kelly. She’s playing my daughter. They’re both really good kids.”