Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Stars who took part included Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, and many more.

By: Mar. 20, 2023

A lineup of leading performers, including Jennifer Aniston, Judd Apatow, Drew Barrymore, Steve Buscemi, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson, Luis Guzmán, Tim Herlihy, Tim Meadows, Idina Menzel, Conan O'Brien, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Ben Stiller, and others saluted recipient Adam Sandler at the 24th annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 8 p.m. A red carpet was held in advance of the program.

See photos below!

With music direction by Michael Bearden, the program paid tribute to the humor and accomplishments of Sandler and featuring a host of his admirers, friends, and collaborators.

The 24th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Adam Sandler, will stream live for pay TV subscribers via CNN.com and CNN OTT, and mobile apps under "TV Channels," or CNNgo where available.

Photo credit: Tracey Salazar

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Judy Sandler, Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Judy Sandler

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Judy Sandler, Jackie Sandler and Adam Sandler

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Karine Jean-Pierre

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Deborah Rutter and Peter Ellefson

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Conan O'Brien

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Dana Carvey

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Dana Carvey

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Dana Carvey

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
David Spade

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Drew Barrymore

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Jackie Sandler and Adam Sander

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Ben Stiller

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Chris Rock

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Adam Sandler

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Adam Sandler

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Nikki Glaser

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Rob Smigel

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Speaker Emerita Nancy and Paul Pelosi

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Tim Herlihy

Photos: Adam Sandler Honored at 24th Annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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