Overview
- Sandler received AARP’s Career Achievement Award on Jan. 10 at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, following an introduction by longtime friend Henry Winkler.
- In a comedic acceptance speech, he riffed on getting older and promised to make at least 50 more movies, joking that at least half will be good.
- AARP positioned the recognition as part of its effort to challenge age stereotypes in Hollywood, with the organization’s CEO praising Sandler’s expansive body of work.
- Sandler’s role in Netflix’s Jay Kelly has earned 2026 Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations for best supporting actor.
- PBS’s Great Performances will broadcast the Movies for Grownups ceremony on Feb. 22.