Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Aniston on Adam Sandler | Mark Twain Prize

Watch the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Adam Sandler on CNN.com or CNNgo.

The Kennedy Center's Mark Twain Prize, which is named to honor one of the world’s greatest humorists, was awarded to Adam Sandler at a gala performance featuring some of the biggest names in comedy -- including Chris Rock, Conan O'Brien, Ben Stiller, Dana Carvey, Pete Davidson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Anniston, Idina Menzel, David Spade, and more -- on March 19, 2023, and aired nationally on CNN on March 26, 2023.

The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor recognizes individuals who have had an impact on American society in ways similar to the distinguished 19th-century novelist and essayist Samuel Clemens, best known as Mark Twain. As a social commentator, satirist, and creator of characters, Clemens was a fearless observer of society, who startled many while delighting and informing many more with his uncompromising perspective on social injustice and personal folly.

“Adam Sandler has entertained audiences for over three decades with his films, music, and his tenure as a fan favorite cast member on SNL,” said Kennedy Center President Deborah F. Rutter about this year’s recipient. “Adam has created characters that have made us laugh, cry, and cry from laughing. I am looking forward to a laughter-filled evening like no other as we celebrate his career at a ceremony that is sure to bring together the best in comedy.”

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[cathyreynolds]

They are both terrific 😅and together hilarious!

[AB_Evans]

Adam sitting there like a proud father watching his girls in their first play. Aww 🥰 lol 😂

[faith]

I love the special friendship he has with both of them. I love the movies he has done with Drew and it all started with The Wedding Singer.

[Debby]

I just want to see more of these ladies together. They are hilarious! This is the cutest!

[DestinyRose]

Adam should have received the Oscar for Uncut Gems he was brilliant in that .🌹 Roselle

[countrylyricist]

I can listen to Drew talk all day. She has such a calming and beautiful voice.

[HerenowGoneforever]

We need another Adam and drew movie...wedding singer 2!!!!

[karenkrey]

Adam is a great comic, his movies are a hoot. I never appreciated him until I saw him in Reign Over Me. He is an outstanding actor.

[shamitzu]

Two Queens and a King …. Love them!!!!

[memi]

It's really nice seeing these great ladies that are my age, not all super puffed up with fillers and plastic surgeries like 20-year-olds are guilty of at the beginning of their careers. If they've had work, and they probably have, it's very subtle and they look normal and fabulous!

[SylviaStalcup]

Adam really needs to do another film with Drew. We are so very much overdue. ❤

[judithcalderon]

A movie with Adam having a double life with these two beauties and they finding out the truth before he even realizes it. Need to see it!

[vickeypeterlyn]

50 first dates was such a feel good movie 😂😂😂😂

[AngelaMay]

How can Jennifer look so absolutely fantastic

[kathleen]

Glad to see the female talent represented that helps Adam look good in movies

[SandraCoates-lo]

Adam I love you many years back I met your two aunts that live near Strasbourg they were just coming back from holiday with you so proud I ask them to tell you Sandi was one of your biggest fans I love you keep putting people on with your well known gifts❤❤❤🎉😂😂😂

[belindasova]

We would love 💕 a movie with the three of you for sure!!❤😄

[katiie]

World is a better place with those three 💜

[christinenorris]

Absolutely hilarious 😂. Totally love these 2. Their simply the best. Couldn't stop laughing 😂

[paulamclaughlin]

This reminds me of my mechanic. He is so loved that people actually compete who knows him the longest. It's incredible. 😊