George Clooney Wanted Adam Sandler to Be Taken Seriously on the Set of ‘Jay Kelly’ and Not Be “Making Fun of His Incredible Talent”

Adam Sandler Can Be Both a Good Actor AND The Sandman, George Clooney

In the second profile in three months, we've heard how "protective" George Clooney was of Adam Sandler on the set of his very serious movie Jay Kelly, which genuinely looks great. I also applaud Clooney's praise of Sandler's performance in... Read more...

George Clooney Wanted Adam Sandler to Be Taken Seriously on the Set of ‘Jay Kelly’ and Not Be “Making Fun of His Incredible Talent”

"He just is very protective over me," Sandler said of his relationship with Clooney, as the two team up in Noah Baumbach's latest.

Jay Kelly Review: George Clooney delivers a strong performance in Noah Baumbach's latest

PLOT: An aging movie star (George Clooney) struggles to reconcile the choices he’s made in his career with the toll they’ve taken on his friends and family. REVIEW: Noah Baumbach’s Jay Kelly is tailor-made for George Clooney. Of all the modern movie stars, he’s one of the few left who have maintained a certain aura — a mystique. He’s old-school in the way someone like Cary Grant or Paul Newman was, and his presence is what makes Jay Kelly work a…

You Won’t Believe What George Clooney Makes His 'Jay Kelly' Co-Star Do on Press Tour: "He looks so hurt"

Adam Sandler has traded his signature casual wear for tailored suits during the press tour for his new film, Jay Kelly. The reason for this style change is his co-star, George Clooney. Sandler revealed at the AFI Fest premiere on October 23, 2025, that Clooney’s disappointed expression at his usual oversized t-shirts and shorts prompted the wardrobe update. Sandler told Entertainment Tonight, I’m doing this [wearing suits] for his sake, cause I …