Adam Sandler faced a rare wave of criticism after appearing on a glamorous Hollywood red carpet in an outfit that many fans called "ridiculous.".
While his wife Jackie stunned in an elegant dress at the premiere of Netflix's Office Romance, the comedian showed up in his signature casual attire, sparking a heated debate online.
Now, an insider reveals what Jackie really thinks of her husband's famously casual style and why there's one issue in their marriage that's bothering her far more than sweatpants.
Adam Sandler sparked online criticism for his red carpet attire. LISA O'Connor / AFF-USA.com / MEGA
Adam Sandler's latest public appearance quickly became the subject of online controversy after fans criticized the actor for his overly casual attire at the premiere of his wife's film.
As The Blast reported, the Grown Ups star attended the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix's Office Romance on Tuesday night to support Jackie, who stars in the film alongside Jennifer Lopez.
Jackie arrived at the event in a sparkling black minidress and heels, while Sandler appeared next to her in a bright orange New York Knicks sweatshirt and blue sweatpants.
The dramatic change in looks immediately sparked a wave of comments on social media, with some viewers accusing the actor of not putting in enough effort for the glamorous event.
Many online users joked that the couple looked like they were attending "two completely different events." Others claimed that Sandler "didn't even think to change out of his tracksuit.".
Sandler's wife, Jackie, reportedly embraces his laid-back style.
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Despite the negative reaction online, a source close to the situation reported Daily Mail , that Jackie is completely at ease with her husband's casual approach to fashion.
«"Adam and Jackie have been together for decades, and while Jackie wasn't always thrilled with Adam's fashion choices at one point, she's long since gotten used to it and fully embraces his laid-back style," the source explained.
According to a source close to the situation, the actress values far more important qualities in her husband than expensive suits or impeccable red carpet outfits.
«"Ultimately, he supports her in every way that's important to her," the source said.
A source close to the couple described Adam Sandler as "loving, genuine, and incredibly supportive," adding that it was these qualities that made Jackie fall in love with him.
«"It's just Adam, and if Jackie really had a problem with it, she would have made it clear a long time ago. She knows how much he loves her, and they're both ready to be together until the end," the source added.
Adam Sandler's health habits are more concerning than his clothes.
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Jackie reportedly has no problem defending Sandler's wardrobe, but an insider admitted there's another topic that sometimes causes friction between the couple.
«"Most of the disagreements between them tended to be about his eating habits, as she would like him to take better care of his overall health," the source said.
According to a source close to the situation, public criticism of Sandler's appearance bothers Jackie much less than many fans assume.
«"Other than that, Jackie has no problem defending his clothing choices and doesn't mind the online chatter about what he wears," the source explained.
They said: "She understands why people comment on it, but ultimately she's completely comfortable with who he is.".
Sandler has earned a reputation for casual dressing, often appearing in public in oversized sweatshirts, athletic shorts, sneakers, and sweatpants, even at high-profile Hollywood events. For many fans, his casual look has become one of his signature traits.
Sandler has previously turned his fashion look into a joke at the Oscars.
Adam Sandler has never hidden the fact that comfort is more important to him than Hollywood's expectations of fashion.
What's more, the 59-year-old actor famously turned his casual style into a source of jokes during last year's Oscars ceremony.
Sandler appeared during Conan O'Brien's opening monologue wearing shorts and a sweatshirt, deliberately emphasizing his public persona.
«"Adam, what are you wearing?" O'Brien joked during the segment, comparing Sandler's look to "a guy playing video poker at 2 a.m.".
Sandler responded by defending his outfit in his typical comedic style. "Nobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up," he retorted, adding, "I like the way I look. Because I'm a good person.".
He then reiterated his stance on fashion criticism. "I don't care what I wear or don't wear. My trendy sweatpants and fuzzy sweatshirt offend you so much that you've started making fun of me in front of my peers!" Sandler added.
Adam Sandler and Jackie created a Hollywood family together.
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Long before their red carpet style disputes made headlines, Sandler and Jackie had already built both a marriage and a career partnership together.
They met at a party and later worked together on the comedy Big Daddy in 1999.
Jackie later landed her first major role voicing Jennifer in the 2002 animated film Eight Crazy Nights.
Over the years, she continued to star in several of Sandler's projects, including 50 First Dates, Grown Ups, Little Nicky, Just Go with It, The Ridiculous 6, and That's My Boy.
Their daughters have also joined the family's entertainment careers. Sadie and Sunny both starred in at least two Hotel Transylvania films before co-starring with their parents in Netflix projects like Hubie Halloween and You're Definitely Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.
As the backlash against Adam Sandler intensifies, an insider reveals his wife Jackie's true fears. (Originally published on The Blast)