top of page

Comedian Adam Sandler officiates one of the most-anticipated celebrity unions of the century

Adam Sandler, the comic actor known for goofball roles in movies such as "Billy Madison" and "The Waterboy," has now officiated one of the most-anticipated celebrity unions of the century.

Lisa Richwine Reuters

​

​

4 July 2026 at 14:47:22

Comedian Adam Sandler officiates one of the most-anticipated celebrity unions of the century

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 8, 2024 Singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs' Travis Kelce are seen ahead of the men's final match between Italy's Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz of the U.S.

Mike Segar/Reuters

Adam Sandler, the comic actor known for goofball roles in movies such as "Billy Madison" and "The Waterboy," has now officiated one of the most-anticipated celebrity unions of the century.


Sandler served as officiant for pop megastar Taylor Swift's nuptials with football player Travis Kelce, a publicist for Swift disclosed on Friday. A statement described Sandler as a friend of the couple.


Kelce, one of the greatest tight ends in National Football League history, had a cameo role in Sandler's 2025 film "Happy Gilmore 2."


"Man, this life is crazy!! Still so surreal I got this opportunity," Kelce wrote on social media at the time, under a photo of himself with Sandler on set.


Sandler spoke about Swift and Kelce last year, describing Swift in an interview on "Entertainment Tonight" as "incredible" and saying she was kind to his family.


"My kids have met Taylor a bunch of times over the years, and she’s ridiculously nice to them and warm," said Sandler, the father of two daughters. The actor called Kelce "such a gentle, nice guy, and funny as hell.”


Sandler's wedding role was among just a few details confirmed by Swift's camp.


The wedding party featured Swift's brother, Austin Swift, as man of honor and Kelce's brother, Jason Kelce, as best man.


Jason Kelce is a former NFL star who co-hosts the popular podcast "New Heights" with his brother.


There were no other groomsmen or bridesmaids, the statement from Swift's publicist said.


-Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by William Mallard/Reuters

LIFESTYLE STORIES

Copenhagen Zoo treats tigers to post-Halloween pumpkin feast

Copenhagen Zoo treats tigers to post-Halloween pumpkin feast

Spooky creatures take over Sao Paulo streets for Halloween parade

Spooky creatures take over Sao Paulo streets for Halloween parade

UK Adventurer finally returns home after 28-year around the world trek

UK Adventurer finally returns home after 28-year around the world trek

LATEST STORIES

Businessman killed, 2 suspects arrested over Marawi land dispute shooting

Businessman killed, 2 suspects arrested over Marawi land dispute shooting

Brazil urges action on climate goals as COP30 wraps up

Brazil urges action on climate goals as COP30 wraps up

UK court clears MI5 of contempt proceedings over misleading evidence

UK court clears MI5 of contempt proceedings over misleading evidence

bottom of page