The 97th Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, took place on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Conan O’Brien hosted the ceremony, honoring the best in cinema from the past year. Notable presenters included Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, Oprah Winfrey, Cillian Murphy, Emma Stone and more.

Adam Sandler’s signature effortless outfit–an oversized hoodie paired with basketball shorts–has cemented him as an unlikely Gen Z style trendsetter. His laid-back “Adam Sandler chic” aesthetic has gone viral on TikTok–so much so that he was the subject of a surprise bit with Conan O’Brien at the 2025 Oscars that led to him playfully leaving the Dolby Theater.

I don’t care what I wear or don’t wear! Did my snazzy gym shorts and fluffy sweatshirt offend you so much that you had to mock me in front of my peers?” Sandler said to O’Brien, before (supposedly) storming out of the event,

Adam Sandler was rocking a remarkably casual look for this year's Oscars ceremony, leading some to wonder why the Sandman didn't dress up.

He's probably been made fun of for it a thousand times before, and it never ceases to amaze onlookers that Adam Sandler will dress like a basketball coach for any occasion. At this year's Oscars, the situation was no different.

A-list actor and comedian Adam Sandler has developed quite a reputation for his rather unique fashion sense – or lack thereof. During the Oscars on Sunday night, host Conan O'Brien couldn't help but poke a little fun at him for it.

Sky News host James Macpherson has labelled actor Adam Sandler the “Zelensky of the Oscars” over his choice of attire for the Academy Awards.