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 doesn't really care what you think. In a 2024 interview, the actor was asked about his utterly singular personal style, which he distilled thusly: “Whatever's in the closet, I grab it. I don't think about it much. Most people make fun of me, but I keep moving.”

Adam Sandler made an unexpected fashion statement at the 2025 Oscars on Sunday night, and host Conan O'Brien had something to say about it.

Adam Sandler exits the 2025 Oscars after Conan O'Brien's playful dig about his gym shorts! The actor, who's known for sporting basketball wear at high-profile events, jokes that he's leaving the ceremony after the night's host called him out 'in front of [his] peers.

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.

One of the highlights of the 2025 Oscars happened early with Adam Sandler making a cameo alongside host Conan O’Brien in an Aviator Nation Vail Zip Hoodie in Neon Blue

Adam Sandler steals the spotlight at the 97th Academy Awards with his casual attire and playful exit after Conan O'Brien's wardrobe joke.