Adam Sandler Swaps His Usual Laid-Back Style for a Sharp Tux at Venice Film Festival

Is this really Adam Sandler?! Hollywood's beloved "Sandler in shorts" ditches his sloppy signature style for a tuxedo-clad transformation that left fans stunned — and the internet ablaze.

The 58-year-old comic icon strutted onto the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival looking shockingly polished — and it's not just the new look that's making waves.

The Sandman Cleans Up!

Adam Sandler, long known for his love of baggy basketball shorts and hoodie-chic, made a jaw-dropping appearance at the 2025 Venice Film Festival, walking the red carpet like never before.

Dressed in a classic black tuxedo, crisp white shirt, and black bowtie, the funnyman stunned fans and photographers alike at the premiere of his latest film, "Jay Kelly," at the historic Sala Grande theater on Thursday, August 28, 2025.

The transformation didn't stop with Adam. He was joined by his wife, Jackie Sandler, in a flowing strapless white gown, and their daughters, Sadie and Sunny, who echoed their parents' coordinated elegance.

Sunny, 16, wore a halter-neck white dress that complemented her mother's ensemble, while 19-year-old Sadie stunned in a sleek black dress, matching her father's classic tux — a rare red carpet moment for the famously casual family.

Earlier that day, Adam stepped out for the "Jay Kelly" photocall at the Palazzo del Casinò, giving off cool-dad charm in a navy pinstripe suit, dark shirt and tie, black slip-on sneakers, and — of course — dark sunglasses. Even with the formal touches, Sandler couldn't resist a hint of comfort, staying true to his quirky, offbeat roots.

Internet Erupts over 'Grown-Up' Sandler

Fans barely had time to process the actor's stylish swerve before the internet lit up with commentary, ranging from admiring to hilariously brutal. One Redditor declared, "He looks fantastic, but I low-key hate it." Another quipped, "I didn't recognize him with his knees covered up like a [grown-up]."

The jabs kept coming. "I love how this looks like effort and it's just an oversized polo shirt tucked into oversized wrinkled slacks," stated another netizen. But some fans were fully on board, with one writing, "He looks fantastic."

Over on Instagram, one person cheered, "He finally wearing a suit. Good man. I like to meet him and play hoops [sic]."

Another couldn't hide their amusement, saying, "You know it's getting serious when he's finally wearing a suit." But perhaps the most stinging comment read, "He still looks like a hobo someone randomly put in a suit."

Even on Facebook, where reactions often skew sweeter, the takes were just as blunt. One person exclaimed, "WOW for once in his life he dresses like an adult!!!"

Another wrote, "Glad to see him wearing this other than shorts as always. Beautiful family." And yet another summed it up best, "Adam looks good in a tux."

From Hoodie Hero to Fashion Enigma

Adam's surprising wardrobe pivot has people wondering: is this a one-time thing, or the dawn of a new era? The actor has spoken candidly about his relaxed aesthetic — and how it's become a running joke in his family.

Speaking with Complex News, Adam shared, "It's funny as hell. Whenever one of my kids or their friends talks to me about it, my wife's like, 'What the hell are we talking about right now? How did that happen?' But my wife always was nice to me about my clothes. Even when we were young, others would say, 'Would you put on something better than that? Your wife's dressed so beautifully.' My wife would say, 'He's comfortable like that. Let him do that.'"

But don't mistake comfort for carelessness. In a July 2025 People interview, Adam revealed he actually hogs most of the closet space in the home he shares with Jackie. "She did say that. Yeah, I know. That makes sense."

And in an August 2024 People interview, the actor was floored to hear that Generation Z sees him as a style icon. His reaction was, "You know, this is an accidental thing, but here I am wearing goofy clothes, and I don't know. I don't think about it."

Then came the kicker — the viral "Madam Sandler" trend, where fans mimic his look with long, baggy shorts and crop tops. Adam didn't shy away and admitted, "Crop top, I used to wear when I was young. I used to wear the half shirt. Now, it would not be great for anybody, but I get it. Comfortable. That sounds like a good outfit."

A New Role, a New Sandler?

Adam's elevated style moment dovetails with his growing reputation as a serious dramatic actor — and it's turning heads in Hollywood.

Co-star George Clooney, 64, couldn't hold back praise in an August 4 interview with Vanity Fair. "This film, more than any film Adam has done, shows what a beautiful, heartfelt, soulful actor he is—I kept telling the cast, 'Don't call him Sand Man. Don't talk to him like he's just some goofy comedian. He's actually a really beautiful, wonderful actor,'" expressed George.

He doubled down on Adam's surprising emotional depth, noting, "Because of what his paycheck is, which is doing big goofy comedies, when he does these other, beautiful, Uncut Gems kinds of movies, it reminds people of that. He's not just a good comedian."

The appearance at Venice, combined with his powerful performance in "Jay Kelly," suggests that the funny man in gym shorts may be stepping into his next act — one filled with tailored suits, gripping drama, and an entirely new public persona.

What do YOU think of Adam Sandler's formal makeover? Is this the start of a stylish new era or just a one-night switch-up?