Adam Sandler Wins Independent Spirit Award for 'Uncut Gems' After Oscars Snub

Adam Sandleris coming out on top. The comedian, 53, picked up the best male lead 2020 Independent Spirit Award forUncut Gemsafter being snubbed inthe Oscarscategory. Sandler’s dramatic turn in the hectic Safdie Brothers film brought him critical acclaim. TheMurder Mysterystar plays a jewelry store owner deep in gambling debt who places all he has left on the sale of a rare gem. Sandler beat out Robert Pattinson forThe Lighthouse, Chris Galust forGive Me Liberty, Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Adam Sandler's 'Sandlercore' Red Carpet Style Evolution

Photo: Getty (3)01of 12Setting the ToneGettyAdam Sandler’s signature style has always been his way of life. The comedian showed up to promote his 1998 movie withDrew Barrymore,The Wedding Singer,in an ultra-casual sweatshirt, jeans and baseball hat, setting the tone for his iconic red carpet style.02of 12Game-Time ReadyGettyMost recently, Adam Sandler wore a New York Knicks sweater to promote his new Netflix movieMurder Mystery 2withJennifer Anistonwho dressed as a polar opposite of Sandler in aAtelier Versace Couture mini dress.

Adam Sandler's 'Uncut Gems' Is a Huge Hit Despite Scoring a C+ from Audiences

Adam Sandler inUncut Gems.Photo: A24 Uncut Gemsreally shined. Despite receiving a C+Cinemascorefrom audiences on opening night,Adam Sandler’s latest filmUncut Gemsearnedpositive reviewsfrom critics and gave its production company A24 itsbiggest opening everwhen the indie picked up $18.8 million in its first week of wide release. The movie, set in New York City’s Diamond District where Sandler’s character Howard runs a jewelry shop, also received a 92 percent onRotten Tomatoes. Uncut Gemsfollows gambling lover Howard as he bets it all on a rare opal he bought from Ethiopia.

Adam Sandler's 3 Siblings: All About Scott, Elizabeth and Valerie

Adam Sandler and brother Scott during Adam Sandler’s Footprint Ceremony.Photo:Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Gregg DeGuire/WireImage Adam Sandler’s tight knit relationship with his family goes all the way back to his idyllic upbringing in New England. As the youngest member of the Sandler family, Adam and his three siblings — Scott, Elizabeth and Valerie — grew up in Manchester, New Hampshire. They credit their parents,Judy and Stanley Sandler, with providing unlimited support for whatever endeavors they wished to pursue.

Adam Sandler's Daughter Sunny Had Her Actual Bat Mitzvah Right Before Shooting Movie Together (Exclusive)

Adam Sandler and daughters Sunny and Sadie.Photo: Marc Piasecki/WireImageAdam Sandler’s daughter enjoyed her actual bat mitzvah before being in a movie about one.Sammi Cohen — who directed the actor, 56, and his family in Netflix’sYou Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, an adaptation of author Fiona Rosenbloom’s 2005 novel of the same name — tells PEOPLE they got to enjoy the celebration with the Sandler family ahead of filming the movie.