Adam Sandler has become an integral part of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s relationship, culminating in him officiating their wedding in July 2026.
The comedian led the ceremony at their glamorous black-tie wedding held at Madison Square Garden, deepening his ties with the couple through years of family connections, film collaborations, and unexpected appearances.
Read on to explore Sandler’s connection with Swift and Kelce:
Adam Sandler’s Daughters Made Him a Taylor Swift Fan
Sandler’s connection to Swift goes back long before her relationship with Kelce. In an August 2024 episode of Kelce’s “New Heights” podcast, the actor shared how his daughters Sadie and Sunny, with wife Jackie Sandler, grew up listening to Swift’s music.
“I think I was filming Grown Ups or That’s My Boy in Massachusetts, and the kids were little, and we were always listening to Taylor Swift. Every song,” Sandler recalled on the podcast. “It was one of the first times you listened to every song on an album. Like when I was a kid, you might do that with The Beatles or Elton John.”
The Sandler family attended the Los Angeles premiere of Swift’s Eras Tour concert film in October 2023, where Swift greeted Sunny and Sadie warmly and talked about their film You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah.
“She just amazes my family,” Sandler said, expressing his enthusiasm about Swift dating Kelce. “When you guys first started dating, my family was thrilled, saying, ‘Look how great they are together! He’s a gentleman! And she’s enjoying herself with him!’”
Taylor Swift Makes Adam Sandler Anxious
Sandler revealed on the “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” podcast in February 2024 that Swift makes him nervous because of her importance to his children.
“It’s because of what she means to my kids. I get a little jumpy because I don’t want to mess it up for them,” he explained. “I’m a little like, ‘Taylor Taylor,’ and I tend to talk too loud or something. I don’t act as cool as I should.”
Adam Sandler’s Friendship with Travis Kelce on ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
Sandler’s friendship with Kelce began while working on Happy Gilmore 2. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end was initially considered for a larger role.
“We talked about you playing my son while writing it, literally, about six months ago,” Sandler mentioned to Kelce on his “New Heights” podcast in 2024. “We thought it would be funny if Travis was my first child.”
Instead, Kelce played a waiter in the sequel, released in 2025.
After the film wrapped up, Sandler praised Kelce to Entertainment Tonight in July 2025.
“Travis is a gentle, nice guy and hilarious. He reminds me of the guys I grew up with,” Sandler said. “Being with Travis felt like being with my high school friends, just laughing and saying whatever we wanted.”
Adam Sandler’s Connection with Taylor Swift’s Dad
Sandler shared with Access Hollywood in September 2025 that he had recently met Swift’s father, Scott, at a stand-up show. Scott gave guitar picks to Sandler’s daughters.
“I had a stand-up show and saw Taylor’s dad. He gave me some guitar picks for my kids, and we talked about our excitement for the new record,” Sandler said, noting the Swift family as “good people.”
Adam Sandler Officiates Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding
Sandler led Swift and Kelce’s wedding ceremony in New York City, where about 1,000 guests gathered for the elegant black-tie event at MSG. The couple chose not to have a traditional bridal party, appointing their brothers, Austin and Jason, as Man of Honor and Best Man.
Swift and Kelce, who began their relationship in the summer of 2023 and got engaged in August 2025, married in front of a star-studded audience, including Gigi Hadid, Jack Antonoff, Karlie Kloss, Ed Sheeran, Zoë Kravitz, and Benson Boone.
Sandler’s speech, described by guest George Stephanopoulos as both “funny and touching,” also provided the newlyweds with advice for a lasting marriage. As Kelce’s Chiefs head coach Andy Reid shared in a press conference, the comedian humorously advised Swift and Kelce to “keep kissing.”
