When it comes to ultimate Hollywood success in the field of acting and comedy, one can only think of two names, Brad Pitt and Adam Sandler, respectively. Reaching the summit of success with a versatile career, both Pitt and Sandler, have had their fair share of struggle and disappointment.
Discussing their journey, Brad Pitt and Adam Sandler appeared for an Actors on Actors session for Variety. Opening up about their own career and admiration for the other person, Pitt and Sandler engaged in a gripping conversation. During the session, Pitt reflected upon his “favorite story” about the $440M rich comedian and praised Sandler.
Brad Pitt Recalled His Favorite Story About Adam Sandler
When two Hollywood giants like Brad Pitt and Adam Sandler come together, one can only expect to have an amazing time. Thus, by bringing the duo together for an Actors on Actors session, Variety brought an absolute gem to its readers. Starting by discussing their professions and admiring the other’s work, Pitt recalled a story about Sandler.
“You were talking about your time at NYU. This is my favorite Adam Sandler story.”
Brad Pitt began the story when Adam Sandler was a student at NYU and had a demotivating conversation with his acting professor. Thus, Pitt shared, “It was that you were at NYU, and it was an acting coach, I believe.” and Sandler corrected him by saying, “Acting professor…”.
“And he said to you, ‘I want to take you out for a beer.’ This is what I’m told. You guys went to a bar, and he kindly said to you: ‘Think about something else. You have to choose another path.’”
Demotivating Adam Sandler and asking him to choose another path for his career, the acting professor simply predicted a wrong future for the $440M rich comedian.
The Way Adam Sandler Handled His Humiliation And Success
Years later, Adam Sandler turned into one of the most renowned Hollywood celebrities, hailed as the comedy king. Proving his professor wrong, Sandler made his way to success with sheer dedication and brilliance. But Brad Pitt’s story doesn’t end there, as he went on to narrate what happened when Sandler met his professor, after rising to fame.
“This is why it’s my favorite Adam Sandler story, and I think it says a lot about you. That you ran into him at your height when you’re getting the ultimate payday, and you’re with a bunch of friends out at a bar.”
Sharing the story with the readers of Variety, Pitt discussed that one might expect Sandler to show his professor how wrong he was. But, the comedian was better than that, for he handled the situation like a true gentleman. “Anyone would think that’s the opportunity where you rub it in his face.” Brad Pitt shared.
“And reportedly, what you did was, you introduced him to your friends, and you said: ‘This is the only teacher to ever buy me a beer.’”
Narrating the absolute gem of a story about Adam Sandler, Brad Pitt raised the bar high. Subtly praising the comedian, Pitt, and Sandler later carried on the conversation and discussed their profession and career struggles.
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Source: Variety
