Adam Sandler To Receive The People’s Icon Award at the 2024 ‘People’s Choice Awards’

Bruce Haring

January 31, 2024 at 11:44 p.m.·1 min read

Adam Sandler will be honored for his comedy career with the People’s Icon Award at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards.

Sandler’s roles include such hits such as Grown Ups, Happy Gilmore, and The Wedding Singer, among others. Sandler has also tackled dramatic roles in Uncut Gems, Hustle, and his upcoming film, Spaceman.

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The 2024 People’s Choice Awards, hosted by Simu Liu, will air live on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 8 PM. ET/PT on NBC, Peacock, and E! from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.

People’s Choice Awards are produced by Den of Thieves. Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski will executive produce.

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