Adam Sandler made a memorable exit from the Dolby Theatre during the 97th Academy Awards on March 2 after Conan O’Brien poked fun at his casual attire in front of the glittering Hollywood crowd.

As the Oscars festivities unfolded, Hollywood’s finest took to the red carpet, showcasing their most glamorous gowns, sleek suits, and jaw-dropping ensembles, all in celebration of the year’s cinematic achievements. But amid the sea of couture, there was Adam Sandler, standing out not for his lavish style, but for his laid-back outfit of a light blue sweatshirt, gym shorts, and a pair of Steph Curry sneakers. The comedian’s comfort-first choice in attire was a stark contrast to the formal looks around him.

Conan O’Brien, the host of the 2025 Academy Awards, couldn’t resist taking a playful jab at Sandler during his opening monologue. With the crowd in the Dolby Theatre already in high spirits, O’Brien spotlighted Sandler, who was seated among the stars in his casual getup. “For such a prestigious night, it’s important that everyone is properly dressed, okay?” O’Brien began, addressing the audience with a smirk. “You’re dressed well… Adam…”

Sandler, who was sitting near the aisle, with the hood of his sweatshirt pulled over his head, leaned in and greeted O’Brien with a friendly “What’s going on, man?” His casual demeanor only highlighted the difference in style, and O’Brien couldn’t resist the chance to poke fun at him further.

“What are you wearing?” O’Brien asked, setting up the punchline. Sandler, ever the good sport, fired back in his usual self-deprecating humor. “Nobody even thought about what I was wearing until you brought it up.” O’Brien, with a mischievous grin, shot back, “You’re dressed like a guy playing video poker at 2 a.m., Adam.”

In true Sandler fashion, the actor defended his outfit with wit and humor, saying, “You know what, I like the way I look, because I’m a good person. I don’t care about what I wear or don’t wear. If my snazzy gym shorts and fluffy sweatshirt offend you so much that you had to mock me in front of my peers…”

Sensing the good-natured humor of the moment, O’Brien pretended to apologize, briefly looking down at the podium, clearly trying to hold back laughter.

But then, in an unexpected move, Sandler stood up, ready to leave the event. “I’m going. I’m leaving, I have to!” he exclaimed, turning his back on the Oscars ceremony. The audience, taken aback, quickly began to shout, “No!” pleading with the comedian to stay.

With his signature comedic timing, Sandler joked, “No, it’s not you, it’s him,” pointing a finger at O’Brien, who was still chuckling at the exchange. Sandler, undeterred by the playful mocking, leaned into the humor even more, saying, “You caused this!” before making his exit.

Just before leaving, Sandler delivered one more laugh, announcing to the audience, “You’re all welcome to join me for a game of five-on-five basketball at Veteran Park tonight. Midnight tip-off. The guy from Nosferatu, he’s on my team!”

As he made his way down the aisle, Sandler stopped near Timothée Chalamet, who was nominated for his performance in A Complete Unknown. With a loud, comical shout of “CHALAMET!” Sandler caught the young actor off guard, giving him a big hug before making his way toward the exit.

The playful moment was a nod to an earlier event at the Golden Globes earlier this year. At the ceremony, host Nikki Glaser had jokingly pointed out that Timothée Chalamet’s name sounded like something Sandler would say in one of his classic over-the-top voices. She had put Sandler on the spot, asking him to say “Chalamet” out loud, to which he complied in the most Sandler-esque way, delivering the name with all the exaggerated flair that fans have come to love. The crowd had erupted with laughter, and Sandler’s spontaneous shout-out to Chalamet at the Oscars only further added to the humor of the night.

Despite his exit from the ceremony, Sandler’s antics left the audience in stitches, proving once again that his comedic timing is as sharp as ever, even in the most unexpected of situations. The humorous exchange between O’Brien and Sandler was a reminder that even the glitziest of events, like the Academy Awards, can’t escape the lighthearted charm of a true comedian.