Drew Barrymore has revealed that her favorite onscreen kiss partner is none other than her longtime friend and collaborator Adam Sandler. The actress and talk show host made this revelation during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.
Barrymore, 49, emphasized that her connection with Sandler, 58, transcends typical romantic chemistry seen in movies. "I love that Adam Sandler and I are so platonic," she shared. "We never dated, his wife Jackie is my dear friend. But I love being in films with him because I think we're representing something bigger than hot, sexual chemistry. We're representing true admiration of another person."
The pair's onscreen partnership spans three romantic comedies over nearly two decades - "The Wedding Singer" (1998), "50 First Dates" (2004), and "Blended" (2014). Their professional relationship has blossomed into a genuine friendship that extends beyond the camera.
In a heartwarming detail about their working relationship, Sandler previously revealed that his wife Jackie was actually one of their biggest supporters during filming. During a 2014 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, he shared that Jackie would encourage him to be more romantic in scenes with Barrymore, often calling for more passionate kisses between takes.
The duo maintains a close relationship today, with Barrymore telling Entertainment Tonight in February 2024 that they regularly stay in touch. "We're so close. We text all the time. We see each other," she said.
Their enduring friendship and onscreen chemistry have created memorable romantic comedies that continue to resonate with audiences, proving that sometimes the best onscreen partnerships come from genuine friendship rather than romantic attraction.