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Adam Sandler had a surprising reason for calling the police less than 48 hours after officiating Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
The 59-year-old actor had no emergency to report. Instead, after traveling to Nantucket, Massachusetts, following the July 3 wedding ceremony, Sandler contacted the Nantucket Police Department's non-emergency line to ask for help finding a pickup basketball game.
Basketball has long been one of Sandler's favorite hobbies, and his search for a court came after he was also spotted playing pickup basketball outdoors in New York City just hours before officiating the celebrity wedding during a heat wave.
According to Nantucket public safety dispatcher Chris Reynolds, Sandler called to ask where he could find a public court with a pickup game.
Reynolds told the Nantucket Current: “Sandler said, ‘Hey, I’m here on your island and I like to play basketball. Can you tell me where there’s a basketball court I could play on?’'
Reynolds directed the actor to the Backus Lane court off Surfside Road, where Sandler joined a game with local players.
Andrew Kesler, who was already playing with friends, recalled the unexpected arrival.
“Adam Sandler rolled in a car and started playing pick ups with the boys,” Kesler said. “He’s like ‘guys let me stretch I’m going to hop in.’ ”
Kesler also shared his assessment of Sandler's performance on the court.
“Great passing and playmaking, decent lay-ups, hesitated to shoot the ball,” Kesler said.
Sandler first connected with Travis Kelce while filming the 2025 Netflix comedy Happy Gilmore 2, where the Kansas City Chiefs star made a cameo appearance.
Speaking previously about Kelce, Sandler praised the NFL star's personality.
“He’s like the guys I grew up with,” he said at the time. “When I was with Travis, it reminded me of my buddies in high school and just being able to laugh and say the things you want to say.”
He also had kind words for Taylor Swift, saying she had always been welcoming to his family.
“Taylor is so damn nice to my family and has always been. My kids have met Taylor a bunch of times over the years, and she’s ridiculously nice to them and warm,” he said.
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Legendary comedy actor Adam Sandler officiated the highly anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce this weekend with a hilarious service and advice that had the 1,000 guests in stitches.
The tips for keeping the spark alive that Sandler shared at the ceremony at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 3, were even praised by the Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid.
The 50 First Dates star, 59, told the star-studded crowd that the secret to a long and happy marriage was to “keep kissing”.
At an event in Salt Lake City on Sunday, July 5, Kelce’s coach Reid, 68, told The Deseret News that Sandler “did a great job” of marrying the couple “with a lot of humor.”
He added that the actor is “crazy” but was “phenomenal” during the ceremony.
Offering an insight into the super secret event, Reid also said: “Adam Sandler conducted the service there, and he told me, ‘Keep kissing.’ In its simplest form. That’s a good thing.”
The head coach agreed with the advice Sandler gave the lovebirds, telling the reporter: “It’s hard to argue when you give your wife a kiss or your wife gives you a kiss… And make sure you do it every day, every minute that you have an opportunity to. Knock it out, and you won’t have any problems.”
Proving that the guidance works, Reid’s wife of 45 years, Tammy, quipped: “He does that.”
The advice has clearly been tried and tested by Sandler himself, as he has been married to his wife, Jackie, 51, since 2003, and they have two daughters together, Sadie, 20, and Sunny, 17.
Sandler has known the couple for a few years and has publicly sung their praises many times. In July last year, he told Extra that he and his daughters “love Taylor” and are big fans of her music.
Just a few weeks later, he told Entertainment Tonight that the popstar’s NFL star husband, who features briefly in Happy Gilmore 2, is a “stud” but also a “great actor and a great human being.”
He told the celebrity news outlet: "Travis is such a gentle, nice guy, and funny as hell. He’s like the guys I grew up with.”
“When I was with Travis, it reminded me of my buddies in high school and just being able to laugh and say the things you want to say."
Swift and Kelce married on Friday in an exclusive, huge star-studded event at Madison Square Garden after getting engaged last summer following three years of dating.
Fans have been not-so-patiently waiting to see inside the ceremony, as official pictures of the wedding have still not been released and rumours have shrouded every detail online.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's star-studded New York wedding has been the subject of mass interest, but attention has now shifted from the guest list's notable absences to one unexpected attendee who has sparked criticism online.
The couple exchanged vows at Madison Square Garden on July 3 in front of around 1,000 guests, with actor Adam Sandler officiating the ceremony.
Their lavish celebration brought together an A-list crowd that included Hollywood stars, musicians, athletes and close friends, while fans eagerly picked apart every detail, from Swift's custom Dior wedding gown to the celebrity-filled guest list.
Initially, much of the conversation focused on who wasn't there.
Longtime friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds were noticeably absent amid reports that Swift's friendship with the actress had cooled following Lively's legal dispute with It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni.
Instead of attending the festivities, Lively and Reynolds were spotted supporting their daughter Betty at a horse show in Lake Placid, New York. According to People, the couple skipped both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding, while Page Six reported Swift had ultimately decided not to invite them after months of reported tension.
The guest list instead featured famous names including Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, Dakota Johnson, Ed Sheeran, Hugh Grant, and Kelsea Ballerini. Swift's brother Austin served as her man of honour, while Travis' brother, Jason Kelce, was his best man.
However, in the days following the wedding, online discussion has moved away from the missing guests and onto one attendee whose presence has prompted backlash.
As fans combed through reports of everyone who attended the ceremony, one lesser-known guest quickly became the subject of debate.
According to Grazia, reports identifying the attendee led to criticism across social media, with some fans questioning why he had been invited.
One X user reportedly wrote: "I'm sorry, but this can't be overlooked."
Another argued Swift's team should have carried out more extensive background checks before finalizing the guest list.
The guest was Steven Demetriou, Executive Chair of engineering and government contractor Amentum and the former CEO of Jacobs Engineering.
Demetriou is also the adoptive father of Reggie King, who is reportedly one of Travis Kelce's childhood friends.
Several Reddit users pointed out that both the Kelce family and Demetriou's family have longstanding connections to Ohio, suggesting he attended as part of Kelce's wider circle rather than through any close relationship with Swift.
One X user reportedly explained: "He was in the wedding because he's the adoptive father of one of Travis's childhood friends, Reggie King. Taylor's team should have done a background check on him though."
Another defended the couple, writing: "That is entirely on her team. He was invited as a family member of one of Travis's close friends that he grew up with… There's no reason to think she knows her husband's friend's dad's job."
Others argued that, with a guest list reportedly nearing 1,000 people, it would be unrealistic to expect Swift and Kelce to personally vet every guest's professional background.
Demetriou's presence attracted attention because of Amentum's recent involvement with a US immigration detention facility.
Earlier this year, the company secured a contract to operate Camp East Montana, an ICE detention center in Texas.
The facility has since faced allegations over conditions inside the centre, along with reports of detainee deaths, placing Amentum under increased public scrutiny.
Some fans questioned whether Swift, who has previously spoken publicly about human rights and supported Democratic candidates, would knowingly invite someone associated with the company.
In 2018, Swift publicly endorsed Democratic candidates for the first time, saying she would "always cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve."
She also criticized Donald Trump during a 2019 interview with The Guardian, saying America should remain a place where people are free to "disagree, dissent, debate."
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce has rarely spoken extensively about politics, though he has previously supported COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, voiced support for Black Lives Matter and participated in NFL national anthem demonstrations.
His sister-in-law, Kylie Kelce, has also said her political views "aggressively lean" to the left.
Because of the couple's public image, some fans questioned whether Demetriou's attendance reflected the values they associate with Swift and Kelce.
Neither Swift nor Kelce has publicly addressed the criticism surrounding the guest list or commented on the online backlash.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding took place at Madison Square Garden on Friday (July 3) after a smaller "pre-party" took place on Thursday.
As well as inviting close friends and family to their special day, the pop star and NFL player invited a slew of celebrities to celebrate with them.
The newlyweds wore Christian Dior down the aisle, according to Swift's publicist, and decided not to have bridesmaids and groomsmen, as Adam Sandler officiated proceedings.
Around 7:30PM local time on Friday, LED signs outside the venue even displayed text that read “JUST&T MARRIED!”
The public announcement even prompted the White House to post a spoof announcement of their own, while Midtown Manhattan came to a standstill for the couple, for one of the events of the year.
But two big names who were noticeably absent from their festivities were Blake Lively and her husband Ryan Reynolds.
Lively and Reynolds, once one of Hollywood's sweetheart couples, have run into controversy in recent times, thanks to the former's legal battle with her It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni.
It has been 18 months since the actress chose to sue her former co-star, alleging sexual harassment and a ‘retaliation campaign’ against her.
They would eventually agree to an out-of-court settlement, but Lively is still demanding millions from Baldoni's team in settlement payments.
Swift, who was mentioned in court documents, has since seemingly distanced herself from the couple, despite being pictured with Lively at Super Bowl LVIII in 2024.
A source told Page Six: “Taylor’s in a different place now and she just wants to be around people she trusts and who bring her peace,
“It’s a shame because she and Blake really were close, but she doesn’t think it’s something that’s going to be fixed. As far as [Taylor’s] concerned, their friendship is done.”
In fact, the publication confirmed that the couple weren't invited to Swift's wedding back in June, with a source explaining: “There was a point where Taylor thought she and Blake would get past all of this,
“She didn’t expect things to end up like this. At first she figured once everything settled down, they’d be fine.
“But then more stuff kept happening and it just got harder to come back from,” they explained.
The source went on: “It wasn’t one big thing, it was everything adding up.
“By the time Taylor was making decisions about the wedding and who she wanted there, she realized she just didn’t want that kind of energy around something so important and it really was a turning point for her.”
Lively and Reynolds were instead pictured in Lake Placid, New York, on the same day, supporting their daughter Betty as she competed in a horse show, per TMZ.
Several staff members were allegedly escorted out of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding after breaking a strict rule.
As widely reported, the A-list couple officially tied the knot at Madison Square Garden on Friday night (July 3).
At around 7:30 PM, LED signs outside the venue in New York City displayed the text "JUST&T MARRIED!" in reference to their first initials.
A host of celebrity guests attended the ceremony, which was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler.
Swift's publicist also confirmed that the couple both wore Christian Dior and decided not to have bridesmaids and groomsmen.
With security incredibly tight throughout the event, guests were reportedly required to sign NDAs to prevent details from leaking to the press.
However, according to Page Six, four workers were 'escorted out' of MSG on Thursday night (July 2) after allegedly "taking pictures".
The source added that the workers were employed through the union rather than directly by Madison Square Garden.
Although much of the wedding has remained private, Swift's publicist shared a statement with PEOPLE confirming several details about the ceremony.
The statement read: "Taylor and Travis did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen.
"Instead, her brother Austin Swift served as Taylor's Man of Honor and Jason Kelce was Travis' Best Man.
"The ceremony joined both families together and was officiated by friend Adam Sandler."
Newly leaked footage has now offered a glimpse inside the ceremony.
A video released by the Daily Mail shows MSG transformed into an indoor garden, with trees, greenery and floral displays creating a fairytale setting.
Guests gathered around a fantasy-inspired altar before making their way through hidden doors leading into the reception.
One attendee told the outlet that they entered "the festivities room" after the ceremony while Candi Staton's classic track 'Young Hearts Run Free' played in the background.
Good Morning America host George Stephanopoulos, who attended the wedding, praised the venue. "It was really this garden inside The Garden. It was just so beautiful," he said.
Celebrity guests reportedly included Selena Gomez, Hugh Grant, Jason Sudeikis, Bradley Cooper, Gigi Hadid and Sabrina Carpenter, among many others.
Further leaks revealed that framed photographs of Swift and Kelce lined the walls of a peach-and-white hallway inside Madison Square Garden, alongside a recurring "T and T" monogram used throughout the venue.
Per Page Six, furniture featuring the custom logo was brought into the arena ahead of the ceremony.
In addition to this, trees, emerald drapery, a large gazebo, orange armchairs, cocktail tables and green seating were also spotted being moved inside before the event.
One of the more unique details was a red 1970s Chevrolet Chevelle Super Sport parked outside Madison Square Garden with the license plate reading "JUST&TMRD."
According to reports, the reception also featured performances from Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw, while Sandler reportedly performed one of his trademark comedic songs for the newlyweds.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce finally made it official in a huge wedding ceremony at Madison Square Garden on Friday night (July 3).
Arguably the biggest pop star in the world tied the knot with the NFL star in a ceremony littered with celebrity guests, with comedian Adam Sandler officiating.
The newlyweds wore Christian Dior, according to Swift's publicist, and decided not to have bridesmaids and groomsmen.
Instead, Swift's brother Austin Swift served as her man of honor, while Kelce chose his brother, former NFL star Jason Kelce, to be his best man.
Around 7:30PM local time on Friday, LED signs outside the venue displayed text that read “JUST&T MARRIED!”
The “T&T” part represents their first initials, which were also on guest merchandise for the event.
Roads in the area were shut for one of the biggest celebrity events of the century, as Manhattan came to a standstill for the stars.
Speaking to The Independent, Swift's representative Tree Paine said: “The bride and groom’s wedding ceremony looks have been created by Christian Dior Haute Couture.
“They are designed by Jonathan Anderson, Creative Director of Dior Women’s, Men’s and Haute Couture Collections, in close collaboration with the Bride and Groom.
“This is the designer's first couture wedding dress for a world-renowned celebrity. Their shoes were custom-made by Christian Louboutin and the bride wore Cartier jewelry,” the statement read.
Unsurprisingly, a number of blacked-out SUVs were deployed to allow guests to shield themselves from any photographers or fans waiting to get a glimpse.
Streets in Midtown Manhattan were closed in preparation, as crews at the arena set up curtains and gazebos for the celebration.
Some of the celebs spotted around the venue include actors Hugh Grant and Jason Sudeikis, singer Benson Boone, and model Gigi Hadid, who wore a sparkly pink dress.
Actress Dakota Johnson was also pictured, while numerous members of Kelce's football team could be seen, though they arrived at the wedding in plain view while many other guests chose to exit under the enormous tent erected for privacy reasons.
TV presenter Graham Norton, who was famously invited to the wedding when Swift was a guest on his talk show, was also seen arriving at the wedding.
Fans huddled outside the venue on Friday, with many wearing concert merch while belting out Swift tunes, as others climbed scaffolding in an attempt to get a better view of celebrations.
The wedding celebrations began on Thursday (July 2) in a far smaller event, with a reported 100 people believed to have been present.
A permit with New York officials has been made public, calling the event a "pre-party."
The following day, a far larger event was held, with police presence on the heavier side while temperatures reached 37C (98.6F) in New York.
The NYPD closed streets off to vehicles and pedestrian traffic around the arena around midday.
Despite the curtains and tents put up to shield guests from paparazzi and fans, many managed to get snaps of celebrity guests arriving at the arena.
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