Adam Sandler has issued a lighthearted reaction after his critically acclaimed performance in Uncut Gems was snubbed by the Oscars.
This year’s set of nominations has attracted criticism for its lack of diversity, and for overlooking a number of films that received rave reviews from critics.
Among them was Sandler’s role as charismatic jeweller Howard Ratner, who works in the Manhattan diamond district. The role was widely held as proof that Sandler was capable of more than just goofball comedies.
In a response, Sandler joked on Twitter that he was happy he no longer had to wear suits to awards ceremonies, and also shouted out his former Waterboy co-star Kathy Bates.
“Bad news: Sandman gets no love from the Academy,” he began. “Good news: Sandman can stop wearing suits. Congrats to all my friends who got nominated, especially mama.”
Bates starred as Sandler’s mother in the 1998 film The Waterboy. This year at the Oscars, she is up for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Richard Jewell.
Bates responded: “I love you my Bobby Boucher!!! You was robbed!!! But Mama loves you!!!””
She added: “I learned a new urban slang word for you. You da GOAT [god of all things]. Not the one we eat at home, Son.”
Sandler previously made a pledge that, if he was snubbed by the Oscars, he would make a movie “so bad on purpose just to make you all pay”.
See the full list of Oscar nominationshere, and read our critic Adam White’s reaction here.
