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Adam Sandler says Kathy Bates threw 'The Waterboy' script in the 'garbage' after reading the first page

In 1998, Sandler and Bates starred in the comedy ‘The Waterboy’ alongside Fairuza Balk, Henry Winkler, Rob Schneider and more On Feb. 5, 2026, Adam Sandler attended the 41st Annual Santa Barbara ...
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Adam Sandler Reveals The Waterboy Costar Threw the Script in ‘Garbage’

Adam Sandler was recently honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 41st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. During this appearance, Sandler spoke about one of his most iconic ...
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Kathy Bates admits she 'didn't know who Adam Sandler was' when she got 'The Waterboy' script

Bates and Sandler starred in the 1998 comedy alongside Fairuza Balk, Henry Winkler, Rob Schneider and more Kathy Bates says she initially dismissed The Waterboy script, calling it "ridiculous," before ...
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Adam Sandler Reveals Kathy Bates Initially Ditched 'The Waterboy' Script After One Page

Kathy Bates almost turned down the role as Adam Sandler's mom in the 1998 film The Waterboy. Sandler spoke about the iconic 90s film during the 41st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival ...
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Adam Sandler Says Kathy Bates Threw “The Waterboy” Script in the ‘Garbage’ After Reading the First Page

On Feb. 5, 2026, Adam Sandler attended the 41st Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where he was honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award During the event, Sandler revealed that Kathy ...
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Kathy Bates Admits She 'Didn't Know Who Adam Sandler Was' When She Got The Waterboy Script

Bates and Sandler starred in the 1998 comedy alongside Fairuza Balk, Henry Winkler, Rob Schneider and more Emma McIntyre/WireImage; JC Olivera/Variety via Getty Kathy Bates says she initially ...