Adam Sandler is Gen Z's favorite celebrity - survey

• Published date: 07 October 2021
• Author: GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

A survey of 10,000 teens, conducted August 17 to September 16, found that the Jewish actor and comedian is their favorite celebrity.

"Adam Sandler moved up from no. 4 in the Spring to the top celebrity taking the spot from Kevin Hart," according to Piper Sandler, an investment bank and securities firm with no relation to the actor, which asked the question as part of its twice-yearly survey of teen attitudes.

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