Adam Sandler denies viral Chanel store story about daughter, calls it '100% made up'

Actor and comedian Adam Sandler has firmly denied a widely shared online story claiming his daughter was mistreated in a Chanel store and that he responded by purchasing an exorbitant amount of luxury items.

Sandler, 59, addressed the viral TikTok video while attending the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where he was honored with the Maltin Modern Master Award on February 5. The video alleged that his 19-year-old daughter, Sadie, was publicly humiliated by a Chanel employee in a Beverly Hills boutique, and that Sandler retaliated by spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on handbags to teach the staff a lesson.

Speaking on the red carpet, Sandler called the story “insane” and “pathetic,” and said he had never heard of it before. He emphasized that the tale was entirely fabricated and that not a word of it is true, dismissing the claims as “made-up.” Sandler joked that a different viral story — about him buying late-night burgers from a fast-food restaurant — was true, contrasting the real anecdote with the Chanel rumor to underline how outlandish the latter was.

The TikTok video in question appears to have used a falsified voice and narrative to construct the Chanel incident, suggesting that a salesperson refused service to Sadie because of her casual attire and that Sandler then spent roughly $312,000 on luxury bags in response. Sandler’s denial makes clear that the viral narrative has no factual basis and that neither he nor his family confirmed or witnessed any such event.

At the film festival, Sandler also took time to celebrate his family, praising his wife Jackie and expressing his love for both his daughters, Sadie and Sunny, as he accepted the award. His remarks blended humor and affection, offering a glimpse of his priorities outside of Hollywood while dispelling the rumor circulating online.

The incident highlights the speed at which unverified celebrity rumors can spread on social media, particularly when they involve well-known figures and high-profile brands. Sandler’s straightforward rebuttal serves as a reminder that viral internet stories are not always rooted in fact, and that public figures often have to address misleading or exaggerated content that gains traction online.