'Just Go With It’ Cast Update: What Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston Really Think of Each Other

An Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston team up? Count us in! The two starred in the 2011 romantic comedy Just Go With It, which follows plastic surgeon Dr. Daniel “Danny” Maccabe (Sandler), who pretends to divorce his assistant Katherine Murphy (Aniston) so he can date a girl he met at a party. Soon, though, all the lies begin to catch up to him, and Danny begins to realize that maybe his heart was Katherine’s all along. The film was a box office hit, and now we’re catching up with the Just Go With It cast. 

Adam Sandler

CHARACTER PLAYED: Dr. Daniel “Danny” Maccabe

BEST KNOWN FOR: Saturday Night Live (1970-1995), Billy Madison (1995), Happy Gilmore (1996), The Waterboy (1998), 50 First Dates (2004), Grown Ups (2010) Uncut Gems (2019) and Spaceman (2024).

PERSONAL: In real life, Sandler has been married to his wife Jackie since 2003. They have three children together

THOUGHTS ON JUST GO WITH IT: "I remember when we first met, we had breakfast together, and I thought she [Aniston] was funny as hell. Then I saw her a few more times and always ... she made me happy when I saw her."

FUN FACT: Sandler’s wife has a cameo at the beginning of the film. 

Jennifer Aniston: 'Just Go With It' cast 

CHARACTER PLAYED: Katherine Murphy 

BEST KNOWN FOR: Friends (1994 to 2004), Marley & Me (2008), We’re the Millers (2013), Cake (2014), Dumplin’ (2018), The Morning Show (2019 to present), and Murder Mystery I & II (2019 to 2023). 

PERSONAL: Aniston has been married twice and has no children. 

THOUGHTS ON JUST GO WITH IT: “We [Sandler and Aniston] trust each other, and we know that we're going to have a good time. We have each other's back. We take care of each other and have a mutual, deep respect for each other."

FUN FACT: The film was released on Aniston’s 42nd birthday. 

Brooklyn Decker

CHARACTER PLAYED: Palmer 

BEST KNOWN FOR: What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012), The League (2012), Friends with Better Lives (2014) and Grace and Frankie (2015 to 2022). 

PERSONAL: Decker has been married to Andy Roddick since 2009 and they have two children together. 

THOUGHTS ON JUST GO WITH IT: “It was an intimidating situation because it was my first film. I come from a modeling background, so at the time acting wasn't something I had a lot of experience in. I mean, they're all stars and for them to be so welcoming and so supportive and trying to help me throughout the whole process, it just made my job that much easier.” 

FUN FACT: Decker’s husband plays the guy she meets on the plane at the end of the film. 

Nicole Kidman: 'Just Go With It' cast

CHARACTER PLAYED: Devlin Adams

BEST KNOWN FOR: Five Mile Creek (1985), Practical Magic (1998), Moulin Rouge! (2001), The Hours (2002), Big Little Lies (2017 to 2019), The Goldfinch (2019), Bombshell (2019), Nine Perfect Strangers (2021) and The Perfect Couple (2024). 

PERSONAL: Kidman was married to Tom Cruise from 1990 to 2001, and they had two children. Then she married Keith Urban in 2006 and has been with him ever since. They also have 2 children. 

FUN FACT: Kidman was born in Hawaii. 

Dave Matthews

CHARACTER PLAYED: Ian Maxton-Jones

BEST KNOWN FOR: I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), Pete the Cat (2018 to 2019) and Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 (2023). Matthews is also a very accomplished musician. 

PERSONAL: Matthews has been married to Jennifer Ashley Harper since 2000 and they have three children together. 

THOUGHTS ON JUST GO WITH IT: “Adam [Sandler] called me and asked, ‘Are you free between then and then?’ and I said, ‘Yeah, sure. I’m free.’ That’s how it happened.” 

FUN FACT: Matthew’s character’s name is a nod to Sandler’s friend  Ian Maxtone-Graham, who is best known for writing episodes of The Simpsons. 

Nick Swardson: 'Just Go With It' cast

CHARACTER PLAYED: Eddie

BEST KNOWN FOR: The Benchwarmers (2006), I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007), Bolt (2008), Reno 911! (2003 to 2009), That’s My Boy (2012), Grown Ups 2 (2013) and Leo (2023). 

PERSONAL: Swardson was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

THOUGHTS ON JUST GO WITH IT: "When I started working with Sandler, I started getting more and more comfortable, especially working with bigger actors. I got more relaxed and was able to find my voice. Adam gave me the freedom to do that."

FUN FACT: The house party Danny (Sandler) and Eddie (Swardson) go to at the beginning of the film is Swardson’s real house. 

Bailee Madison 

CHARACTER PLAYED: Maggie 

BEST KNOWN FOR: Wizards of Waverly Place (2011), Trophy Wife (2013 to 2014), Once Upon a Time (2012 to 2016), The Fosters (2014 to 2016), Good Witch (2015 to 2021) and Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin (2022 to 2024). 

PERSONAL: Madison is from  Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 

THOUGHTS ON JUST GO WITH IT: In the film, Madison’s character speaks with a British accent, the actress remembering, "I had a lot of help and practice. I had to watch British movies like My Fair Lady. I listened to all the lines and repeated them."

FUN FACT: Madison was 12 during filming. 

Griffin Gluck: 'Just Go With It' cast

CHARACTER PLAYED: Michael Murphy 

BEST KNOWN FOR: Private Practice (2011 to 2013), Back in the Game (2013 to 2014), Tall Girl I & II (2019 and 2022), Locke & Key (2020 to 2022) and Cruel Summer (2023). 

PERSONAL: Gluck is from Los Angeles, California. 

FUN FACT: Gluck was 11 during filming. 

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