‘Happy Gilmore 2' Combines Star-Studded Cameos, Laughs, and Sports Mixed With Pop Culture
In 'Happy Gilmore 2,' Sandler, 58, reprises the role of 'Happy' from the 1996 hit sports comedy, and is joined alongside original cast members Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, and Ben Stiller.
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How Happy Gilmore 2 subtly honors Adam Sandler's late co-star Cameron Boyce
Adam Sandler managed to sneak in a subtle, yet heartwarming, tribute to his late Grown Ups co-star Cameron Boyce in the new Happy Gilmore sequel. Happy Gilmore 2, out now on Netflix, follows Sandler's titular retired golfer, Happy Gilmore, as he returns to the sport in order to pay for his daughter to attend a Parisian ballet school. It comes nearly 30 years after the original 1996 classic sports comedy. In one scene, Happy is seen walking up to a golf course check-in booth with a bag of clubs on his shoulder. As he nears the desk, the attendants inside are watching what appears to be an episode of Disney Channel's sitcom Jessie. The screen quickly flashes to show Boyce's character Luke Ross, whom he played throughout the show's entire 2011 to 2015 run. The brief nod to Boyce — who starred as Sandler's on-screen son in the 2010 family comedy Grown Ups and its 2013 sequel before his sudden death in 2019 — has left fans overcome with emotion. 'Adam Sandler honoring Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2 melts my heart,' one said on X, while a second added: 'Excuse me while I sob.' A third commented: 'Adam Sandler subtly including Cameron Boyce in this scene from #HappyGilmore2 hits different.' 'Happy Gilmore 2 was great,' another praised. 'The honoring of Cameron Boyce was such a cute and awesome Easter egg. Bottom right of the screen they're watching them on TV. Adam Sandler you killed it. Family is very happy.' Someone else on TikTok wrote that the tribute 'is hurting and healing my heart at the same time.' Boyce was only 20 when he died after experiencing a seizure in his sleep. At the time, his family released a statement, explaining the seizure 'was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated.' 'The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him. We are utterly heartbroken,' they added. Sandler was among many celebrities to honor Boyce after his death, posting on X: 'Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world. Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken.' Boyce isn't the only celebrity to make a surprise cameo in the new movie. Dozens of other cameo appearances from professional golfers, athletes and celebrities — some of which were announced when the film was in production — are also featured. Happy Gilmore 2 is streaming now on Netflix.
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John Daly Is Playing Happy Gilmore's Brother in Netflix's ‘Happy Gilmore 2' Despite Only Being Worth $2 Million
John Daly is playing Happy Gilmore's brother in Netflix's Happy Gilmore 2 — but the real shocker? Despite a decades-long career filled with major wins and high-profile sponsorships, Daly's net worth in 2025 is reportedly just $2 million. Once one of golf's most marketable (and unpredictable) stars, the 59-year-old two-time major champion has made headlines as much for his off-the-course lifestyle as for his powerful drives. Daly's known for doing things his own way — from his iconic Hooters sponsorship to gambling, drinking, and even performing country music. But that rockstar reputation has come with a hefty price tag. Over the years, Daly has openly admitted to losing between $50 million and $60 million through gambling alone. Add in four divorces and a fifth engagement — to longtime partner Anna Cladakis — and it's easy to see how the money has vanished. Now, Daly is heading to Netflix, taking on a prominent role in Happy Gilmore 2, nearly 30 years after the original Adam Sandler cult classic first hit theaters. 'I'm kind of Happy's brother. Hopefully, it's coming out July 25th. I haven't heard when the premiere is coming out,' Daly revealed on the Like a Farmer podcast. 'But I had a blast. And Adam's been a friend of mine for a long time. We just had a blast doing it. It's funny, funny, funny. That's all I'm going to say. It is awesome,' he continued. 'He's amazing. He's probably one of the best for-seeked actors right now. And he was more into this one. Maybe he produces a lot of his movies. I'm not for sure. I didn't ask him. We just [got] to meet his family and see how his beautiful daughter's grown up. It was really cool.' The casting came as a surprise even to Daly himself. 'My agent called me and says, 'Hey, I think you're going to be in Happy Gilmore 2.' I go, 'Really?' And most of the time, it'd be like, am I going to be on the range? Maybe 10 seconds? He goes, 'No, you're going to be his brother. You're going to get him back to playing golf.' So it's supposed to come out July 25th on Netflix. So get ready.' While it's unclear how much Daly will earn from his role in the film, one thing is certain — even if his bank account isn't what it used to be, his legacy (and personality) are bigger than ever. Solve the daily Crossword
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Adam Sandler Pays Tribute To Late Co-Star With Subtle Easter Egg In ‘Happy Gilmore 2'
Adam Sandler paid tribute to his former on-screen son, the late Cameron Boyce, in his new movie 'Happy Gilmore 2' six years after Boyce died. After the comedy sequel released on Netflix Friday, eagle-eyed fans noticed that Boyce, who starred as Sandler's son in 'Grown Ups,' appeared on a TV in the background of one scene. The footage playing on the TV during the scene was seemingly from an episode of Disney Channel's 'Jessie,' which Boyce starred in from 2011 to 2015. Boyce died in his sleep at age 20 in 2019, according to a statement from his family. An autopsy later revealed that the young actor died as a result of an ongoing epileptic condition. Social media users on X, formerly Twitter, gushed over Sandler's touching easter egg dedicated to the late Disney star. Reps for Sandler and Netflix didn't immediately respond to HuffPost's requests for comment. Sandler also honored Boyce in the 2020 Netflix comedy 'Hubie Halloween.' Boyce was set to star in the film before he died. 'In loving memory of CAMERON BOYCE,' the on-screen tribute shown during the film's credits read alongside a photo of Boyce. 'Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day.' Following Boyce's death in 2019, Sandler reportedly remembered the young actor as 'the nicest, most talented, and most decent kid around' in a post on X. 'Loved that kid. Cared so much about his family. Cared so much about the world,' the director added. 'Thank you, Cameron, for all you gave to us. So much more was on the way. All our hearts are broken. Thinking of your amazing family and sending our deepest condolences.' Related... The Moving Story Behind Adam Sandler's Tribute To Cameron Boyce In His New Movie Cameron Boyce Died From Ongoing Epileptic Condition, Autopsy Finds WATCH: Dove Cameron's Heartbreaking Tribute To Friend Cameron Boyce
