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“Hurt” Julie Bowen Thought She Was Too Old to Return for Happy Gilmore 2
- Netflix will release Happy Gilmore 2, a comedy sequel featuring Julie Bowen and original cast members, on July 25, 2025.
- Julie Bowen initially doubted her casting because she feared being replaced by a younger actress like Sydney Sweeney based on a rumor from her son.
- Bowen now reprises her role as Virginia Venit alongside Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, and new cast members Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, and Margaret Qualley.
- Bowen described feeling “super psyched” yet also hurt by initial casting doubts and mentioned her meeting with Bad Bunny did not meet expectations.
- The sequel continues the legacy of the 1996 original, which grossed over $41 million worldwide and boosted Bowen’s career, indicating ongoing fan interest.
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'Happy Gilmore' Actress Julie Bowen Didn't Think She'd Be In The Sequel, Thought She'd Be Replaced By 'Younger Girl'
Happy Gilmore and Modern Family actress Julie Bowen recently expressed surprise that she was asked to return for the upcoming Netflix sequel. Happy Gilmore 2 hits Netflix on Friday, July 25. In the original Happy Gilmore, Julie Bowen starred as Virginia Venit, a golf tour public relations director who becomes Happy’s romantic interest. During a recent interview on the Inside of You podcast, Bowen said she did not expect to be asked to return for…
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