The modern Happy Gilmore family is back. Julie Bowen is shocked that she’s making her return as Virginia Venit in “Happy Gilmore 2.” “I didn’t think they’d bring me back at all,” the ...

Bowen continued that, even when she was cast in the first “Happy Gilmore,” she didn’t know if she was right to play Virginia. “I read [for the role] and they were relieved,” she said.

Julie Bowen returns as Virginia Venit in 'Happy Gilmore 2' after fearing she'd be replaced by a younger star, sharing her surprise and excitement on the 'Inside of You' podcast.

Bowen returns for the new instalment alongside Sandler, Ben Stiller and Christopher McDonald. Julie Bowen and Adam Sandler in a scene from 1996’s ‘Happy Gilmore.’ Photo by Universal Pictures ...

Julie Bowen was surprised when Netflix asked her to return for “Happy Gilmore 2.” During a recent interview on the “Inside of You” podcast, Bowen explained she was certain she’d be ...

Julie Bowen didn’t expect to reprise her role in Happy Gilmore 2 — in fact, she still can’t believe she managed to be cast in the first film. Bowen, 55, revealed that she thought she would ...

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Julie Bowen was surprised when Netflix asked her to return for “Happy Gilmore 2.” During a recent interview on the “Inside of You” podcast, Bowen explained she was certain she’d be replaced as the ...

Before Julie Bowen was primarily known for being a part of the all-star cast of Modern Family, she got her big break by playing Virginia in Adam Sandler 's Happy Gilmore. For those who need a ...

Happy Gilmore 2 marks Bowen and Sandler’s third collaboration, following the 1996 comedy and 2020’s Hubie Halloween. “He’s the kindest, nicest, he really is,” she gushed of Sandler.

Julie Bowen Thought She’d Be Replaced by a Younger Actress in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ According to the actress, Adam Sandler had to tell her to stop underestimating her value Andi Ortiz ...

Julie Bowen has said she didn’t expect to be cast in the upcoming sequel Happy Gilmore 2. The 55-year-old Modern Family star played Virginia Venit, a rep for a professional golf tour and the ...