Happy Gilmore Cast 2: Full List of Actors and Cameos

Nearly 30 years after Happy Gilmore first swung a hockey stick on the golf course, the sequel is finally bringing back the old faces — and adding some surprising new ones. From Adam Sandler’s return to a handful of celebrity cameos, here’s a detailed guide to who’s in the cast, who’s new, and what’s still up in the air.

Returning original cast members: 3 · New cast members confirmed: 6 · Celebrity cameos: 3 · Professional golfer in cast: 1 · Adam Sandler’s daughter appears: Yes

The four facts that are concrete so far: the movie’s title, release window, original film reference, and the missing director name.

What celebrities are in the new Happy Gilmore 2?

Who returns from the original Happy Gilmore?

Three core members of the original cast are back. Adam Sandler reprises his role as Happy Gilmore, Julie Bowen returns as Virginia Venit, and Christopher McDonald plays Shooter McGavin once again (Cosmopolitan’s entertainment coverage). Dennis Dugan also returns as Doug Thompson, the golf commissioner, and Kevin Nealon is back as Gary Potter (Wikipedia’s cast list). Ben Stiller, who played Hal L. in the original, also returns in the same role (Wikipedia’s cast list).

The implication: returning fan favorites provide immediate nostalgia, anchoring the sequel for audiences who grew up with the 1996 film.

Which new actors join the cast?

Alongside returning stars, the sequel introduces several new characters. Benny Safdie plays Frank Manatee, a sports-drink-company owner (Wikipedia’s cast list). Bad Bunny appears as Oscar, who works as Happy’s caddy (Wikipedia’s cast list). Sunny Sandler, Adam Sandler’s real-life daughter, plays Vienna Gilmore, Happy and Virginia’s daughter (Wikipedia’s cast list). Kym Whitley joins as Bessie, a member of Hal’s support group (Cosmopolitan’s entertainment coverage). Four actors — Ethan Cutkosky, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Philip Fine Schneider, and Conor Sherry — play Happy’s sons (Wikipedia’s cast list).

The pattern: the sequel leans heavily on Sandler’s real-life connections, both familial and comedic, to build a new generation of characters.

Who are all the cameos in Happy Gilmore 2?

Which celebrities make surprise appearances?

Ben Stiller’s return as Hal L. is a cameo-like role in the original, now expanded. According to Wikipedia’s cast list, additional cameos include Haley Joel Osment playing Billy Jenkins, a young pro-golfer on the Maxi Golf team. Lavell Crawford appears as Slim Peterson, Chubbs’s son (Wikipedia’s cast list). Marcello Hernandez plays Esteban, Oscar’s cousin (Wikipedia’s cast list). Jackie Sandler, Adam’s wife, reportedly plays Monica, Vienna’s dance teacher (Wikipedia’s cast list). Sadie Sandler, another daughter, reportedly plays Charlotte, a member of Hal L.’s support group (Wikipedia’s cast list).

Are there any professional athletes in the cast?

Yes — golfer John Daly appears as a fictionalized version of himself, reportedly living in Happy’s garage (Wikipedia’s cast list). Looper’s coverage reports that NFL star Travis Kelce, former NFL running back Reggie Bush, and WWE wrestler Becky Lynch all appear on the Maxi Golf team. These athlete cameos are not yet officially confirmed by the studio.

What this means: the cameo roster mixes comedy veterans, Sandler family members, and real athletes — a strategy that feeds the film’s underdog-golf-parody DNA while generating social‑media buzz.

Is Adam Sandler’s wife in Happy Gilmore 2?

Who is Adam Sandler’s wife?

Adam Sandler’s wife is Jackie Sandler (born Jacqueline Samantha Titone). She has appeared in many of his films, including Grown Ups, Blended, and Just Go with It.

Has Jackie Sandler appeared in previous Sandler movies?

Yes, she is a recurring presence in Sandler’s Happy Madison productions. For Happy Gilmore 2, Wikipedia’s cast list lists her as Monica, Vienna’s dance teacher. However, this has not been confirmed by official studio sources. The earlier Cosmopolitan article does not list her name.

The trade‑off: if true, Sandler brings his entire immediate family on screen — wife and two daughters — turning the sequel into a family affair. If not, fans will have to wait for a final cast list.

Who is the mini golf girl in Happy Gilmore 2?

What is the role of the mini golf girl?

The “mini golf girl” appears to be a new character related to the mini‑golf sequences that were a hallmark of the original film. Related searches suggest two possible character names: Monica and Sally. Jackie Sandler’s reported role (Monica) may be this character, but nothing is official.

Which actress plays the mini golf girl?

No official announcement has been made. If Jackie Sandler is playing Monica, she could be the mini golf girl. Alternatively, another actress may fill the role. The identity remains unconfirmed.

The pattern: this gap in confirmed information is common during pre‑release campaigns. Expect a press release or trailer to clarify within months of the 2025 launch.

Is Happy Gilmore 2 his real daughter in real life?

Who is Adam Sandler’s daughter?

Adam Sandler’s real daughter is Sunny Sandler (born 2008). She appears in Happy Gilmore 2 as Happy’s daughter Vienna Gilmore. This is one of her early acting roles after small parts in Sandler’s earlier films.

Is Sunny Sandler acting in the movie?

Yes, multiple sources confirm Sunny Sandler plays Vienna Gilmore (Cosmopolitan’s entertainment coverage). The role is a direct extension of the original film’s family dynamic: Happy and Virginia now have a daughter, and Sunny brings real‑life familiarity to the part.

Why this matters: casting his own daughter gives the sequel an organic legacy angle that no recast could provide. It also continues Sandler’s tradition of working with family, which his fans have come to expect.

Confirmed facts vs. what’s still unclear

For fans waiting for a complete picture, the confirmed list is strong but still missing some expected names. The unclear items are likely to be filled by official marketing material in the coming months.

The sum: Happy Gilmore 2 is shaping up as a nostalgia‑heavy, family‑centered sequel that trades on Sandler’s real‑life relationships and athlete cameos. For anyone who loved the original, the casting strategy delivers familiar heroes and a new generation of oddballs. For fans of Adam Sandler, the mix of returning and new faces makes Happy Gilmore 2 a must-see despite lingering questions.

For a complete breakdown of who’s back on the fairway, check out this full list of returning stars for the sequel.

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