Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 22, 2025 · Sports

Adam Sandler Praises Travis Kelce at 'Happy Gilmore 2' Premiere - A Star-Studded Night!

Adam Sandler offered effusive praise of Travis Kelce's acting skills on Monday night

SCANDALOUS CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS AT 'HAPPY GILMORE 2' PREMIERE!

The highly-anticipated sequel to Adam Sandler's 1996 comedy classic, "Happy Gilmore," brought together an A-list cast of celebrities at the Lincoln Center in New York on Monday night. But amidst the glamour and glitz, one notable absence caught everyone's attention - Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, who skipped out on the premiere due to his upcoming training camp.

But don't worry, Travis fans! The charismatic tight end still managed to make a lasting impression on Adam Sandler himself during the filming of the movie. In an exclusive interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Sandler gushed about working with Kelce and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny: "They were both so confident and so funny. They're gonna go on and do whatever the hell they want... But I'd love to do something with them again, because I got very friendly with them, and I love them both."

Kelce, seen at the American Century Championship earlier this month, missed the premiere with Chiefs training camp beginning on Tuesday

Sandler also shared a hilarious anecdote about not wanting to bother Kelce's pop star girlfriend, Taylor Swift, about a potential role in the film. "Just let Taylor entertain the world like she does... she's done a lot for our planet," he joked to Extra TV.

Meanwhile, Bad Bunny teased a sizzling "honey scene" with Kelce, which he called "crazy" in an interview with Extra. We can only imagine what kind of sparks flew on set!

As for the rest of the A-list attendees, there were plenty of big names in attendance at the Lincoln Center. Jimmy Fallon, John Cena, Margaret Qualley, and Bennie Safdie (both of whom have cameos in the film) were all spotted mingling with the likes of influencer Alix Earle and fellow football player Derrick Henry.

He shares a scene with Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny, who went to the premiere in  NYC

From the golf world, a slew of big names showed up to support Adam Sandler's latest venture. Scottie Scheffler, fresh off his win at The Open, Colin Morikawa, Fred Couples, Tony Finau, Bryson DeChambeau, and John Daly all made appearances on the red carpet. Justin Thomas and Jack Nicklaus were also rumored to have roles in the film, although they didn't attend the premiere.

And don't even get us started on the golf influencer Paige Spiranac, who scored a cameo in the film and stunned in her red-carpet look. Rapper Kid Cudi also appeared alongside Adam Sandler for a photo op, giving fans a sneak peek into what's to come in the highly-anticipated sequel.

But amidst all the glamour and glitz, there was one fan favorite missing from the mix - Julie Bowen and Christopher McDonald, who reprise their roles as Virginia Venit and Shooter McGavin respectively. Fans will be thrilled to see these beloved characters return to the big screen!

Scottie Scheffler also attended the event with his wife, Meredith - and his trophy from The Open

So when can you catch "Happy Gilmore 2" on Netflix? The film is set to drop on Friday, and we can't wait to see what kind of shenanigans Adam Sandler and his star-studded cast have in store for us. Stay tuned for more updates from the world of celebrity news, only on thescholarlynote.com!

Influencer Alix Earle is seen at the premiere at the Lincoln Center in New York

WWE icon John Legend attended the star-studded event with his wife, Shay Shariatzadeh

And golf content creator Paige Spiranac - who has a role in the film - was there as well

Kid Cudi and Sandler embraced on the red carpet as they posed for a photo together