Among the many stars who cameo in Adam Sandler's new sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, musician Eminem stands near the top of the list of most noteworthy. While Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, has appeared in several movies, including starring in 8 Mile, his role in Happy Gilmore 2 showcased an ...

Adam Sandler paid tribute to his late on-screen son Cameron Boyce in the Netflix film Happy Gilmore 2, six years after the actor's sudden death in 2019.

Happy Gilmore 2 was released recently on July 25, 2025. Unlike the 1996 original, which came out in theaters, the sequel dropped on Netflix. Adam Sandler reprises his role as the titular golfer.

Adam Sandler-starrer sports comedy film Happy Gilmore 2 arrived on Netflix on July 25. Besides featuring a long list of star-studded appearances, the Kyle Newacheck directorial also featured a nod to Cameron Boyce, People magazine reported. Boyce, who died in July 2019, is famous for his role as Keithie in Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2.

Fans shared their love for Boyce’s Happy Gilmore 2 cameo on social media. “Adam put a tiny Cameron Boyce (played his son in Grown Ups) tribute in Happy Gilmore 2. Excuse me while I sob ,” one fan wrote via X on Saturday, July 26. Another added, “This is so touching.”

Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 features a heartfelt visual tribute to Cameron Boyce, with a fleeting yet meaningful appearance of the late actor’s footage. The quiet nod moved fans, reminding them of the duo’s cherished bond from Grown Ups.