
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Happy Gilmore 2.
The long-awaited Happy Gilmore 2 has finally hit screens, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is stealing the spotlight with his electrifying cameo and a heartfelt Instagram post celebrating the film’s release. The NFL star, known for his larger-than-life personality, shared his excitement with fans, posting a series of behind-the-scenes photos alongside comedy legend Adam Sandler.
“Man this life is crazy!! Still so surreal I got this opportunity. @adamsandler SANDMAN!! Thank you brotha, for the opportunity and for giving us all Happy Gilmore 2! Everybody go check it out right now! On @netflix#happygilmore2,” Kelce wrote in his caption, brimming with gratitude and enthusiasm.
The post featured a collection of photos, including a special shot of Kelce with Sandler and his father, Ed Kelce, who also snagged a cameo in the film. The heartwarming father-son moment added an extra layer of charm to the star’s celebratory post, which quickly went viral.
Fans, celebrities, and athletes alike flooded the comments with praise. Kameron Saunders, a dancer from Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and brother of New Orleans Saints DT Khalen Saunders, chimed in, “Lol congrats!!!!!! Can’t wait to watch!.” Olympic legend Michael Phelps kept it short and sweet with, “So good!” Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes called the moment “LEGENDARY!!!,” while the official PGA Tour account dubbed Kelce a “Golden Bear.” Even skier Mikaela Shiffrin joined the love fest, dropping a simple “.”

In Happy Gilmore 2, Kelce shares the screen with global superstar Bad Bunny, delivering a scene that’s as wild as it is unforgettable. Bad Bunny plays Oscar, a restaurant worker fired by Kelce’s character, known only as The Waiter. Oscar is later hired as Happy Gilmore’s caddy, and in one hilarious sequence, Happy (played by Sandler) instructs Oscar to visit his “happy place.” The result? A vivid daydream where The Waiter, portrayed by Kelce, is tied to a pole, wearing nothing but an apron, slathered in honey, and left to face a hungry bear. The absurdly comedic moment is peak Happy Gilmore chaos and has fans buzzing.
Kelce’s Happy Gilmore 2 celebration comes hot on the heels of another milestone: going Instagram official with girlfriend Taylor Swift. Just one day prior, the NFL star shared photos with the pop icon for the first time since their relationship began, marking a personal and professional whirlwind for Kelce.
With his infectious energy, star-studded cameos, and a knack for making headlines, Travis Kelce is proving he’s just as unstoppable on the big screen as he is on the football field. Happy Gilmore 2 is now streaming on Netflix, so grab your popcorn and catch Kelce in action!