The Emmy winner spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about reprising her role as Virginia Venit in the 'Happy Gilmore' sequel, nearly 30 years after the original

Anticipation for the long-awaited comedy is high, and the original Happy Gilmore has been trending on Netflix ahead of its release. Julie Bowen returning as Virginia proved to fans that the spirit of the first movie would continue, and I can tell you there are countless references and easter eggs to the first one.

Viewers might be pretty shocked when, four minutes into Happy Gilmore 2, Julie Bowen's Virginia Venit is killed after being hit in the head by one of Happy's, played by Adam Sandler, golf balls. "When I found out that I was killed on page 12,

"Happy Gilmore" is ready for another hole in one! Returning stars Adam Sandler and Julie Bowen speak with Access Hollywood's Emily Orozco about the anticipated sequel to their '90s golf comedy classic and set the record straight on reports that Julie thought she'd be replaced by Sydney Sweeney.

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 love interest for Adam Sandler’s titular golfer by a younger actress for the highly anticipated “Happy Gilmore” sequel.

Julie Bowen says fans can expect more celebrity cameos in Happy Gilmore 2. The former Modern Family actress, 55, discussed the upcoming film with guest host Chris Distefano on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday.

The ‘Modern Family’ actress recalls recoiling from chaos, coping with anxiety and why pickleball is her exercise of choice.

Bowen, 55, has looked back on her upbringing with a real estate developer father who taught her a "golden rule" about success.

The Happy Gilmore 2 actress shares three sons with her ex-husband, Scott Phillips, whom she married in 2004 and divorced in 2018. They welcomed their first son, Oliver, in 2007, followed by their twins, John and Gustav, two years later in 2009.

Sandler and co-writer Tim Herlihy tell The Hollywood Reporter about the response to the film, the possibility of more sequels for the star's movies after the success of this latest Netflix feature: "This throws it open.