Adam Sandler Praises Travis Kelce Ahead of Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix Release

Adam Sandler praised Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce's performance in the upcoming movie "Happy Gilmore 2," highlighting Kelce's dedication and calling him a "great actor and a great human." Kelce's role in the film, his first major acting role, was well received by Sandler and co-star Julie Bowen, who noted Kelce's natural star quality. Sandler also addressed why Taylor Swift, Kelce's girlfriend, was not cast in the movie, explaining that they did not want to bother her and expressed admiration for Swift, mentioning that his daughters are big fans of both Kelce and Swift. The film, featuring other celebrities like Bad Bunny and Eminem, is scheduled for release on Netflix on July 25, 2025. Sandler shared that his daughters have met Swift multiple times and praised her kindness toward his family. Meanwhile, Kelce continues to balance his NFL career with his expanding presence in entertainment, confirming he will play in the 2025 season despite retirement rumors.