There is a distinct electricity in the Hollywood air whenever Taylor Swift's name starts circling something new. This time, that buzz surrounds Happy Gilmore 2, a bold swing at nostalgia and laughter. Nearly three decades after the original, the sequel has arrived, directed by Kyle Newacheck and penned by Tim Herlihy and Adam Sandler. Released on Netflix on July 25, 2025, and pulling in a 65% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the chatter now centers on one pressing question: was Swift a part of its cast.

As Happy Gilmore 2 tees off to roaring fanfare, whispers swirl louder about Taylor Swift possibly trading stadiums for the green, did she really step onto the course?

Taylor Swift does not appear in Happy Gilmore 2, though her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, makes a surprise cameo as Oscar’s harsh boss at the club restaurant. During an interview with Extra, Adam Sandler was asked if Swift had ever been considered for a role in the film. Sandler expressed deep admiration, explaining that they chose not to bother her, instead letting her continue to enchant the world in her own way. He mentioned listening to 'All Too Well' with his daughter and praised Swift’s positive influence.

Taylor Swift may be absent from Happy Gilmore 2, but the film itself swings deep into emotional territory. Set years after Happy’s glory days, the story follows a grief-stricken widower who accidentally k---- his wife Virginia with a rogue drive. Now a recovering alcoholic bagging groceries to support his daughter’s ballet dreams, Happy is lured back to golf by a flashy new league. What follows is chaos, competition, and a shot at redemption only Happy could pull off. Despite not appearing in the film, Swift openly shared her admiration for it.

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While fans aired their grievances over Happy Gilmore 2 falling short on laughs, Taylor Swift stepped in with a surprising stamp of approval that flipped the narrative on its head.

On July 25, the very day Happy Gilmore 2 landed on Netflix, Taylor Swift lit up Instagram with a burst of praise. Declaring it a “must-watch,” she gushed about how the film had her laughing uncontrollably and rooting for every swing. With her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, making a short but scene-stealing appearance, her support felt personal. Yet what truly shook fans was Swift awarding the film a wildly enthusiastic "13/10" and urging everyone to stream it immediately.

Happy Gilmore 2 boasts a wild mix of star power, from Adam Sandler reprising his chaotic charm to Bad Bunny teeing up as a quirky caddie. With Julie Bowen’s emotional flashbacks, Ben Stiller as a delightfully deranged support group leader, and even John Daly hiding out in a garage, the film swings big. Yet, online critics have not held back, calling it clumsy and excessive. Yet, even with cameo checks soaring to half a million, Taylor Swift stayed completely off-screen, making her absence as noticeable as her name.

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