Brooks Koepka's Happy Gilmore 2 role came with homework as wife Jena Sims spilled beans on his preparation
When Brooks Koepka signed on for a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2, it wasn't just another day at the office for the PGA star. It meant swapping the fairway for film cues, and for that, he had help from someone who knows a thing or two about scripts: his wife, actress and model
Jena Sims
.
While Koepka was surrounded by familiar faces from the golf world, it was Sims who became his personal acting coach behind the scenes.
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Jena Sims became Brooks Koepka's script coach and biggest cheerleader
Brooks Koepka, a five-time major champion known for his cool demeanor on the course, admitted the film set was unfamiliar ground. 'He felt like he was stepping into my world,' Jena Sims told People. 'I had to teach him how to read a script and how to find certain things within the script. It was cool watching him step out of his comfort zone because that rarely happens.'
While many pro golfers, including Rory McIlroy, John Daly, and Bryson DeChambeau, joined Koepka in cameo roles for the Adam Sandler-led sequel, it was clear Koepka needed a different kind of prep for this gig. His role wasn't outlandish, as Sims added, 'it was like the golfers were playing themselves.' But it still required timing, comfort with the camera, and a few acting basics. And who better to guide him than his wife, who's trained in acting for over a decade?
While Koepka played it cool, Sims embraced a wildly different energy for her role in Happy Gilmore 2.
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'I try to blend into the background or even not even be seen at golf tournaments,' she shared. 'This was the complete opposite. I had to literally jump up and down and scream and try to get this other guy's attention.'
That shift, she said, was refreshing compared to past gigs. 'I wasn't the hot girl, and it was so fun because I truly got to be this character versus getting my head chopped off in a slasher movie,' Sims joked. 'Comedy is my passion.
I had so much fun with it.'
The couple, who married in 2022 and share a son, Crew, continue balancing busy careers with parenting.
'You know when they say it takes a village? It really does,' she said, adding they've got a rhythm worked out between the two of them and their nanny. Looking ahead, Sims hopes to 'expand our family in the near future, God willing.'
Additionally, Sims recently took to her Instagram to share a series of photos and clips from the set with a caption, 'Can't believe I was able to keep a secret this long… Happy Gilmore 2 out now on @netflix ⛳️🐊😜'
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FAQs
Did Brooks Koepka and Jena Sims act together in Happy Gilmore 2?
Yes, both appeared in the movie and even shared scenes on set.
Was Brooks Koepka's role based on real life?
Pretty much— he played a version of himself, similar to other pro golfers featured.
Is Jena Sims planning to do more acting soon?
Absolutely— she's passionate about comedy and already has multiple projects lined up.
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