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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Top 9 Rom-Coms to Watch on Netflix: From 50 First Dates to Anyone But You
Netflix has brought the best romance movies to audiences over the years. From the classics like 50 First Dates to hits like Anyone But You and The Holiday, we bring you a compilation of rom-com movies to stream in the comfort of your homes. 50 First Dates Director: Peter Segal 50 First Dates is about a couple, Henry and Lucy. Smitten by the lady at first sight, Sandler's character approaches her, and they soon get into their dating phase. However, Henry is soon hit with a wave of unhappiness after he learns that Lucy suffers from short-term memory loss. Anyone But You Director: Will Gluck Cast: Glen Powell, Sydney Sweeney Anyone But You can be defined as a pure entertainment film. The Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney starrer revolves around Ben, who meets Bea in a coffee shop and immediately strikes up an attraction. Things go south after their first date, and yet they are forced to stick together for a wedding in Australia. The movie is hilarious and romantic at the same time. The Holiday Director: Nancy Meyers The 2006 film starring veterans like Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet tells the tale of two girls who swap countries for the holidays to get away from their relationship issues. As fate would have it, Iris and Amanda meet two local boys, hitting the resume button on their love lives. Mamma Mia! Director: Phyllida Lloyd Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried starred in the 2008 film, providing a perfect balance of romance and humor. Mamma Mia is the movie where Sophie invites three men from her mother's past in the hope of finding her father and reuniting her mom, Donna Sheridan, with real love. Set it Up Director: Claire Scanlon Cast: Glen Powell, Zoey Deutch Bringing back office romances to the screens, Set It Up shows Charlie and Harper, the assistants of their company's bosses, trying to get the office heads together to release their workloads. While Powell brings the laughter, Zoey Deutch brings the charm. To All the Boys I've Loved Before Director: Susan Johnson Cast: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo Based on the novel of the same name by Jenny Han, To All the Boys I've Loved Before revolves around Lara Jean, a high school girl who writes letters to the boys she is infatuated with. However, things shift in her love life after her sister finds the letters. The film was followed by two sequels. Irish Wish Director: Janeen Damian Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Ed Speleers After the love of Maddie's life is set to marry her best friend, she puts her insecurities aside to become the perfect bridesmaid. Days before the wedding, Lohan's character makes a wish to get a true love, and her life takes a 360 turn after she meets James Thompson, the perfect Irish guy. Your Place or Mine Director: Aline Brosh McKenna Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher shared the screen space for the first time in the Netflix film and put the screen on fire with their chemistry. Your Place or Mine is the story of Debbie and Peter, the best friends who swap their places and lives for a week. In the process, the pair realizes that they want different things from life. Holidate Director: John Whitesell Slone, after being single for the longest time, meets Jackson, a perfect partner to take as a date on holidays. Things, however, get complicated after one of them catches feelings. The 2020 film is the perfect pick to stream on Holidays.
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Best Adam Sandler Movies Ranked and Where to Watch Them
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Adam Sandler is back to his slacker funnyman best in "Happy Gilmore 2", but where does it rank in the top ten Adam Sandler films of all time? The answer: it doesn't. In fact, with a comparatively low 6.3 rating, "Happy Gilmore 2" doesn't even crack into the star's top ten movies - at least by their critical consensus score on IMDB. That doesn't stop Sandler riding high on other charts. "Happy Gilmore 2" is currently number one on Netflix. But what about his other Sandler-led films, like "Uncut Gems", "50 First Dates", and "The Wedding Singer"? Adam Sandler stars in Happy Gilmore 2 Adam Sandler stars in Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix Read on to see where they rank, and how you can stream them right now. Note; the list doesn't include Sandler's two Netflix comedy specials. There are: Adam Sandler: 100% Fresh (2018) – IMDb score: 7.6/10 – IMDb score: Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) – IMDb score: 6.8/10 Best Adam Sandler Films Ranked These are the ten best Adam Sandler films, as ranked by their IMDB score. Men, Women & Children (2014) – IMDb score: 6.6/10 – IMDb score: 6.6/10 Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) – IMDb score: 6.6/10 – IMDb score: 6.6/10 50 First Dates (2004) – IMDb score: 6.8/10 – IMDb score: 6.8/10 The Wedding Singer (1998) – IMDb score: 6.9/10 – IMDb score: 6.9/10 The Meyerowitz Stories (2017) – IMDb score: 7.1/10 – IMDb score: 7.1/10 Happy Gilmore (1996) – IMDb score: 7.0/10 – IMDb score: 7.0/10 Hotel Transylvania (2012) – IMDb score: ~7.0/10 – IMDb score: ~7.0/10 Punch‑Drunk Love (2002) – IMDb score: 7.3/10 – IMDb score: 7.3/10 Reign Over Me (2007) – IMDb score: ~7.4/10 – IMDb score: ~7.4/10 Uncut Gems (2019) – IMDb score: 7.4/10 Scroll on to see their trailers and find out where to watch them. Men, Women & Children (2014) IMDb score: 6.6/10 Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Vudu, and FandangoNow. Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015) IMDb score: 6.6/10 Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Vudu, and FandangoNow. 50 First Dates (2004) IMDb score: 6.8/10 Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Vudu, and FandangoNow. The Wedding Singer (1998) IMDb score: 6.9/10 Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Vudu, and FandangoNow. The Meyerowitz Stories (2017) IMDb score: 6.9/10 Where to watch: Available to stream on Netflix. Happy Gilmore (1996) IMDb score: 7.0/10 Where to watch: Previously available to stream on Netflix until August 1, 2025. May become available for rent or purchase on Prime Video, Vudu, and FandangoNow. Hotel Transylvania (2012) IMDb score: 7.0/10 Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Vudu, and FandangoNow. Punch‑Drunk Love (2002) IMDb score: 7.3/10 Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Prime Video, Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Vudu, and FandangoNow. Reign Over Me (2007) IMDb score: 7.4/10 Where to watch: Available to rent or purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store, Tubi, FandangoNow, and The Roku Channel. Uncut Gems (2019)
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Taylor Swift have a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2? Here's why fans think so
Taylor Swift fans are convinced that the pop star has made a cameo in a recent film. While Swift has been taking a break from the spotlight since the end of her Eras Tour last year, her followers believe that the Love Story singer made a secret appearance in Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2, Marie Claire reported. While the official credits do not mention Swift's name, her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce did feature in the comedy-drama. Fans think Taylor Swift has a secret cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 with beau Travis Kelce.(Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) Did Taylor Swift appear in Happy Gilmore 2? The Netflix film, which is a sequel to Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore, features Travis Kelce as a waiter. In one scene, he gets covered in honey and is then attacked by a bear. Fans believe that Swift is the person wearing the bear suit. It all started when Netflix dropped a BTS scene featuring Kelce. A person wearing a bear suit appeared in the clip as well. One user replied to the video, 'They should've dressed Taylor as a bear for an epic surprise.' To this, Netflix dropped a side-eye emoji as a response, Cinema Blend reported. This made fans believe she was in the film. While neither Sandler nor Swift has made any comments on the matter, the 50 First Dates actor is a big Swiftie. On Jason Kelce's New Heights podcast, the actor praised Swift and her impact on women. He also joked about feeling nervous around the Blank Space singer. "I do get nervous around Taylor Swift, because I don't want to f**king blow it for my kids and say something stupid," he claimed. Also read: Travis Kelce sought Taylor Swift's permission before posting never-before-seen pics: Report What has Taylor Swift said about Happy Gilmore 2? The 14-time Grammy winner had praised the film earlier on social media. She dropped a message on Instagram Stories, rating the film 13/10. 'Happy Gilmore 2 had me cackling and cheering the whole movie! An absolute must-watch, 13/10. Go watch it on Netflix as soon as humanly possible," Swift posted. She also added a honey pot emoji, referencing Travis Kelce's scene. The scene in question had Kelce shirtless after he was covered in honey by Bad Bunny, according to a Decider report. The movie follows Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler) as he returns to golf. The movie features Julie Bowen, Ben Stiller, Christopher McDonald, and Bad Bunny as well. FAQs When was Happy Gilmore 2 released? It was released on Netflix in July Is Taylor Swift in Happy Gilmore 2? Fans believe she has an uncredited cameo in the movie, though the singer has not said anything on the matter. Is Travis Kelce in Happy Gilmore 2? Yes, he plays the role of a waiter.
Daily Record
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Original Happy Gilmore cast now as long-awaited sequel airs on Netflix
Happy Gilmore 2 finally lands on Netflix as fans get another glimpse of Adam Sandler's iconic character Happy nearly 30 years later. Happy Gilmore 2 has finally landed on Netflix, with comedy lovers gearing up to watch the long awaited sequel this weekend. Adam Sandler reprises one of his most iconic roles, stepping back into the shoes of the wild ex-hockey player who discovers an unexpected talent for golf. Nearly 30 years after the original, the sequel finds Happy grappling with a sudden tragedy that pushes him to pick up golf once more - this time to support his daughter Vienna (played by Sunny Sandler) as she chases her dream of becoming a dancer. Packed with plenty of cameos and laughs, the movie hasn't yet received a Rotten Tomatoes score but is sure to delight fans of the first film, the Mirror reports. With many original cast members returning for cameos, let's take a look at what the stars have been up to over the past two decades. Adam Sandler The legendary comedian Adam Sandler starred in the original comedy and of course returns for the sequel as the washed-up hockey player turned golfer. Almost 30 years later, the 58-year-old Sandler has become one of Hollywood's most successful comic actors, staring in hits like The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Click and Grown Ups. He has also expanded his range with acclaimed dramatic roles in films such as Punch-Drunk Love, Uncut Gems and Hustle, along with lending his voice to Dracula in the popular Hotel Transylvania animated series. Away from the spotlight, Sandler has been married to Jacqueline 'Jackie' Sandler since 2003. The couple has two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, both of whom have appeared alongside their dad in the coming-of-age comedy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah as well as Happy Gilmore 2. Christopher McDonald Christopher McDonald is widely recognised by fans as Happy's fiery rival, Shooter McGavin, a role he reprises in the sequel. His career also includes notable appearances in films such as Thelma and Louise - where he starred opposite his former fiancée Geena Davis - Leave It to Beaver, Requiem for a Dream and The House Bunny. Off-screen, McDonald has been married to actress Lupe Gidley since 1992, and the couple has four children: three daughters and a son. Julie Bowen Julie Bowen played Happy's love interest, Virginia Venit, in the original Happy Gilmore and has since become a household name for her role as Claire Dunphy on the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family. She portrayed Claire for over a decade, earning six Primetime Emmy nominations and winning two awards. Bowen returns for Happy Gilmore 2 and, off-screen, married real estate investor and software developer Scott Phillips in 2004. The couple has three sons, but Bowen filed for divorce in February 2018, citing irreconcilable differences. The divorce was finalised later that September. Frances Bay Legendary Canadian comedian France Bay played Happy's grandmother in the original Happy Gilmore and become a beloved screen icon with memorable roles in shows like Happy Days, The Dukes of Hazzard, Cheers and Seinfeld. Following the first film she went on to star in the likes of Charmed, Grey's Anatomy and The Middle as well as films like Stranger than Fiction and The Wedding Planner. Unfortunately, Bay will not be appearing in Happy Gilmore 2 as she passed away at the age of 92 in 2011, due to complications from pneumonia. Allen Covert Allen Covert, a longtime collaborator of Sandler, played Otto, the homeless man who eventually becomes Happy's caddy in the 1996 film. He returns for the sequel, having also co-starred alongside Sandler in hits like Big Daddy, The Wedding Singer, Anger Management, and 50 First Dates. Covert has been involved in nearly all of Sandler's projects, either as a supporting actor or producer, and has announced plans to launch his own production company aimed at bringing R-rated comedies back to the big screen. He married Kathryn Ashley Hagstrom in 2006 but filed for divorce in 2019. Richard Kiel Known as the 'Gentle Giant' for his towering height of 7 feet 1.5 inches, Richard Kiel famously portrayed the James Bond villain Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. He also played Happy's intimidating boss, Mr. Larson, in the original Happy Gilmore film, but sadly will not appear in the sequel. Kiel passed away from heart disease on September 10, 2014, just three days shy of his 75th birthday. Kiel was married to Faye Daniels from 1960 to 1973, and then married Diane Rogers in 1974. They remained together until his passing, raising four children and welcoming nine grandchildren during their 40-year marriage. Ben Stiller A-list comedy star Ben Stiller played an uncredited role as the abusive elderly Hal, who torments Happy's grandmother in the original Happy Gilmore. Since then, Stiller has become internationally known for his roles in Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Meet the Parents and the Night at the Museum franchise, as well as more dramatic parts in While We're Young, The Meyerowitz Stories and Brad's Status. In addition to acting, Stiller has directed several of his most iconic films, including Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. More recently, he has earned praise for directing episodes of the acclaimed Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Severance. Outside of his career, Stiller has been married to actress Christine Taylor since 2000. The couple, who have co-starred in multiple films, briefly separated in 2017 but reunited while living together during the COVID-19 pandemic. They share two children, a daughter, Ella, and a son, Quinn. Carl Weathers One of the most beloved characters from the original Happy Gilmore is Carl Weathers as Happy's coach, Chubbs Peterson, who famously lost a hand to an alligator. Weathers is also well-known for playing a fictionalised version of himself on Arrested Development. Before venturing into comedy, he earned fame for his iconic role as Apollo Creed in the Rocky series, as well as portraying Colonel Al Dillon in the original Predator alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. In recent years, Weathers made a major comeback starring as Greef Karga in the Star Wars spin-off series The Mandalorian, a performance that earned him an Emmy nomination. Happy Gilmore 2 pays frequent tribute to Weathers, who sadly passed away last year at the age of 76 from suspected atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. He was married three times and is survived by his partner of ten years, Christine Kludjian.
Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Happy Gilmore cast: Where are they now from award wins to tragic loss of legends
Adam Sandler has finally resurrected his most iconic role in Happy Gilmore 2, which hit Netflix on Friday Happy Gilmore 2 has finally arrived on Netflix, with countless comedy fans expected to tune into the long-awaited sequel this weekend. Returning to one of his most beloved roles, Adam Sandler once again steps into the shoes of the rambunctious ex-hockey player who discovers a talent for unconventional golfing. In the sequel, which is nearly 30 years in the making, Happy is left reeling after an unexpected tragedy and is compelled to take up golfing once again to help his daughter, Vienna (played by Sunny Sandler), pursue her dreams of being a dancer. Featuring cameos galore and plenty of gags, the movie hasn't received a Rotten Tomatoes rating just yet but is guaranteed to go down a treat with die-hard fans of the original. With plenty of returning stars from the original film set to make appearances, let's take a look at what the cast have been up to in the last 20 years. Adam Sandler Iconic funnyman Adam Sandler led the original comedy and of course returns for the sequel as the washed up hockey player who becomes a golfer. Nearly 30 years after the sequel, Sandler, 58, has become one of the most successful comic actors in Hollywood, starring in hits like The Wedding Singer, 50 First Dates, Click and Grown Ups. He's also branched out his career with a number of acclaimed dramatic roles, including Punch-Drunk Love, Uncut Gems and Hustle, as well as voicing Dracula in the hit Hotel Transylvania animated series. Outside of showbiz, Sandler has been married to his wife Jaqueline 'Jackie' Sandler since 2003. They have two daughters, Sadie and Sunny, both of whom appeared with their dad in the coming-of-age comedy You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah as well as Happy Gilmore 2. Christopher McDonald Christopher McDonald is best known to fans as Happy's volatile rival, Shooter McGavin, who also returns for the sequel. He's also had roles in major films like Thelma and Louise, opposite his former fiancée Geena Davis, Leave It to Beaver, Requiem for a Dream and The House Bunny. Away from the screen, he's been married to actress Lupe Gidley since 1992 and have three daughters and a son together. Julie Bowen Julie Bowen portrayed Happy's love interest Virginia Venit in the original film and has since become a household name for her role as Claire Dunphy in the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family. She held the role for over a decade and was nominated six times for a Primetime Emmy Award, taking home two trophies. Bowen is also returning for Happy Gilmore 2, and away from the screen married real estate investor and software developer Scott Phillips in 2004. They have three sons together, though Bowen filed for divorce from Phillips citing irreconcilable differences in February 2018. It was finalised in September that year. Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description Frances Bay Legendary Canadian comedian Frances Bay portrayed Happy's grandmother in the original film after becoming a screen legend with roles in shows like Happy Days, The Dukes of Hazzard, Cheers and Seinfeld. After the first film she went on to star in the likes of Charmed, Grey's Anatomy and The Middle whilst also scoring roles in films like Stranger than Fiction and The Wedding Planner. Sadly, she won't be appearing in Happy Gilmore 2 as she passed away at the age of 92 in 2011, due to complications from pneumonia. Allen Covert Sandler's frequent collaborator Allen Covert portrayed homeless man Otto in the 1996 flick, eventually becoming Happy's caddy. He'll be back in the sequel after co-starring with the comedy star in films including Big Daddy, The Wedding Singer, Anger Management and 50 First Dates. Covert has been either a supporting actor or producer for almost all of Sandler's projects and shared he has plans to found his own production company to support the return of R-rated comedies to cinemas. He was married to Kathryn Ashley Hagstrom in 2006, though he filed for divorce in 2019. Richard Kiel 'Gentle Giant' Richard Kiel was known for his incredible height of 7 feet 1.5 inches and famously portrayed the James Bond villain Jaws in The Spy Who Loved Me and Moonraker. He also played Happy's intimidating boss Mr Larson in the original film, though unfortunately won't return in the sequel. Kiel passed away from heart disease on 10th September, 2014, three days before his 75th birthday. Kiel was previously married to Faye Daniels from 1960-1973. He then married Diane Rogers a year later and they remained together until his death, welcoming four children and nine grandchildren over their 40-year marriage. Ben Stiller A-list comedy actor took on an uncredited role as the abusive orderly Hal who torments Happy's grandma in the original movie. He's since become globally recognised for his roles in Zoolander, Tropic Thunder, Meet the Parents and the Night at the Museum franchise, as well as more dramatic parts in While We're Young, The Meyerowitz Stories and Brad's Status. Stiller has also directed several of his most iconic films, including Zoolander, Tropic Thunder and The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He has since received acclaim for director episodes of the hit Apple TV+ sci-fi drama Severance. Away from his career, Stiller has been married to actress Christine Taylor since 2000, going on to star together in several films. They temporarily separated in 2017, but reconciled when they lived together during the Covid-19 pandemic. They have a daughter, Ella, and a son, Quinn. Carl Weathers One of the most fondly remembered parts of the original Happy Gilmore is Carl Weathers as Happy's coach, Chubb Peterson, who famously had his hand bitten off by an alligator. He was also remembered for portraying a fictionalised version of himself in Arrested Development, though before turning to comedy was known for his iconic portrayal of Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise, as well as Colonel Al Dillon in the original Predator film with Arnold Schwarzenegger. In recent years Weathers returned to the mainstream by playing Greef Karga in the Star Wars spin-off series The Mandalorian, picking up an Emmy nomination for his performance. Happy Gilmore 2 frequently plays tribute to the star, as Weathers sadly died last year at the age of 76 from a suspected atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. He married three times though was survived by his partner of 10 years Christine Kludjian.
