Taylor Swift Believed to Be the Bear in ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Scene with Travis Kelce
Quinn Parker here with thoughts flying faster than my fifth espresso. I am so hyped to dive into why Taylor Swift fans are buzzing that she secretly donned a bear costume in Netflix’s latest comedy sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, alongside her beau Travis Kelce.
Fans have been dissecting a behind-the-scenes clip released by Netflix on Wednesday that shows Kelce’s character tied to a pole, covered in honey and wearing only a black apron, when suddenly a bear charges toward him. Conspiracy theorists in Swift’s army believe that no mere stunt performer could have such perfect posture and that Swift, 35, must be buried under those faux fur layers. One excited viewer mused on Instagram “They should’ve dressed Taylor as a bear for an epic surprise,” while Netflix cheekily replied with the eyes emoji, fueling the rumor mill even more.
Social media erupted: “I will NEVER not believe that bear was THE @taylorswift,” proclaimed one fan, and another wrote “Taylor, we know you’re in that bear suit,” per comments spotted under the Netflix clip (New York Post). Debate raged over whether Swift’s famously slender legs peeked out or if that trademark ponytail gave it away. Yet no official confirmation has come from Swift’s camp despite repeated outreach from The Post.
Adding spice to the frenzy, Taylor herself showered praise on Happy Gilmore 2 moments before the speculation blew up. On Instagram Stories, she shared the film’s poster with a glowing review: “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,” and she dropped a honey pot emoji in a sly nod to Kelce’s sticky situation on screen.
At the New York premiere on July 21, Adam Sandler, 58, addressed the possibility of Swift’s cameo. Speaking to Extra, he laughed, “We didn’t want to bother Taylor. Just let Taylor entertain the world like she does.” He even admitted he listened to “All Too Well” on repeat with his kid. Over at Entertainment Tonight, Sandler gushed about Swift’s kindness to his daughters, calling her “ridiculously nice and warm.” Clearly, Swift’s relationship with Hollywood royalty — be it football fields or comedy sets — is thriving.
Swift has been dating Kelce since summer 2023, and the duo’s public interactions keep fans on their toes. Last week, Kelce dropped candid snapshots of their adventures together, though no bear suit sightings so far. Even without concrete proof, Swifties are intent on cracking this furry mystery. Could the singer-songwriter’s next arena tour feature a surprise bear dance? Stranger things have happened when Swift’s inner circle decides to play along with the hype.
Okay, I need to calm down after that!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Netflix, Extra, Entertainment Tonight, Instagram Stories
Attribution: Adam Hunger (Creative Commons)
