Adam Sandler Honors Cameron Boyce With Heartfelt Happy Gilmore 2 Tribute
Hello, I’m Sage Matthews, an award winning journalist here to give you the inside track on Hollywood’s most touching moments. Let’s cut to the chase: Adam Sandler has woven a loving homage to his late friend Cameron Boyce into his new film, Happy Gilmore 2.
In a scene that debuted when Happy Gilmore 2 hit theaters on July 25, eagle eyed viewers spotted Boyce on a small television screen behind a character manning the check-in booth. Fans quickly zeroed in on that fleeting shot, speculating it was footage from an episode of the Disney Channel series Jessie. The placement is so subtle, yet powerful—a brief, bittersweet reminder of Boyce’s talent and the bond he shared with Sandler.
Cameron Boyce first teamed up with Sandler in the Grown Ups franchise, playing the comedian’s on-screen son. Tragically, Boyce passed away in July 2019 at age 20 after suffering a seizure tied to an ongoing medical condition, his family told E! News at the time. The actor’s sudden death sent shockwaves through Hollywood, and Sandler was among the first to publicly mourn, tweeting, “Too young. Too sweet. Too funny. Just the nicest, most talented kid around.”
This tribute in Happy Gilmore 2 isn’t the first time Sandler has honored Boyce on screen. In the 2020 Netflix release Hubie Halloween, audiences saw the words “In loving memory of CAMERON BOYCE” during the end credits, accompanied by a photograph and a moving message: “Gone way too soon and one of the kindest, coolest, funniest, and most talented kids we knew. You live on forever in our hearts and are truly missed every day.”
Social media lit up as news of the latest nod spread across X. “Adam Sandler including Cameron Boyce in #HappyGilmore2 as a cameo is so heartwarming,” one user posted. Another fan added, “Adam Sandler honoring Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2 melts my heart.” These reactions underscore just how much Boyce meant to both co stars and audiences alike.
Sandler, now 58, has consistently kept his tribute low key yet deeply personal. By integrating a glimpse of Boyce into the background of a blockbuster comedy, he ensures that friends, family, and fans will continue seeing his young co star’s spirit in new ways. It also serves as a poignant reminder that even big studio releases can carry intimate, human moments.
Whether you caught the cameo on first viewing or noticed it only after scrolling through fan posts, this tribute proves that genuine affection can resonate far beyond the script. Keep your eyes peeled for more hidden Easter eggs in Happy Gilmore 2—and take a moment to remember the talent and joy Cameron Boyce brought to every frame.
And there you have it. Make of that what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! News, X
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