Anticipation for the long-awaited comedy is high, and the original Happy Gilmore has been trending on Netflix ahead of its release. Julie Bowen returning as Virginia proved to fans that the spirit of the first movie would continue, and I can tell you there are countless references and easter eggs to the first one.

The actress reprises her role as Virginia Venit in the "Happy Gilmore" sequel, nearly 30 years after the original film premiered

Julie Bowen is dusting off her golf shoes — and her onscreen romance with Adam Sandler. “I love Adam. He’s a very respectful person, especially when it comes to, like, a kissing scene or something,” Bowen,

There are some solid running jokes that never get old in Happy Gilmore 2, showing just how much director Kyle Newacheck and writers Sandler and Tim Herlihy understand what makes these characters great. The latter two wrote and created the original movie, and they once again strike gold with their return to this zany universe.

Julie Bowen has seen all those comparisons between the viral Coldplay concert kiss cam and Gloria and Phil's hilarious scene from "Modern Family." The Emmy winner chatted with Access Hollywood's guest correspondent Emily Orozco at the "Happy Gilmore 2" premiere and joked the hit sitcom was "ahead of its time" for that scene.

The longtime 'Modern Family' and 'Happy Gilmore' star had a great response on the beloved show's possible reboot.