“I’ve never loved and hated a waiter so much”: Jason Kelce jokes about Travis’ Happy Gilmore 2 role in post with their dad

Jason Kelce just gave fans a crossover moment they didn’t know they needed, football meets Hollywood comedy. In a new Instagram post, the former Philadelphia Eagles star shared what he called “one of my favorite photos ever,” featuring Adam Sandler, his dad and his brother Travis Kelce, who apparently snagged a cameo role in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2.

Jason’s excitement was clear, and fans are already buzzing about this unexpected blend of NFL and movie nostalgia.

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Kelce congratulated “the Sandman” for reviving the beloved Happy Gilmore franchise, writing:

“Congrats to the Sandman for bringing Happy back to life in glorious fashion, haven’t looked forward to a movie this much in awhile.”The original Happy Gilmore remains one of the most iconic sports comedies ever made, and Netflix’s sequel has quickly become a major streaming event.

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Jason also shouted out his brother:“And congrats to my brother for nailing his role and being involved in the sequel to one of the pinnacles of our childhood.”He even joked with Travis in the caption:“@killatrav I’ve never loved and hated a waiter so much!”

Why this crossover moment matters for fans

This isn’t just about a movie cameo, it’s a cultural moment. In the film, Kelce plays an arrogant waiter who mocks and ultimately fires a young golfer during a country-club dinner.

The tension spirals into a surreal fantasy sequence where the waiter is tied to a post, covered in honey, and nearly attacked by a bear. It’s slapstick, chaotic, and unmistakably Sandler’s brand of comedy made even funnier by Kelce’s straight-faced delivery.Adam Sandler himself publicly praised Kelce’s performance, calling him “funny and cool as hell” and “a stud” during a television interview. Sandler said Kelce was easy to work with and had “great comedic instincts,” which explains why the cameo has become a highlight of the sequel.FAQs:Q: What is Travis Kelce’s role in Happy Gilmore 2?He plays an over-the-top country-club waiter who appears in a comedic dinner scene that turns into a wild fantasy sequence.Q: Is Happy Gilmore 2 streaming now? Yes, the film is currently available on Netflix.Q: Does Ed Kelce, Travis and Jason Kelce’s dad, appear in Happy Gilmore 2?A: Yes. Ed Kelce reportedly appears briefly as an extra in a dining scene. Also read - Matthew Stafford to miss more training camp time: how serious is this for LA?