“This is so touching” - Netizens react as Adam Sandler pays tribute to former co-star Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2

Adam Sandler pays homage to Cameron Boyce in his new movie, Happy Gilmore 2, which started streaming on Netflix on July 25. The tribute shows up at the beginning of the film when Happy Gilmore, played by Sandler, goes to a golf course. A TV in the background displays clips of Boyce, likely from the Disney Channel show Jessie, where Boyce had a role from 2011 to 2015.

Adam put a tiny Cameron Boyce (played his son in Grown Ups) tribute in Happy Gilmore 2. Excuse me while I sob 😭 pic.twitter.com/utEsiE6sSV

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Boyce passed away in 2019 at the age of 20 due to complications from epilepsy. His family released a statement describing the deep loss they felt and requested privacy during that difficult time.

Sandler shared a post online to honor Boyce. He talked about his talent, his kindness, and how he made people around him happy. Sandler has remembered Boyce in earlier movies as well. In 2020, he ended Hubie Halloween with a heartfelt note. It included Boyce’s picture alongside words meant to honor his memory.

Happy Gilmore 2 brings another moment where Sandler keeps Boyce’s legacy alive in his projects. Adding the clip in the sequel gives a quiet but touching nod to the young actor’s work. It shows that the industry still remembers and values Boyce’s impact on both movies and TV.

Internet reacts as Adam Sandler pays tribute to former co-star Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2

Fans were deeply moved by Adam Sandler’s tribute to Cameron Boyce in Happy Gilmore 2, with many calling it emotional and heartfelt.

"This is so touching," an X user wrote.

"Either it was a planned thing where they fast forwarded to that specific scene of Grown Ups to call “action” and pressed play or it’s a wild coincidence," another wrote.

"I literally saw this and was like that’s Jessie and then realized it only showed him," one wrote.

Several users shared how the moment caught them off guard, bringing tears and nostalgia.

"This movie was 100 times better than the 1st one, so hilarious with lots of random stars," another user reacted.

"I just watched this last night and didn’t even catch it but now I’m CRYINGGGG," one user commented.

"My heart I watched it yesterday and got emotional over it … RIP Cameron Boyce," aonther user wrote.

"That was such a subtle, beautiful touch. Cameron’s legacy lives on in the smallest moments. Adam really got hearts with that one," another user commented.

Cameron Boyce’s memory continues to be honored through such moments in film and by those he collaborated with during his career.