Julie Bowen portrayed Happy’s love interest Virginia Venit in the original film and has since become a household name for her role as Claire Dunphy in the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family. She held the role for over a decade and was nominated six times for a Primetime Emmy Award, taking home two trophies.

Happy Gilmore 2 has finally landed on Netflix, with Adam Sandler reprising his role as the ex-hockey player who decides to take up golf.

Kyle Newacheck, director of Happy Gilmore 2, revealed to PEOPLE his initial reaction to learning the unfortunate fate of Julie Bowen 's character in the Adam Sandler -led sequel film, which hit Netflix on Friday,