The Emmy winner spoke with PEOPLE exclusively about reprising her role as Virginia Venit in the 'Happy Gilmore' sequel, nearly 30 years after the original

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 Happy Gilmore 2 actress shares three sons with her ex-husband, Scott Phillips, whom she married in 2004 and divorced in 2018. They welcomed their first son, Oliver, in 2007, followed by their twins, John and Gustav, two years later in 2009.