Bowen was convinced she would be replaced with a younger actress for the sequel, which takes place 30 years after the original.

In a recent interview, "Modern Family" star Julie Bowen got candid on living with a heart disorder, as well as her upcoming role in "Happy Gilmore 2."

"I didn't think they'd bring me back at all," Bowen said on the most recent episode of the Inside of You podcast. "I mean, who am I supposed to be? He's got to have a younger woman in this one, Happy Gilmore 2 ."