On a recent episode of SiriusXM’s The Nikki and Brie Show, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia opened up about the disappointment of having her scenes cut from the new Adam Sandler movie, “Happy Gilmore 2.” She also shared her personal philosophy on health and well-being, revealing that happiness is the true secret to looking and feeling her best.
Cut From “Happy Gilmore 2”
Nikki, alongside her sister Brie, attended the premiere of the highly anticipated sequel, but she was surprised to find that most of her scenes did not make the final cut. She explained that she found out for the first time while watching the movie in the theater.
“The characters that I had to work with, a majority of our funny scenes got taken out,” Nikki said. When Brie asked how it made her feel, she was candid about her initial reaction. “I mean, I’m not gonna lie. Inside, I was really bummed and devastated,” she admitted. “My heart sank… I was sad, you know? I almost wish I knew. Especially because I did media right before that and I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh, and this character and Medusa,’ like you don’t even end up knowing my name.”
Despite her personal disappointment, Nikki understood the decision from a filmmaking perspective. “But I get, when I’m watching the whole thing, for 20 minutes to be taken out and to keep the heart of ‘Happy Gilmore,’ it had to happen,” she explained. She also had high praise for the film itself, saying, “Honestly, the movie is so good. It’s the best movie I’ve seen in years.”
The Secret is Happiness
Later in the episode, Nikki addressed the frequent questions she gets from fans about her appearance. While she acknowledged her healthy lifestyle, she insisted that the most important factor has been her state of mind.
“A lot of people lately keep asking me, ‘What are you doing? You look so good,'” she began. “Look, I have a personal trainer. I’m eating the cleanest I have in a very long time. I’ve been on the like kind of no drinking thing for a while… but what it truly is is happiness. Because people have been asking me and everyone’s like, ‘I want to know your secrets,’ and I’m like, ‘Honestly, my secret is I’m just finally really, really happy and it’s shining through.'” Her sister Brie added that confidence is a huge factor, a sentiment with which Nikki strongly agreed.
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Nikki Garcia, as part of The Bella Twins, was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2021. After six years away from a non-Royal Rumble match, she recently made her in-ring return in a battle royal at the Evolution premium live event.
The Nikki & Brie Show, hosted by Nikki and Brie Garcia, is available anytime on the SiriusXM app. New episodes are released every Monday and Thursday. Watch the latest episode below.
