Will Ferrell says some of his fans were not too happy about his decision to bring back Buddy the Elf as a smoker and drinker.

The 'Elf' star opened up about the viral stunt that had fans talking — and the unexpected inspiration behind his offbeat take ...

Will Ferrell came face to face with "Buddy the Elf, the ax murderer," and he may never be the same. The "Elf" star got a ...

Will Ferrell talks on the TODAY show about "SNL," his new movie with Reese Witherspoon, "You're Cordially Invited," and ...

Will Ferrell fans were seeing double during his appearance on the 'Today' show on Tuesday, Jan. 28, when co-anchors Savannah ...

The actor went viral after dressing up as the beloved character from the 2003 movie, but with a twist, at a Los Angeles Kings game.

Buddy the Elf. Will Ferrell’s lovable, naive, sweet Buddy spread Christmas cheer everywhere he went. None of which is true about his creepy animatronic counterpart Home Depot unleashed on an ...

Will Ferrell knows he ruffled some feathers with his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in December.

During Ferrell’s PEOPLE interview with Reese Witherspoon, his costar in the new comedy You’re Cordially Invited, she asks him ...

Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Will Ferrell doesn't just do comedy — he fully commits to a bit. And his latest? Turning Buddy the Elf into a beer-drinking ...

Made by Gemmy Industries and sold by Home Depot for $199, the decorative Buddy the Elf was dressed exactly like Ferrell in the 2003 film — and even repeated some of the character's iconic phrases.