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 ...

During his visit to TODAY, Will Ferrell, who’s starring in the Amazon Prime Video subscription -exclusive movie You’re ...

By Carly Thomas Associate Editor It seems like not everyone cares that Buddy the Elf may be going through a midlife crisis. In December, Will Ferrell went viral after he was seen dressed up as his ...

Will Ferrell says some fans were 'not too happy' he went to an NHL game in December dressed as a drunken Buddy the Elf. 'They thought, ‘Please be true to the character. That was not cool,'' the actor ...

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 ...

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.