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 actor opened up about his viral moment from the end of 2024 in an interview with TODAY's Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin.

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

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

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

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 firsthand look at the life-size, animatronic Buddy the Elf decoration inspired ...

It looks like the youngsters (both in the movie and at the Kings game) got an early lesson in the saying “Never meet your heroes.” I do have to wonder if Will Ferrell will possibly think twice before ...

Yeah. He just went to a hockey game, smoked cigarettes and drank beer.” Will Ferrell Finally Explains Bringing Buddy the Elf Back as a Smoker and Beer Drinker, Calls the Reaction 'Insane': 'I ...

During the promotion of You're Cordially Invited, Will Ferrell talked about fan reactions to his viral elf outfit, which he ...

He just went to a hockey game, smoked cigarettes ... back in such an unexpected way. “Buddy the Elf got laid off, I think, from the North Pole,” Ferrell joked. “He’s having a pull from ...

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.