Jim Carrey was nearly Buddy in Elf, but he moved on, leading to Will Ferrell’s iconic role that made the film a holiday classic loved by millions!

But then the two surprised the Saturday Night Live alum with a gift: his very own, 6-foot tall, talking Buddy the Elf decoration. Fans may remember, the animatronic figure was a viral sensation ...

In true holiday spirit, the comedian dressed as Buddy the Elf, revisiting his iconic role ... syrup for beer and candy canes for a cigarette, drawing laughs from spectators. Will Ferrell’s ...

Buddy the Elf has seen better days. After going viral for reincarnating the title character from 2003’s Elf — as a beer-drinking and cigarette-smoking brooder, no less — Will Ferrell ...

“Buddy the Elf got laid off, I think, from the North Pole. He’s having a pull from his beer. He’s smoking a cig,” Ferrell joked of his appearance at the game. “That was just — I get ...