Will Ferrell was surprised with the viral animatronic Buddy the Elf during an appearance on the TODAY show on Jan. 28.

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

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

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.

By Carly Thomas Associate Editor It seems like not everyone cares that Buddy the Elf may be going through ... and a scowling expression across his face. “They thought, ‘Please be true to ...

Not unless his face melted off in Hell. “It’s chilling,” said Ferrell after hearing it talk. He also called it “Buddy the Elf the Axe Murderer.” But, as he correctly pointed out ...

the decorative Buddy the Elf was dressed exactly like Ferrell in the 2003 film — and even repeated some of the character's iconic phrases. Only... Buddy's face didn't exactly look like Ferrell's ...

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 ...

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.

Will Ferrell doesn't just do comedy — he fully commits to a bit. And his latest? Turning Buddy the Elf into a beer-drinking, cigarette-holding hockey fan. Will Ferrell attends a game between the ...