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

Will Ferrell talks on the TODAY show about "SNL," his new movie with Reese Witherspoon, "You're Cordially Invited," and dressing as Buddy the Elf at a hockey game.

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 ...

The elf then recited one of Ferrell's quotes from the movie in an ... And I’m like, 'And you can’t smile, you can’t break.' That’s why in a lot of the photos she’s like this (holding ...

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 ...

Though he was there to promote his new comedy You're Cordially Invited, the actor's Christmas comedy Elf was a hot topic, co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Craig Melvin asking Ferrell about ...

“Personally and on the ice.” Ferrell had reason to smile later, as the Kings scored two goals in the third period to defeat the Flyers 5-4. “Elf” starred Ferrell in the title role as a ...

The elf then recited one of Ferrell's quotes from the movie in an ... And I’m like, 'And you can’t smile, you can’t break.' That’s why in a lot of the photos she’s like this (holding ...