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 says some of his fans were not too happy about his decision to bring back Buddy the Elf as a smoker and drinker.

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

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 ...

Will Ferrell got to meet the creepy Buddy the Elf Home Depot animatronic that freaked everyone out last year and he had the same reaction.

Will Ferrell knows he ruffled some feathers with his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in December. In a moment that went viral, Ferrell, 57, dressed up as his lovable ...

Will Ferrell has spoken out after the backlash against his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in December. The unexpected moment, which quickly went viral, saw the 57-year-old actor ...

Will Ferrell has spoken out after the backlash against his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in ... Invited’, Will plays Jim, a father of a bride-to-be caught in a wedding ...

Will Ferrell recently told People magazine that some of his fans were not too thrilled with his decision to revive Buddy the Elf as a grizzled drinker and smoker. The comedian went viral on social ...

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