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.

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 story behind why a sequel to Elf never materialized reportedly hinges on a behind-the-scenes feud between star Will Ferrell and director Jon Favreau. It’s been over two decades since Buddy ...

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 ...