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

Will Ferrell Says Some ‘Elf’ Fans “Were Not Too Happy” With Buddy the Elf Drinking and Smoking The actor went viral after dressing up as the beloved character from the 2003 movie, but with ...

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

Elf rightfully holds a spot in the Christmas Movie Pantheon. A big reason why is because it features one of the best characters in holiday film history: Buddy the Elf.

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

Will Ferrell went on Travis and Jason Kelce's podcast and explained why he dressed like Buddy the Elf smoking a cigarette at the LA Kings game.

Will Ferrell explains his Buddy the Elf stunt at a Los Angeles Kings game that sparked social media frenzy.

After going viral for reincarnating Buddy the Elf — as a beer-drinking and cigarette-smoking brooder, no less — Will Ferrell explained the stunt.