Will Ferrell Says Fans ‘Were Not Too Happy’ About Buddy the Elf Smoking and Thought: ‘Please Be True to the Character. That Was Not Cool’

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Recently, People magazine reported that some fans of Will Ferrell were less than enthusiastic about his portrayal of Buddy the Elf as a hard-drinking, smoking character. This came after Ferrell was seen at a hockey game dressed as Buddy with a beer in hand and a cigarette, wearing a costume typically associated with the character. The comedian’s actions sparked controversy on social media. (Source: https://variety.com/2025/more/news/zoe-saldana-criticizes-karla-sofia-gascon-tweets-emilia-perez-1236293295/)

Although some individuals expressed dissatisfaction, Ferrell admitted, ‘they felt it was important to stay true to the character.’ Essentially, they believed his actions were out of line. As it turns out, Buddy was experiencing a rough day. Yes, he had attended a hockey game, indulged in cigarettes, and consumed beer.”

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The sudden appearance of Ferrell during the Los Angeles Kings game sparked internet excitement, as it was FanDuel Sports Network commentator Carrlyn Bathe who shared live updates from the game and spoke with Buddy. At that moment, the character revealed that he was having a difficult holiday season and hoped for a Kings victory. The unexpected return of one of Ferrell’s most well-known characters from his 2003 film “Elf,” caused quite a stir on social media. This classic Christmas movie grossed over $220 million globally and continues to be cherished as a holiday favorite.

Earlier this month, Ferrell made an appearance on the “New Heights” podcast hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce. During the interview, he shared insights regarding his reasoning for reintroducing Buddy in such a surprising manner.

Buddy the Elf might have lost his job at the North Pole, comedian Ferrell suggested jokingly. He’s been seen sipping beer and smoking cigarettes. Occasionally, I come up with odd ideas like this. We have season tickets for the L.A. Kings, and our seats are right next to the ice. I thought it would be amusing during a break to wear a Buddy the Elf costume, grow a beard, carry a fake candy cigarette, and sit there for an entire period to see how people would react.

Ferrell exclaimed, “His response was utterly extraordinary!” He further questioned, “Is he endorsing something? Yet, at times, I enjoy creating peculiar incidents just to provoke a reaction.

Lately, Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon have been touring the media circuit together promoting their adult-oriented romantic comedy titled “You’re Cordially Invited.” This film, helmed by director Nicholas Stoller, can now be enjoyed on Amazon Prime Video.

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2025-02-01 01:47