From Will Ferrell to Zooey Deschanel see the beloved ‘Elf’ cast then and now on the movie’s 17th anniversary.
When Elf was released on Nov.8,2003, it instantly became a movie to watch every single year during the holiday season. Buddy the Elf instantly stole our hearts as he traveled from the North Pole to New York City in search of his biological father. The movie became a massive hit, with many fans hoping for a sequel someday. While a sequel doesn’t seem to be in the cards, the movie is played on repeat every year during the holidays. Since the movie’s release, most of the cast has gone on to have more amazing roles in films and movies. Take a trip down the candy-coated memory lane and see what the Elf cast has been up to over the years. Will Ferrell Will Ferrell,53, has become a comedy legend since he rose to fame on Saturday Night Live. His role as Buddy in Elf helped cement Will as one of the go-to comedic actors in Hollywood. The years following Elf were incredibly successful for the actor. He starred in the hit comedies Old School, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Talledega Nights, Step Brothers, The Other Guys, and more. He has been nominated for two Golden Globes since Elf for his roles in Stranger Than Fiction and The Producers. In addition to acting, Will has also become a high-profile producer. He’s an executive producer of shows like Succession and Dead to Me. He also produced movies like Booksmart, Hustlers, Vice, and more. Will is happily married to Viveca Paulin, and they have three sons together. Zooey Deschanel Zooey Deschanel’s role as Jovie in Elf helped take her acting career to a new level. After Elf, Zooey went on to star in movies like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Yes Man,500 Days of Summer, and more. Her biggest role to date was playing Jess Day in the FOX comedy New Girl. She received an Emmy nomination and three Golden Globe nominations during the show’s run. Zooey, now 40, sings in Elf, and it’s not a secret that she has a great voice. She became a part of the musical duo She & Him, and their debut album dropped in 2008.
