As the holiday favorite enjoys enduring popularity, Newsweek has looked at the stars' careers since the classic comedy debuted in 2003.

As families across the U.S. settle in to celebrate the festive season, many will be gathering around TV screens to rewatch classic Christmas-themed movies—and popular comedy Elf is sure to be on ...

Buddy the Elf is back…although not like anyone could imagine. Will Ferrell unexpectedly dressed up as his iconic character from Jon Favreau's 2003 Christmas comedy "Elf" while attending the Dec. 29 ...

Will Ferrellturned down $29 million for 'Elf' sequel: 'Oh no, it's not good' Ferrell starred in the 2003 comedy "Elf" as a human who was raised alongside elves at the North Pole and travels to New ...

The star comic left people in stitches when he dressed up as a grizzled version of his happy-go-lucky character from the 2003 Christmas comedy Elf and headed to a hockey game between the Los ...

Buddy the Elf is back…although not like anyone could imagine. Will Ferrell unexpectedly dressed up as his iconic character from Jon Favreau’s 2003 Christmas comedy “Elf” while attending ...

Will Ferrell is closing out the holiday season in iconic form.