‘Elf’ cast then and now: See how Will Ferrell, Zooey Deschanel and other stars have changed 19 years later

• Elf is a popular Christmas movie released in November 2003.
• Will Ferrell plays Buddy, a human raised by Santa’s elves, who travels to New York City to meet his biological father.
• The film also stars Zooey Deschanel, James Caan, Mary Steenburgen and Edward Asner.

Elf It became an instant Christmas classic when it was released on November 8, 2003 and is now a must-see movie for everyone during the holiday season. Will FerrellBuddy the Elf’s performance stole our hearts and made us laugh and cry as he traveled from the North Pole to New York in search of his birth father. The film has become a huge hit, with many fans hoping for a sequel one day.

Sadly, there doesn’t appear to be a sequel in the works, but the film is often rerun every year around the holidays. And since the film’s release, most of the cast have had more striking roles in films and movies. Take a look below and see what Elf cast has done in the past 19 years since elf throw.

Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell55, has become a comedy legend since he rose to fame Saturday night live🇧🇷 His role as Buddy in Elf it helped establish Will as one of Hollywood’s leading comedians. the following years Elf they were incredibly successful for the actor. He has acted in successful comedies. Old style🇧🇷 Again: The Legend of Ron Burgundy🇧🇷 Talledega Nights🇧🇷 half brothers🇧🇷 the other guys, and more. He has since been nominated for two Golden Globes Elf for his papers in stranger than fiction Y The producers🇧🇷 Will it be the star? humorousthe new christmas movie ryan ryenolds on AppleTV+. Movie references Elf in one scene, where someone at a party is wearing a replica of Buddy’s costume.

Besides acting, Will has also become a top producer. He is executive producer of similar series Succession Y died for me🇧🇷 He also produced films like smart book🇧🇷 scammers🇧🇷 dependence, and more. Will is happily married to Viveca Paulinand they have three children together.

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey DeschanelJovie’s role in Elf helped take her acting career to a new level. After ElfZooey went on to star in movies like The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy🇧🇷 Yes friend🇧🇷 500 days of summer, and more. His biggest role so far has been playing Jess Day in the FOX sitcom. new girl🇧🇷 He received one Emmy nomination and three Golden Globe nominations during the show.

Zooey, now 42, continues to sing Elf, and it’s no secret that she has a great voice. He became part of the musical duo. She he, and their debut album was released in 2008. They have released 5 more albums. Besides acting and singing, Zooey is also an accomplished businesswoman. She co-founded the women’s website HelloGiggles.

The actress was married to ben gibbard from 2009 to 2012. He got married jacob pechenik in 2015. They have two children together, Elsie Otter7, and charly wolf5. Zooey and Jacob divorced in 2020. Zooey is now dating brother’s property Star Jonathan Scott44. hollywood life EXCLUSIVELY broke the news that they were dating in September 2019.

james can

james can before that he was a talented actor Elf because of their roles in The Godfather🇧🇷 the glory boys, and more. However, he entered the Christmas movie universe playing Walter Hobbs, the biological father of Buddy the Elf. After ElfJames continued to star in the series. vegas🇧🇷 He left after four seasons.

In the next years vegasJames has had roles in films such as the wrong guy🇧🇷 disguised grandfatherY You are welcome🇧🇷 James has been married four times. James and his fourth wife, Linda Stokesthey divorced in 2009 after 14 years of marriage.

James passed away at the age of 82 on July 6, 2022. He passed away of a heart attack caused by coronary artery disease. The family confirmed the news in their Twitter🇧🇷 “It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6th,” reads the release. “The family appreciates your outpouring of love and sincere condolences and requests that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time.”

Maria Steenburgen

Maria Steenburgen69, stole our hearts Elf as the loving Emily Hobbs, who welcomes Buddy into her home. The actress had already made a name for herself long before that Elfhaving won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1980 film Melvin and Howard🇧🇷

Maria met her Elf Will co-stars on the hit sitcom half brothers in 2008. He went on to have major roles in blockbuster films like The proposal🇧🇷 HelpY book club🇧🇷 it’s coming back Book Club 2: The Next Chapter. Mary recently starred in the series Zoey’s Amazing Playlist🇧🇷 Maria was happily married to the actor. Ted Danson74, since 1995. She was previously married to Malcolm McDonell, 79, and they had two children together. Your son charlie mcdowell39 years old, he is a director married to an actress lily james🇧🇷

daniele tay

daniele tayHis acting debut was playing Michael Hobbs, Buddy’s half-brother who becomes his friend throughout the film. the same year Elf came out, Daniel, now 31, appeared in the film american brilliance🇧🇷

He also voiced the main character Doogal Doogal🇧🇷 Daniel has also done video game voice work for games like bossy Y Grand Theft Auto: The Ballad of Gay Tonyreleased in 2009.

Peter Dinklage

One of the most memorable scenes of Elf is when Buddy mistakenly calls famous children’s book author Miles Finch, played by Peter Dinklage, 53, a leprechaun. A few years after the release of Elf In 2003, Peter began playing Tyrion Lannister in the HBO series. the war of thrones🇧🇷 He received critical acclaim for his performance throughout all 7 seasons of the show and won 4 Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Tyrion.

In addition to playing Tyrion, Peter has had major roles in films such as X-Men: Days of Future Past🇧🇷 Three billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri🇧🇷 Avengers: Infinity War, and more. He played the legendary Cyrano de Bergerac in the musical adaptation of cyranus🇧🇷 He’s ready to star in the next one voracious games prequel movie.

Bob Newhart

Bob NewhartThe role of Papa Elf made our hearts melt. He was just one of the few Legends released in Elf🇧🇷 Bob, now 93, was already a comedy icon from his Hollywood decades before the Christmas movie. Since then Bob has continued to have roles in TV shows and movies. Elf, but he diminished his appearances as he got older.

He made several guest appearances Big Bang Theory Like Professor Proton. He received his first Emmy for playing him in 2013. Bob reprized his role in Big Bang Theory cleave, young Sheldon🇧🇷 Also appeared in the series finale of hot in cleveland in 2015. His looks brought him along with white bettywho was her co-star in beto decades earlier. Bob was married to his wife, Virginia Quinsince 1963, and they have four children.

Ed Asner

Like many of his other co-stars, Ed Asnerpassed away on August 29, 2021 at the age of 91, he was already very famous before playing Santa Claus in Elf🇧🇷 He is best known for playing Lou Grant in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and derived series grant🇧🇷 He has won 7 Emmy Awards throughout his career.

After ElfEd notably voiced the role of Carl in the Pixar film. Up in 2009. He acted in a number of movies and TV shows in the 2000s and 2010s, including notable appearances in The good wife🇧🇷 died for me🇧🇷 Espino, and more. And he’s been married twice. Her second marriage to Cindy Gilmore ended in 2015 after 17 years.

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