Zooey Deschanel as Jovie In 2003, then-blonde Zooey Deschanel wooed Buddy as Jovie, a Gimbels employee with a sultry singing voice and an "affinity for elf culture." Her version of "Baby It's Cold Outside" with Leon Redbone from the film — predating her She & Him days — is a holiday favorite.

Who is the female love interest in Elf?

In Elf, Deschanel plays Jovie, the coworker-turned-love-interest to Ferrell's Buddy the Elf. Though she first appears jaded by the holiday season, Buddy helps her see some of the magic as they connect over the course of the film and eventually start a family of their own.

What is Buddy's girlfriend's name?

Jovie first appeared in Gimbel's, working there dressed as an elf in the "North Pole". When Buddy saw Jovie decorating a tree, he instantly develops a crush on her. She acted rude and snobby towards him, so Buddy told her that she needed to sing some Christmas carols.

What happened to Susan Wells in Elf?

When Buddy overhears that he is a human, Papa Elf explains that Buddy was born to Walter Hobbs and Susan Wells, and given up for adoption. Susan subsequently died and Walter, who now works for a children's book publisher at the Empire State Building in New York City, is unaware of Buddy's existence.

Who is Buddy the Elf in love with?

Buddy falls in love at first sight with Macy's elf, Jovie, and inspires other Macy's Employees to decorate with some Christmas Spirit ("Sparklejollytwinklejingley"). Jovie agrees to go on a date with Buddy just as Santa's Helper announces the arrival of Fake Santa.

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Who did Buddy the Elf marry?

Papa Elf also reveals that Buddy and Jovie married and had a daughter named Susie, and that they visit the North Pole periodically.

What is Buddy the Elf's girlfriend?

In 2003, then-blonde Zooey Deschanel wooed Buddy as Jovie, a Gimbels employee with a sultry singing voice and an "affinity for elf culture." Her version of "Baby It's Cold Outside" with Leon Redbone from the film — predating her She & Him days — is a holiday favorite.

Does Buddy have a baby in Elf?

Buddy also marries Jovie and brings their newborn daughter Susie to visit Papa Elf.

Who turned down Buddy the Elf?

Jim Carrey was reportedly the first choice to play Buddy

However, by the time the film went into production, Carrey had moved on from the role. Interestingly enough, Carrey did end up playing another iconic Christmas character: the Grinch in 2000's How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

What is the name of Buddy and Jovi's baby?

Susie Hobbs is the daughter of Buddy and Jovie, the granddaughter of Walter Hobbs and Susan Wells, the adopted granddaughter of Papa Elf, the step granddaughter of Emily Hobbs and the half-niece of Michael Hobbs. She's shown at the end of the movie when Buddy and Jovie are married and visit Santa.

What is Elf's real name?

Buddy the Elf, what's your favorite color? Buddy the Elf greeting an individual from the phone. William Hobbs, better known as Buddy The Elf , is the main protagonist of the 2003 film Elf. He is the son of Walter Hobbs and Susan Wells, and the adoptive son of Papa Elf.

Who is the blonde girl in Elf?

Also in 2003, Deschanel starred opposite Will Ferrell in the Christmas comedy Elf as a deadpan department store worker and the love interest of a man raised by Santa's elves.

Does Jovie really sing in Elf?

Actor sang Ella Fitzgerald's 'Baby, It's Cold Outside'

Elf star Zooey Deschanel has revealed that the scene where she sings in the shower was not in the original script of the film. The 2003 Christmas movie starred Deschanel as department store employee Jovie, opposite Will Ferrell's Buddy the Elf.

Who was the baby in the beginning of Elf?

Buddy Wells Hobbs (born 1973) is the main protagonist of Elf and Elf: Buddy's Musical Christmas. Born December 18th, Buddy was adopted by elves and Santa Claus as a baby, so he never got to discover how exactly to be human.

What is a female Elf called?

Female elves are typically referred to as "elf maidens" or simply "elves." The term "elf maiden" is often used to specifically denote an unmarried or young female elf. However, in many fantasy settings and literature, the term "elf" is used as a gender-neutral term for both male and female members of the elven race.

Why did Will Ferrell not do Elf 2?

Will Ferrell turned down a reported $29 million to make a sequel to "Elf." He told THR he turned it down because he couldn't promote it from "an honest place." Last year, his "Elf" costar James Caan said Ferrell and director Jon Favreau didn't get along.

Did Buddy get drunk in Elf?

In the mailroom, Buddy accidentally gets drunk, after thinking that the bottle of liquor is syrup (may fly over the heads of young children who think he's drinking syrup).

Is Elf 2 coming out?

Elf sequel will 'never happen' because of Will Ferrell's relationship with co-star. Before his death in July 2022, James Caan shed some light on why fans never got a sequel to the hit movie Elf.

What is Buddy the Elf's girlfriend called?

Jovie is the love interest of Buddy and later wife in 2003 comedy movie, Elf. She is played by Zooey Deschanel.

Who does Buddy the Elf fall in love with?

Buddy quickly falls for Jovie, a practical-minded Macy's elf, and persuades her to go on a date with him. The next day, however, Buddy sees Macy's Santa and declares that he is not the real Santa, causing a fracas. The police bring him to the residence of the Hobbs family.

Is Buddy in Elf autistic?

Don't mean to burst your bubble, but there is absolutely no way Buddy has autism. He spent the entire movie INTERACTING with people.

Why did Buddy go to jail in Elf?

Jail is where Buddy is arrested and sentenced for 24 hours as a punishment for fighting with the Fake Santa and gets banned from Gimbel's. Luckily, Walter bails him out.

Why is Buddy the Elf so tall?

The teams worked with a two-thirds scale that would allow Ferrell to seem bigger than his elven counterparts. Afterward, the crew would adjust the height of the cameras and objects to bring the optical illusion to life.

What year is Elf set in?

New York is a city in New York state. It is the main setting for Elf. New York City, in Elf, is set in 2003, 2 years after 9/11 at the World Trade Center. Buddy the elf goes there to find his father, Walter Hobbs, who is working at the Empire State Building.