The Original 'Elf' Cast Looks So Different 17 Years Later

In 2003, the holiday comedy Elf hit the box office just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now, more than 17 years later, fans still welcome the winter season and all of its festivities with Buddy (Will Ferrell), the ever-optimistic elf. Whether you’ve only recently discovered the classic Christmas flick or it's your 100th time watching the movie, you have most likely wondered what Will, Zooey Deschanel, and the rest of the Elf cast is up to now. While you press play (again), check out our full rundown of where the cast of the hilarious Christmas movie ended up. You may be surprised to realize that you've spotted the actors more than once over the past decade.