@harukamori.jp: Nearly 23 years after Elf became a holiday favorite, Zooey Deschanel is bringing back the Christmas magic—and fans are getting a reminder of why her role as Jovie remains so memorable. The 46-year-old actress recently hosted a festive event in Beverly Hills for Bath & Body Works’ new holiday collection, Season of Wonder. A luxurious mansion was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas trees, candles, and decorations in shades of pink. Zooey joined guests in making decorative snow globes, embracing the festive spirit that made her famous in the 2003 Christmas comedy. But there's a surprising story behind how she landed the role. Zooey revealed that Katie Holmes had originally been offered the part of Jovie, Buddy the Elf’s love interest. When Zooey auditioned, director Jon Favreau told her the role had already been offered to someone else. She wasn't nervous because she assumed she wouldn't get the job. But when Holmes later faced a scheduling conflict, the filmmakers reconsidered—and Zooey landed the role that would become one of her best-known performances. The film, starring Will Ferrell as Buddy, went on to earn around $220 million worldwide and become a holiday tradition for many families. Zooey has also praised Ferrell as one of the kindest people she has worked with, recalling how his playful personality helped make the movie special. More than two decades later, her festive appearance shows that the magic of Elf is still alive—and Christmas nostalgia remains a powerful part of her career. Is Elf one of those Christmas movies you could watch every single year without getting tired of it? \#ZooeyDeschanel #ElfMovie #WillFerrell #CelebrityNews #christmasmovies

Haruka Mori (森 春香)

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Wednesday 28 October 2026 19:57:00 GMT