Deschanel wasn't the first choice to play Jovie. "Elf" was the ninth feature-length film that Deschanel had appeared in since launching her acting career in 1998. At the time "Elf" debuted ...

There were several actresses in the running to play Buddy's love interest and reluctant Gimbles elf Jovie and New Girl actress Zooey only got an audition after the chosen star pulled out.

At the last Kings game of the year, Will Ferrell revived one of his most iconic characters: Buddy the Elf. Attendees at the ...

The actors said they brought their own twists to each role, including that of Jovie, Buddy's grumpy love interest who works as an elf in a department store, played by Broadway alum Kayla Davion.

falls for toy store worker Jovie (Zooey Deschanel), and even saves Christmas by helping Santa deliver presents. Though it wasn’t a critical darling, Elf has since earned its place as one of the ...

Once in the Big Apple, he becomes fascinated with the real world and smitten with a toy store employee named Jovie (Deschanel). Related: The Cast of Elf: Where Are They Now? "I'm so lucky to have ...

Will Jovie see snow, and see Buddy for the good and truth elf that he is? And when Santa’s sleigh crash-lands in Central Park, can New Yorkers make it fly again by generating pure spirit of ...