11 Fun Facts AboutElfYou Probably Didn't Know

Photo: New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection Twenty-one years after its release,Elfis still a Christmas hit. The film, starringWill FerrellandZooey Deschanel, was first released on Nov. 7, 2003, and has becomea holiday classicin the years since. While the film is well-known for its star-studded cast andiconic quotes, there are a few fun facts aboutElfyou might not know about. For example: Ferrell actually wasn’t the first choice to play the notable elf! Plus, there are plenty of fun holiday Easter eggs throughout, including some celebrity cameos.

11 Long-term Celebrity Couples with Large Age Gaps Whose Relationships Have Stood the Test of Time

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi , Jay-Z and Beyoncé, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas.Photo:Kelly Sullivan/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Dave Benett/Getty Kelly Sullivan/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic; Dave Benett/Getty Love conquers all — even significant age gaps.While the age difference between a couple can present some challenges, these couples have managed to make their relationships work. FromBeyoncé and Jay-Zwho are 12 years apart toEllen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossiwho are 16 years apart toHolland Taylorwho is 30 years older than her love,Sarah Paulson, these celebrity pairings have proven that age can sometimes just be a number.

11 Mind-Blowing Facts You Never Knew About 'Sesame Street'

01of 11Zach HymanEvery year,Sesame Workshop— the non-profit behindSesame Street— reaches more than 150 million kids in 150 countries who speak 70 languages.02of 11More than 650 celebrity guests, includingChance the Rapper, John Legend,Amy Adams,Jessica Albaand more, have madecameos.03of 11Michael Tran/FilmMagicThe series has won 234Emmy Awards, plusGrammy Awardsand Peabody Awards, and in December 2019, was the first television show to be recognized at theKennedy Center Honors.04of 11Douglas Gorenstein/NBC/NBCU Photo BankBig Bird’s costume is made out of approximately 4,000 feathers.

11 Shows LikeTrue Detectiveto Watch After Season 4

Jodie Foster in ‘True Detective: Night Country’.Photo:Michele K. Short/HBO Michele K. Short/HBO HBO’sTrue Detective: Night Countryhas become one of the first major television hits of 2024. Set in northern Alaska during the polar night, the series follows a town that gets sucked into a massive mystery after the bodies of six scientists are found frozen on the desolate ice. It’s a gritty crime drama that’s interwoven with supernatural elements, creating a gripping, terrifying and suspenseful mystery.

11 Super Last-Minute Gifts from Amazon That Will Still Arrive Before Christmas — Up to 55% Off

Photo:People / Daisy Rodriguez Tout People / Daisy Rodriguez Tout Best Last-Minute Christmas Gifts at Amazon Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, $19 (Save 20%) Amazon $24$19 at Amazon The ever-popular Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask has a rare discount just in time for last-minute gift shopping. The hydrating lip mask is designed to bring moisture to your skin, complete with antioxidants, murumuru seed, and shea butter. It also comes with an easy-to-use applicator that allows you to swipe the product on your lips before you go to bed.