Zooey Deschanel and Will Ferrell croon Baby, It’s Cold Outside during virtual Elf reunion for Georgia US Senate race
It’s been 17-years since the holiday favorite Elf came out.
And stars Will Ferrell and Zooey Deschanel still charmed people while recreating one of the film’s most beloved parts during their virtual reunion to raise money for the Democratic candidates in the Georgia Senate runoff.
The duo reenacted own of the film’s most adorable scenes, teaming Zooey, 40, and Will, 53, up for a rendition of the Christmas classic Baby, It’s Cold Outside.
Caroling: Zooey Deschanel and Will Ferrel sang Baby, It’s Cold Outside during a virtual read-through of their 2003 film Elf
Zooey was full of gratitude while sharing a clip from the read-through, writing: ‘Thank you to everyone who joined the #ElfforGeorgia livestream!
‘So excited we were able to reach our goal of over $400k! Loved reuniting with the cast and all our very special guests.’
The #ElfForGeorgia reading was livestreamed to those who donated to help flip the Senate Democratic in 2021.
Thanks! Zooey was full of gratitude while sharing a clip from the read-through, writing: ‘Thank you to everyone who joined the #ElfforGeorgia livestream!’
Duet: The pair still charmed while recreating one of the film’s most beloved scenes
Buddy goes blue: In a press release for the event Ferrell said, ‘I’m excited to bring Buddy back to the small screen to benefit the critical Senate runoff elections in Georgia’
In a press release for the event Ferrell said, ‘I’m excited to bring Buddy back to the small screen to benefit the critical Senate runoff elections in Georgia.’
‘We need new leadership in the US Senate, and I’m hoping that Buddy and the rest of the cast, can play a small role in delivering that change.’
Funds for the event were collected through the nonprofit Act Blue and will be hosted by comedian Ashley Nicole Black.
Deschanel tweeted last Wednesday, ‘If I were any more excited to be in the #ElfForGeorgia reunion I might explode into a burst of snowflakes,’ as she teased other amazing guests including Busy Phillips.
#ElfforGeorgia: A screenshot of the rehearsal for the table reading featured Steenburgen, Ken Jeong and a handful of other special guests
Bursting with excitement: Elf star Deschanel tweeted ‘I might explode into a burst of snowflakes’ as she teased her excitement for the event
Film’s director Jon Favreau tweeted ‘Unlike the Mandalorian feedback I’ve been getting, my inclusion in this Elf Reunion was apparently not a mistake.’
Stacey Abrams also took to social media to build momentum for the noteworthy cause as Ferrell went door to door in 2018 to support her run for Governor.
The Hangover star Ed Helms will also be making an appearance at the table reading with co-star Ken Jeong as he said he was ‘pumped’ to help his ‘home state of Georgia take back the Senate.’
Christmas cheer: The Hangover star Helms tweeted about his excitement for the event as he makes a special appearance
Jason Esteves, Treasurer of the Democratic Party of Georgia, said ‘This holiday season, Georgia Democrats know that the best way to spread holiday cheer will be voting loud for all to hear.’
‘The joy, laughter, and good tidings from this incredible film will mobilize new volunteers and raise funds to send Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock to the US Senate.’
Participants are encouraged to donate a minimum of $30 to support the two Democratic candidates in the Senate runoff on January 5.
Flip the senate: The #ElfforGeorgia table read is raising funds for Democratic candidates Ossoff and Warnock in the Jan 5 runoff as a press release said ‘the best way to spread holiday cheer will be voting loud for all to hear’