Will Ferrell and his wife of 25 years, Viveca Paulin, made a charming appearance at the Baby2Baby Gala in Los Angeles over the weekend. The longtime couple looked radiant as they smiled for photos at the annual event, hosted by Jessica Alba, marking one of their rare public outings together.
Will Ferrell Debuts New Blonde Look
GettyFerrell, 58, caught fans off guard with a striking new blonde hairstyle, sparking buzz online.
GettyMany wondered if the fresh look is connected to his upcoming film Judgment Day, which he’s currently shooting in Georgia alongside Zac Efron.
The comedian and the Swedish actress-art dealer have been together for nearly three decades. They first met in 1995 and married in 2000, building a strong and enduring partnership.
GettyTogether, they share three sons—Magnus, 21, Mattias, 18, and Axel, 15—and have managed to keep their family life refreshingly private despite Ferrell’s A-list fame.
A Look Back at Will & Viveca’s Love Story
GettyFerrell has often called Paulin his “true love” and credits her with keeping him grounded beyond the glitz of Hollywood. Though they prefer to keep their relationship out of the public eye, the two occasionally make appearances together at special events.
GettyLast year, Ferrell and Paulin attended the premiere of his Netflix film, “Will & Harper”, walking the red carpet alongside their sons, Magnus and Mattias, for a rare family outing.
The Comedian Reflects on His ‘Embarrassing’ School Days
GettyDuring a recent appearance on the MeSsy podcast with Christina Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Ferrell shared a lighthearted story from his childhood that still makes him cringe.
He revealed that his legal name is John William Ferrell, which often led to confusion at school. “I remember feeling so embarrassed because my real name is John,” he said. “The teacher would call out, ‘John Ferrell?’ and I’d have to say, ‘Here, but I go by Will.’”
The Elf star continued, “It wasn’t my choice. My parents named me John, but they called me Will. I grew up as Will, but on every school form, my legal name was John Ferrell. I don’t know why it embarrassed me so much to explain.”
With a laugh, he added, “People are probably going to hear this and think, ‘That’s the lamest thing ever.’”
Ferrell Keeps His Trademark Humor Alive
GettyFerrell, who studied sports broadcasting at the University of Southern California, recently reflected on a playful moment from his Netflix comedy “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga.”
In the film, he snuck in a good-natured jab at USC’s longtime rival, Arizona State University. “That was Pac-12 fellowship right there,” he joked to Screen Rant, as reported by The Daily Mail. “That was also a perfect party school to make fun of. At USC, we’re graduates of a fine academic institution now.”
Ferrell starred in “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” as Lars Erickssong, an aspiring Eurovision singer, alongside Pierce Brosnan, who played his father.
