Will Ferrell
| Born | July 16, 1967 |
| Hometown | Irvine, California, United States |
| Net worth | $160 million |
| Height | 6'4" (1.92m) |
| Spouse | Viveca Paulin |
| Children | Axel Ferrell, Mattias Ferrell, Magnus Ferrell |
| Parents | Betty Kay Overman, Lee Ferrell |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2024 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Barbie (film) | Nominated |
| 2007 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Stranger than Fiction (2006 film) | Nominated |
| 2006 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Producers (2005 film) | Nominated |
| 2001 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | Saturday Night Live | Nominated |
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The Story Behind 'Will & Harper,' as Told by Will and Harper
Longtime comedy friends Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on their new film about a road trip they took after Steele came out as a transgender woman.
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'Will & Harper' review: Will Ferrell hits the road with trans friend
Will Ferrell takes a ride across America with his best friend in "Will & Harper," a sweet, kindhearted documentary about truth, discovery and the open road of friendship. Harper Steele is his co-pilot for the adventure, and she's on her own path: The former "Saturday Night Live" writer underwent a gender transition during the Covid-19 pandemic, announcing her intent to Ferrell and a few close friends and family members by email. Harper had many questions herself - "will I still be loved?" and "w
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Will Ferrell reflects on dressing in drag on 'SNL': 'Something I wouldn't choose to do now'
Will Ferrell is sharing some regrets over his old "Saturday Night Live" sketches where he would dress in women's clothing.
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Will & Harper Is a Daringly Honest Look at Trans Belonging in America
The Netflix documentary follows Will Ferrell and his trans friend Harper Steele on a refreshingly messy cross-country trek.
- EntertainmentUs Weekly
Will Ferrell ‘Wouldn’t Choose’ to Dress in Drag for Laughs on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Today
Will Ferrell has self-imposed rules when it comes to the kinds of comedy he will perform — and that includes not using drag just for laughs. The actor, 57, notably dressed in drag to portray former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno on Saturday Night Live in the late 1990s. In an interview with The New
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'Will & Harper' is funny, moving and surprising. But many who need to see it likely won't
Will Ferrell goes on a road trip with Harper Steele, an old friend who has transitioned, in "Will & Harper," a moving documentary from Josh Greenbaum.
- EntertainmentPeople
Will Ferrell Says Dressing in Drag on 'SNL' Is Something He 'Wouldn't Choose to Do' Now
The 'Saturday Night Live' alum, who appears in the new Netflix documentary 'Will & Harper,' acknowledged he has no desire to revisit drag comedy
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Will Ferrell says dressing in drag for laughs on “SNL” is something he 'wouldn't choose to do now'
The comedian said that there's "a fair amount where you’d lament the choice" of sketches during his "Saturday Night Live" tenure.
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“That’s Something I Wouldn’t Choose To Do Now”: Will Ferrell And Harper Steele Had A Candid Discussion About Their “Saturday Night Live” Regrets
Will’s upcoming Netflix documentary, Will & Harper, centers around his close friendship with Harper Steele, who came out as transgender in 2022.
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Why Will Ferrell Will Never Reprise His Famed Performance as Janet Reno
During a recent conversation with The New York Times alongside his longtime friend Harper Steele, Will Ferrell revealed the one iconic Saturday Night Live character which he “wouldn’t choose to do now.” Ferrell and Steele are promoting their upcoming Netflix documentary, Will & Harper. ...
