A 'Spirited' Love Story! All About Will Ferrell's Wife
Get to know the woman who won the "Elf" star's heart.
Will Ferrell’s wife, Viveca Paulin, can be considered quite the lucky lady. The Saturday Night Live alum is known for being one of the funniest people in show business. We have to imagine their relationship is filled with laughter on top of love!
It may be hard to think of Ferrell as a doting husband given his goofy demeanor. As a result, it may surprise his fans to learn that he’s been married for over two decades! So just who is the woman who captured the comedian’s heart?
Here is everything you need to know about Will Ferrell’s wife Viveca Paulin and their relationship!
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Does Will Ferrell have a partner?
Will Ferrell does indeed have a partner in life. He is married to his wife, Swedish (sometime) actress Viveca Paulin. The two first met in 1995 before getting married in 2000. That’s a long time, not just by Hollywood standards—but by any!
Is Will Ferrell still married?
Will Ferrell is still married to his wife Viveca Paulin and has been since the year 2000. The two have been together since before Ferrell’s star blew up with SNL and his movie roles like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Zoolander. Their 22-year marriage is still going strong!
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Who is Will Ferrell's wife?
Will Ferrell’s wife is Viveca Paulin. Paulin was born in Sweden, however, she was raised in Boston. The comedian’s wife has a B.A. in art history from Pomona College and works in the art world as an auctioneer. It’s not surprising then that she is an art collector as well.
Paulin is also an actress, having met her famous husband in an acting class in 1995. She appeared alongside her husband in 1998’s A Night at the Roxbury and in a role on the TV Land series Younger in 2015, among other projects.
The Swedish transplant is also a philanthropist, joining with her husband to donate to worthy causes. They have made contributions to Cancer for College (an organization that provides scholarships and educational opportunities to cancer survivors), the University of Southern California's Swim with Mike Foundation scholarship campaign (a nonprofit that supports student-athletes who have survived a catastrophic injury or illness) and the Viveca Paulin and Will Ferrell Scholarship Fund (a nonprofit that supports USC’s female soccer players). Through the Viveca Paulin and Will Ferrell Scholarship Fund in 2018, the couple funded a full scholarship.
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How did Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin meet?
Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin first met in 1995 in an acting class. The two briefly dated before deciding to stay just friends. However, clearly the platonic relationship didn’t last as the two realized they still had romantic feelings for each other after a few years.
How long have Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin been together?
Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin have known each other since 1995. The two only dated for a short time after meeting and decided they were better off as friends. Ferrell joined Saturday Night Live in 1995 and had to relocate from Los Angeles to New York as a result, but the two stayed in touch. During a brief hiatus between seasons of SNL, the two revealed their feelings for each other and decided to give their relationship a second chance.
Ferrell claims the two got together “after a five-year friendship” which would put the restart of their romantic relationship in 2000—which is the same year the couple tied the knot. As a result, the answer to this question is kind of complicated. Ferrell and Paulin have known each other for almost 30 years, 27 years to be exact. They have been married for 22 years.
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When did Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin get married?
Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin got married on Aug. 12, 2000. The pair has been married for 22 years as of this past summer.
How old is Viveca Paulin?
Viveca Paulin was born on April 24, 1969. As of 2022, she is 53 years old. Will Ferrell was born on July 16, 1967, making the actor 55 years old. With just a two-year age difference between them, the couple represents a rarity in Hollywood—an age-appropriate relationship!
Where is Viveca Paulin from?
Viveca Paulin was originally born in Sweden—in Askim, G?teborg och Bohus l?n, Sweden to be exact. However, she was raised mostly in Boston, MA. But, when Ferrell and Paulin first met, both were living in Los Angeles, so she is one well-traveled woman!
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Does Will Ferrell live in Bend, Oregon?
Will Ferrell and his family are said to split their time between homes in Los Angeles, California, New York City and Bend, Oregon. Considering the fact that Ferrell is busy filming movies much of the time, he likely spends the majority of his time in New York or LA, as those are two major hubs for show business.
What movies is Viveca Paulin in?
Viveca Paulin has appeared in three movies: 1997’s Money Talks, 1998’s A Night at the Roxbury and 2018’s Ralph Breaks the Internet (in a voiceover role). She has appeared on three TV shows: Martial Law in 1998, The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien in 2010 and Younger in 2015.
Do Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin have kids?
Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin have three kids. The couple has three sons: Magnus Ferrell (18), Mattias Ferrell (16) and Axel Ferrell (12).
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