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Will Ferrell | Will Ferrell's kids Mattias, Axel, and Magnus | Source: Getty Images
Will Ferrell | Will Ferrell's kids Mattias, Axel, and Magnus | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell Appears with 3 Rarely-Seen Grown-Up Sons & Wife of 23 Years Who Was Just a Friend for a Long Time

Vanessa Seifert
Jul 14, 2023
02:00 P.M.
  • Will Ferrell attended the "Barbie" premiere with his whole family.
  • This was the first time the Ferrell family was publicly seen since 2017.
  • Despite keeping his family life private, he's proud to see his sons develop a funny bone.
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Comedian Will Ferrell brought his entire family to the big "Barbie” premiere in London. Ferrell plays the CEO of Mattel in the highly anticipated movie.

While it is very rare for the actor to appear publicly with his family as he usually keeps his personal life private, he was with his wife Viveca Paulin, and their three kids Magnus, 19, Mattias, 16, and Axel,13 during the occasion.

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin with their children Mattias, Axel, and Magnus at the "Barbie" premiere in London, 2023. | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin with their children Mattias, Axel, and Magnus at the "Barbie" premiere in London, 2023. | Source: Getty Images

This was the first time the Ferrell family was seen publicly together since they attended the "Daddy Home 2" premiere in 2017.

For the rare family appearance, the actor's sons all wore coordinated suits. The second eldest, Mattias, wore a deep blue suit that matched his mother's a-line dress. Magnus donned a purple one, and the youngest wore a light blue suit. Ferrell wore a black suit but kept the "Barbie" theme by adding a pink tie.

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The Ferrell family hardly has a social media presence, so to see them all together was attention-grabbing. Even though the parents keep their children out of the spotlight, the "Anchorman" star and his wife recently attended the "May December" screening at the Cannes Festival.

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in Los Angeles in 2016. | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in Los Angeles in 2016. | Source: Getty Images

Ferrell has been happily married to his wife for over two decades, thanks to their love story that solidified their union.

Who Is Will Ferrell's Wife?

Paulin was born in Sweden but grew up in Boston. She might have been the inspiration behind the actor's film. "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga."

In 1998, Ferrell and his wife visited Sweden, and as they were hanging out with one of Paulin's cousins, the mother of three suggested they watch Eurovision. The actor knew nothing about the competition, but that night was the finale, and Ferrell was glued to the TV.

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Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin with their children Mattias, Axel, and Magnus in Los Angeles in 2014. | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin with their children Mattias, Axel, and Magnus in Los Angeles in 2014. | Source: Getty Images

Besides being her husband's muse and the mother of his three children, Paulin works as an art collector and auctioneer. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from Pomona College and learned about auctioneering at Butterfield & Butterfield.

A well-known auctioneer at Los Angeles Modern Auctions, it is not surprising that Paulin, along with Ferrell, has one of the best-growing art collections, including the alphabet prints by John Baldessari, which they used to help their children read.

However, the art collector also has acting experience. In fact, she and her husband met in an acting class and the one thing Ferrell loved about her was her sense of humor. Paulin starred in Ferrell's film "A Night at the Roxbury" and played the role of a Swedish author in "Younger."

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Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in Los Angeles in 2004. | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in Los Angeles in 2004. | Source: Getty Images

After meeting in the acting class, Paulin and Ferrell dated but ended their relationship when the actor moved to New York for "Saturday Night Live." They eventually started dating other people but remained friends.

The "Daddy's Home" actor said hours felt like minutes when he was on the phone with Paulin, but he was ready to end a phone call with his girlfriend after 15 minutes.

When the actor returned to Los Angeles, he told Paulin how he felt. Luckily, the art collector also had feelings for him. Ferrell could not hide his excitement. "I didn't play it cool at all. I went, 'I just told my uncle that I'm going to marry you one day!'” he said.

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in France, in 2023. | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in France, in 2023. | Source: Getty Images

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The "Step Brothers" star kept his promise. He planned a romantic proposal that ended up being funny and awkward. Ferrell took his wife to the beach, where they had one of their first dates, but Paulin said, "The beach is creepy at night," to which he replied, "Shut up, this is supposed to be really romantic."

Despite trying his best to get back into the moment, Paulin's comment threw him off, and he forgot everything he wanted to say. The actor does not even remember if he went down on one knee, but he popped the question and got the yes he needed.

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin with their children Mattias, Axel, and Magnus in Los Angeles in 2017. | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin with their children Mattias, Axel, and Magnus in Los Angeles in 2017. | Source: Getty Images

The couple walked down the aisle in 2000 and welcomed their three sons together. Twenty-three years later, Ferrell and his wife are still happily married and get to watch their children develop their funny bones, thanks to their father's genes.

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All About Will Ferrell's Children

Ferrell might make a lot of jokes about being a father, but he loves spending quality time with his children. He is especially proud of his sons for discovering their own sense of humor.

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in New York in 2008. | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and Viveca Paulin in New York in 2008. | Source: Getty Images

The actor spoke about his eldest son Magnus and addressed the backlash he got for naming his child "the great one." He explained that it was nothing egotistical, but he and his wife just wanted their son to have a Scandinavian name.

The star of "The Other Guys" also gushed over his proud father moment with Magnus. He discovered how much of a good sense of humor his son had when he saw his yearbook photo. The actor explained, "Last year, for his yearbook photo, he borrowed another kid's glasses. He doesn't wear glasses. There he is with this very serious look with glasses on."

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The father of three might like his son's jokes, but he is not too fond of the idea of his teenage son dating. Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, his co-star in the film "Daddy’s Home 2," revealed that their eldest children had formed a friendship.

Will Ferrell  and his son Magnus in London in 2023. | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and his son Magnus in London in 2023. | Source: Getty Images

The fathers realized there was no way to stop their teenagers from dating, and Wahlberg, even gave Magnus his blessing to date his daughter Ella Rae. "I've come to understand that it is inevitable that she'll be with somebody, so if it could be with someone like Will, I would be happy," said Wahlberg.

Magnus is reportedly an aspiring musician and has formed a band with his friends. The band had its first performance in December 2022, and Ferrell was there to support his son.

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Will Ferrell and his son Mattias  in Los Angeles in 2009.  | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and his son Mattias in Los Angeles in 2009. | Source: Getty Images

His second child Mattias was also given a Swedish name meaning "Gift of God." The 16-year-old reportedly started getting into his father's "Saturday Night Live" sketches when he was eight.

The father loves to watch his son discover some of his comedy, but Mattias is also said to be a big sports fan. Ferrell and his wife even signed up to coach their son's soccer team when he was eight.

The youngest of Paulin and Ferrell's children, Axel, is said to be a big fan of Halloween, and so are his brothers. But the father of three has said the best thing about raising his sons was embarrassing them every chance he got.

Will Ferrell and his son Axel in Los Angeles in 2014  | Source: Getty Images

Will Ferrell and his son Axel in Los Angeles in 2014 | Source: Getty Images

When they misbehaved, Ferrell would show up to the dinner table with no pants on, and for Halloween, no matter what kind of costumes they chose, he showed up as the poop emoji for many years.

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