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'Elf' and 'Couples Retreat' actor Faizon Love arrested amid child support battle

LA Times · Jun 18, 2026, 10:11 PM

Key takeaways

  • “Elf” star Faizon Love is back in handcuffs.
  • Love is being held without bond at Orient Road Jail in Tampa.
  • According to court documents that were filed earlier this year and reviewed by TMZ, Love allegedly owes Tiffany Lee $250,000 in child support.

Faizon Love, an actor known for “Elf” and “Couples Retreat,” has been arrested. (Associated Press) By Emily St. Martin Staff Writer Follow June 18, 2026 3:11 PM PT 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.

“Elf” star Faizon Love is back in handcuffs.

The actor and comedian, who played the department store manager fed up with the holiday antics of Will Ferrell’s Buddy in “Elf,” was arrested Tuesday night in Florida’s Hillsborough County on two contempt-of-court charges. Love is being held without bond at Orient Road Jail in Tampa.

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