Who is elf best friend?

In the popular holiday movie "Elf," Buddy the Elf's best friend is a character named Jovie, played by Zooey Deschanel. Jovie works at the Gimbels department store and becomes Buddy's love interest as the story unfolds. Their friendship grows as Buddy introduces her to his whimsical and cheerful perspective on life, ultimately helping her embrace the holiday spirit.