Inside actor Faizon Loves fall from grace from Elf stardom to no home or savings

Embattled “Elf” star Faizon Love revealed in a Florida courtroom Friday that he is completely broke, has no permanent home, drives an old car, and relies on a friend to cover his expenses.Lawyers for the 58-year-old actor, who was booked in Hillsborough County Tuesday on an outstanding warrant, argued in court that he has fallen on hard times since appearing in the Will Ferrell-led blockbuster, 10 Tampa Bay News reported.Love is facing two contempt of court charges stemming from a child support case, according to TMZ, which reported his ex, Tiffany Lee, claims he’s $250,000 in arrears.The “Couple’s Retreat” star has claimed he didn’t earn a single cent in 2025 and that his highest gross income over the last five years was just $13,000, the outlet reported.The actor insisted in court documents earlier this year that he could not come up with the $250,000 he allegedly owes.His lawyer pointed to him being homeless, driving a 1999 car and having zero savings.Lee shot back in court Friday, claiming Love previously told her she “wasn’t going to get a dime” and that he would stop working and cancel shows to avoid paying child support, 10 Tampa Bay News reported.Love’s attorney argued that keeping him behind bars prevents him from working and is damaging his Hollywood reputation.The judge ordered the “Friday” actor, who appeared in court in a wheelchair, be released from custody and handed down a July 1 deadline to provide a financial statement to prove he can’t afford the child support payments, according to the outlet....