'Elf' star Faizon Love’s shockingly low income revealed amid arrest in child support case
Actor Faizon Love was arrested on two contempt of court charges for failing to pay $250,000 in child support to Tiffany Lee. He told a Florida court he is unemployed and destitute, relying on annual Elf royalties of approximately $10,000. Love spent 16 days in jail before his release from the Hillsborough County facility.
What changed
New court documents reveal Love earned $0 in 2025 and had a five-year peak income of $13,000.
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Faizon Love Claims $0 Income in 2025 Amid Child Support Dispute
confidence 95%Actor Faizon Love was arrested on two contempt of court charges for failing to pay $250,000 in child support to Tiffany Lee. He told a Florida court he is unemployed and destitute, relying on annual Elf royalties of approximately $10,000. Love spent 16 days in jail before his release from the Hillsborough County facility.
What's confirmed:
- Faizon Love was arrested on two counts of contempt of court regarding a child support case.
- Tiffany Lee claims Love owes nearly $250,000 in unpaid child support.
- Love reported $0 in annual income for 2025.
- The highest gross income Love earned over the last five years was $13,000.
- Love claims he survives on annual royalties from the movie Elf of about $10,000.
- Love was released from the Hillsborough County jail after 16 days.
Still unconfirmed:
- Love is homeless and relies on a friend to cover his expenses.
- Love's lawyer stated the homelessness claim was not the full story.
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Faizon Love released after child support arrest
confidence 90%Actor Faizon Love has been released from custody in Florida. He was previously arrested on two counts of contempt of court regarding a child support and paternity case. His legal team claims royalties from the movie Elf serve as his primary income.
What's confirmed:
- Faizon Love was arrested in Florida on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- The 58-year-old actor faced two counts of contempt of court.
- The charges relate to a paternity and child support case.
Still unconfirmed:
- Royalties from the movie Elf are Love's main source of income.
- Love reported a shockingly low income during his child support battle.
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Faizon Love Arrested in Florida Over Child Support Contempt
confidence 90%Actor Faizon Love was arrested on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Hillsborough County, Florida. He faces two charges of contempt of court related to a paternity and child support case. Love is currently being held without bond.
What's confirmed:
- Faizon Love was arrested in Florida on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
- The actor was booked on two charges of contempt of court.
- Love is being held without bond.
- The arrest occurred in Hillsborough County.
- The legal dispute involves child support payments.
Still unconfirmed:
- Love owes $250,000 in child support arrears.
- Love claimed in court he is completely broke, lacks a permanent home, and relies on a friend for expenses.
- Love is 58 years old.