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Jennifer Tilly is an Oscar-nominated American actress and a prominent professional poker player. A World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner, she is one of the most recognizable faces in the game, bridging the gap between Hollywood celebrity and high-stakes poker.
Career Earnings & Biggest Results
With total live tournament earnings of $1,061,985 (according to The Hendon Mob), Tilly is a highly successful competitor on the global circuit. Her career-defining victory came in 2005 when she won the WSOP Ladies No-Limit Texas Hold’em Championship, earning $158,335 and her first gold bracelet. She followed this up by winning the WPT Ladies Night III later that same year. In late 2025, she made headlines again by participating in a massive $1.1 million pot on High Stakes Poker against Doug Polk and Santhosh Suvarna. Her combined success in entertainment and gaming has led to an estimated net worth of approximately $25 million.
Biography & Poker Background
Born Jennifer Ellen Chan in Harbor City, California, Tilly is an accomplished actress known for her roles in Bullets Over Broadway and the Chucky horror franchise. She was introduced to poker by her long-time partner, professional player Phil “The Unabomber” Laak. Despite early skepticism from the poker community, her 2005 WSOP win solidified her status as a serious threat at the tables. She briefly announced her retirement from professional poker in 2008 but returned shortly after, stating that “poker is an addiction” she couldn’t stay away from.
Play Style & Strategy
Tilly is recognized for an aggressive and “unpredictable” play style that often keeps her opponents off-balance. While she initially leaned on her acting skills to mask tells, she has developed a deep technical understanding of the game through years of high-stakes play. She is a regular in the world’s most televised cash games, including Poker After Dark and High Stakes Poker, where she is known for her fearlessness in large pots and her ability to engage in psychological warfare with top-tier pros. Her strategy emphasizes reading her opponents’ physical and verbal cues, a skill she seamlessly translates from her acting career to the felt.
Social Media & Online Presence
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