Jennifer Tilly is an American-Canadian actress and poker player. She has two Academy Award nominations and is best known for the role of serial killer Tiffany Valentine in the Chuky film franchise. She also voices Bonnie Swanson in Family Guy. Tilly was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame as a part of the Class of 2022.
Jennifer Tilly Poker Achievements
Over the course of her poker career, she has amassed over $1 million in career earnings according to the Hendon Mob. She has been dating poker player Phil Laak since 2004.
In 2005, Tilly won a WSOP bracelet in Event #26: $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold'em. Later that year, she also won the World Poker Tour (WPT) Ladies Invitational Tournament.
"I actually think I'm a very good player," she told PokerNews in 2015. "I've got a lot of cashes, almost a million in tournament earnings and I'm like number 30 on the Women's All-Time Money list. I feel like I'm a good player and if I have something to prove it's only to myself.
"I've had a lot of deep runs in open events and I think a lot of people don't know me or know my game and its easy to make assumptions."
Over the years she has played in the Aussie Millions — finishing 29th in the 2017 Main Event — appeared on High Stakes Poker and picked up four WSOP cashes in 2019.
Jennifer Tilly Movies and TV Shows
Jennifer Tilly is a decorated actress who burst onto the Hollywood scene back in 1989 when she starred opposite of brothers Jeff and Beau Bridges in The Fabulous Baker Boys. In 1994, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Olive Neal in Woody Allen’s Bullets Over Broadway.
From 1984-1991, Tilly was married to Sam Simon, who unfortunately passed away in 2015. Simon, who also played poker, was a writer and producer known for The Simpsons and The Tracey Ullman Show.
Here’s a look at some of Tilly’s more memorable roles:
Movie | Role |
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Chucky Franchise | Tiffany Valentine |
Bullets Over Broadway | Olive Neal |
Bound | Violet |
Family Guy | Bonnie Swanson |
Liar Liar | Samantha Cole |
Made in America | Stacy |
House Arrest | Cindy Figler |
Stuart Little | Mrs. Stout |
Modern Family | Darlene |
Jennifer Tilly Net Worth
Jennifer Tilly’s net worth is approximately $25 million according to celebritynetworth.com. With more than 120 acting credits to her name, Tilly has carved out a successful career in film and television. She has also won more than $1 million playing tournament poker and is a regular in high-stakes cash games. In addition, she reportedly received 30 percent of net proceeds from the estate of her late ex-husband Sam Simon.
Jennifer Tilly Family
Jennifer Tilly was formerly married to The Simpsons producer Sam Simon from 1984-1991. She has been in a long-term relationship with poker player Phil Laak since 2004. Jennifer Tilly currently does not have a husband and does not have any children.
Jennifer Tilly Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jennifer Tilly good at poker?
Yes, Jennifer Tilly is good at poker. Not only does she have a World Series of Poker (WSOP) gold bracelet, but she has also been a fixture in high-stakes cash games. In addition, she was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2022.
Is Jennifer Tilly a winning poker player?
Yes, Jennifer Tilly is a winning poker player. According to the Hendon Mob, she has amassed more than $1 million in lifetime poker tournament winnings. She’s also done well on televised high-stakes cash games.
What is Jennifer Tilly's biggest win in poker?
According to the Hendon Mob, Jennifer Tilly’s biggest poker win came back in 2005 when she topped a field of 601 players to win the $1,000 Ladies Only Event for $158,335 and a WSOP gold bracelet.
Is Jennifer Tilly in Modern Family?
Yes, Jennifer Tilly portrayed the character Darlene in two episodes of Modern Family.
Is Jennifer Tilly in Stuart Little?
Yes, Jennifer Tilly voiced the character of Mrs. Stout in the 1999 film Stuart Little.
Is Jennifer Tilly in Chucky?
Yes, Jennifer Tilly first appeared as Tiffany Valentine in the 1998 movie Bride of Chucky. Since then, she’s appeared in several other projects in the Chucky Franchise.
Is Jennifer Tilly in Family Guy?
Yes, Jennifer Tilly has been the longtime voice of Bonnie Swanson in the animated television show Family Guy.