Jennifer Tilly Shares Life as a Wealthy Hoarder and Poker Star

Jennifer Tilly Shares Life as a Wealthy Hoarder and Poker Star

Jennifer Tilly has captivated audiences in Hollywood long before she emerged as a standout on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” With her unique persona and entertaining narratives, Tilly has gained a substantial following.

During season 14 of the reality show, Bravo fans eagerly absorbed Tilly’s every word. Despite being new to the series, she has garnered impressive wealth through an array of unconventional interests.

At 66 years old, Tilly embraces her identity as a self-proclaimed hoarder, openly admitting that she struggles to part with her expensive treasures.

In a recent episode, the actress best known for her role in “Bride of Chucky” revealed her extensive property holdings. Tilly owns multiple residences, including two adjacent mansions in Bel Air. One functions as a playhouse, while the other serves as her primary residence.

Reflecting on her lifestyle, Tilly explained, “When the pandemic started, I thought, ‘Oh, I need an office.’ I have two houses right next to each other, so you’d think I’d get everything I wanted. I wanted a stripper pole because I played a stripper in a movie once, and that’s really good upper-body exercise. But you literally need an entire room, because you need all the space around to swing. So, I didn’t have a room for that.”

Her desire for personal space extends beyond typical requests. Tilly continued, “Then I needed a recording studio because I record ‘Family Guy’ in one of my closets, and it’s really hard to get in my closet all the time with all the recording equipment. So, I thought a recording studio would be really nice because you also have these ambitious ideas, like, ‘One day I’ll make a podcast, and it’d be very good to have a recording studio.’”

Despite her numerous closets, Tilly humorously noted that she rarely part with items from her wardrobe. “I actually have five closets because I’m a hoarder. I never get rid of anything. How can I get rid of my Tom Ford Gucci? Even though that’s, like, three sizes ago.”

Interestingly, Tilly mentioned that her playhouse is “bigger” than her actual residence, experiencing far less clutter due to a lack of regular inhabitants.

Her life of luxury also includes properties beyond Bel Air. Tilly acknowledged, “I have a property in Las Vegas because my boyfriend and I are professional poker players.” She and partner Phil Laak have been together since 2004.

Furthermore, Tilly shared, “I own a beach house in Malibu, but we never go there because there’s a ghost there, and he really doesn’t like us being there. I can’t blame him.”

Throughout her appearances on “RHOBH,” Tilly showcased her luxurious tastes, often highlighting her unique couture collection. Among the standout pieces is a high-end Louis Vuitton-monogrammed purse, strikingly designed in the shape of a cruise ship.

Her opulent lifestyle is supported by multiple career endeavors, notably her impressive professional poker career.

In 2005, Tilly made headlines as the first celebrity to win the World Series of Poker. That same year, she triumphed in the World Poker Tour Ladies Invitational Tournament. Experts estimate that she has earned over $1 million from her poker ventures, as reported by The Hendon Mob.

She commented on the poker world, stating, “In poker, you’re trained not to show what you’re feeling. Even if you’re bluffing all-in for $100,000, you just sit there. As a professional actress, you’re trained not to make a scene.”

In addition to her poker accolades, Tilly benefits financially from her participation in one of the most successful animated series in history, “The Simpsons.”

Tilly was married to the late producer Sam Simon for seven years, and though they divorced in 1991, the pair remained close friends until his passing in 2015.

On the show, Tilly reminisced, “I was married to him for seven years, and we were together for about 10 years. And then when we got divorced, I got a piece of ‘The Simpsons’ in the divorce settlement. And nobody knew that ‘The Simpsons’ was going to go on for trillions of years.”

Living a Life of Opulence and Charm

Through her diverse interests and experiences, Jennifer Tilly exemplifies a multifaceted celebrity who navigates the worlds of entertainment and poker with equal flair. While she maintains her playful image as a hoarder, her impressive career contributes to a luxurious lifestyle that few can imagine. As she continues to shine on both the poker circuit and reality television, Tilly remains a figure of fascination for fans everywhere.