Kylie Jenner, following her recent victory in a high-stakes poker game against Timothée Chalamet, finds herself captivated by the allure of poker.
Kylie Jenner, the 27-year-old socialite, never fails to stir up a buzz. With a whopping 394 million followers on Instagram, she wields significant influence. Recently, she shared a story showing her playing poker at an undisclosed casino, using chips worth less than $100. Her friend Victoria Helena Villarroel was also present, with Villarroel reposting the image, commenting, "I almost had you!!smh."
Just like Mark Zuckerberg, Jenner's wealth allows her to engage in high-stakes poker games, but her current play suggests otherwise. They both recently participated in a Cartier-hosted poker night at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont, which was a celebration of her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet's nomination for the Best Actor award at the Oscars for his role in 'A Complete Unknown.'
Jenner and Chalamet seem to have caught the poker bug, as they both attended the event. GQ Editor Frazier Tharpe praised Jenner, stating she played "sneakily, one of the most formidable players at the table, raising big bets with the confidence of a high roller." Chalamet, too, has been recognized for his poker skills. In January, Elle Fanning revealed that he's "pretty good at poker."
In celebrity circles, poker serves as a social connector. While Jennifer Tilly, a top-tier celebrity player with over $1M in earnings and a WSOP bracelet, demonstrates serious competitive skill, Jenner and Chalamet appear more interested in using poker as a means for mingling and recreation, rather than competing seriously.
Here's a comparison of their involvement in poker:
| Aspect | Kylie Jenner | Timothée Chalamet ||-------------------|------------------------|-------------------------|| Public Play | Social event attendee | Event honoree || Skill Evidence| None reported | None reported || Motivation | Social/leisure | Celebration/networking |
- Kylie Jenner, similarly to Mark Zuckerberg, uses her wealth to entertain herself with high-stakes poker games, but her current play implies a less serious approach.
- Recently, Jenner shared a story on Instagram showing her playing poker at an undisclosed casino, while her friend Victoria Helena Villarroel reposted the image commenting about almost winning.
- GQ Editor Frazier Tharpe praised Jenner for her poker game, describing her as one of the most formidable players at a Cartier-hosted poker night at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont, where both Jenner and her boyfriend Timothée Chalamet attended.
- Jennifer Tilly, a top-tier celebrity poker player, showcases serious competitive skill, in stark contrast to Jenner and Chalamet, who seem to use poker as a social connector and means for mingling and recreation.
- While celebrity poker games often serve as a platform for networking, celebrities like Jenner and Chalamet seem to prioritize leisure and celebratory occasions over serious competition.
