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      • Jessica Chastain took on the role of Molly Bloom, portraying her transformation from athlete to "poker princess." Chastain's performance captured Bloom's intelligence, tenacity, and vulnerability. Idris Elba played Charlie Jaffey, Bloom's lawyer, bringing gravitas to the role.
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  1. Sep 20, 2024 · Molly Bloom, often referred to as the "Poker Princess," gained notoriety as the organizer of high-stakes poker games attended by A-list celebrities, professional athletes, and wealthy socialites. Born on April 2, 1978, in Loveland, Colorado, Bloom initially pursued a career in skiing and attended the University of Colorado Boulder.

  2. Sep 22, 2024 · "Molly's Game" is a gripping drama based on the true story of Molly Bloom, a former Olympic-class skier who ran one of the most exclusive high-stakes poker games in the world. The film, directed by Aaron Sorkin and released in 2017, follows Molly's journey from promising athlete to underground poker queenpin.

  3. Sep 1, 2024 · Tobey, best known for his role in the Spiderman trilogy, played an instrumental role in Molly Bloom’s infamous underground poker games. He not only played in these games but was also mentioned as the mastermind behind it.

  4. Sep 19, 2024 · The American actress, model, and animal activist Shannon Elizabeths interest in poker grew from a hobby to a full-fledged career, earning her name as one of the leading celebrity poker players in 2006. The story’s main moments:

  5. Sep 19, 2024 · What’s known: Arguably the most famous celebrity poker game ever held Tobeys game was recently featured in a tell-all book by the game’s facilitator Molly Bloom.

  6. Sep 18, 2024 · Unlike most heroes of poker movies, Bloom was not a poker player but rather a host of private poker games that included some of the biggest celebrities in the world. Molly’s Game tells the story of how the game first started, as well as the more tragic ending that eventually saw Bloom imprisoned for illegal gambling.