When celebrities play against the pros
Forget easy celebrity TV tournaments, we recap the best moments where Hollywood stars played in real tournaments against real poker players.
Michael Phelps
The greatest Olympian of all time also looks like he brought that competitive edge to live poker:
Ray Romano
Although not in the hand, this is a classic video worth repeating, as Ray Romano is at the table when Quads lose to a Royal Flush:
Kevin Pollak
The deepest ever celebrity run in the Main Event is also memorable for one of the sickest bad beats, as the Usual Suspects star gets very unlucky:
Matt Damon
He may have played the most iconic fictional poker character in history, but Matt Damon's acting seemed off in this hand:
Jason Alexander
The Seinfeld star is a regular at the WSOP and here he is at the table with Greg Raymer:
Oliver Hudson
Possibly the most famous celebrity poker hand ever, as Oliver Hudson finds himself all-in on the very first hand of the Main Event:
Jennifer Tilly
It seems a little unfair to even mention movie star Tilly as if she is an amateur player, because it is well documented she is a great player, as this clip of her holding her own against Sam Trickett proves:
Aaron Paul
How can we not include the Breaking Bad star who made his GPL debut this week? Here are some highlights from his three hour battle with Fabrice Soulier:
Did we miss a classic clip? Let us know in the comments.
