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Timothée Chalamet: A Hollywood Star with Poker Chops?

Timothée Chalamet: A Hollywood Star with Poker Chops?
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Iva Dozet News Editor
  • Fact Checked by: PokerListings
  • Last updated on: January 9, 2025 · 2 minutes to read

t’s not every day you hear an A-list actor mention poker. While the game has its fair share of celebrity fans, it’s usually behind the scenes where stars shuffle up and deal. But at the 2025 Golden Globes, Hollywood heartthrob Timothée Chalamet turned heads with an unexpected revelation — he’s “pretty good” at poker. Who knew the same hands that brought Bob Dylan to life on screen might also hold a winning pair?

While Chalamet didn’t walk away with the trophy for his portrayal of the iconic folk musician in A Complete Unknown, he’s now got poker fans buzzing.

Chalamet at the Golden Globes

Chalamet’s portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown earned him a nomination for “Best Performance by a Male Actor,” but Adrien Brody claimed the win for his role in The Brutalist.

However, the awards ceremony wasn’t all about trophies. On the red carpet, Chalamet’s co-star Elle Fanning spilled some unexpected details about the actor’s life off-camera. In an interview with E! News’ Zuri Hall, Fanning revealed, “He’s so dedicated and focused in his work, but he’s actually kind of just a goofball. And he’s pretty good at poker.”

Fanning herself isn’t a stranger to the game, either. She admitted to dabbling in online poker on PokerStars, albeit only for play money. “It’s not real money,” she clarified, while deftly sidestepping any mention of her username. When asked who might be the better player, Fanning played coy, saying, “I don’t know. No, not necessarily.”

Timothée Chalamet and Poker: Hollywood Meets Hold’em

This wasn’t the first time poker has surfaced in conversations around Chalamet. Last month, he joined podcaster Theo Von to talk about A Complete Unknown and his co-star Ed Norton. Norton, of course, is a poker icon in his own right thanks to his unforgettable role as “Worm” in the cult classic Rounders. The conversation naturally veered into poker territory, with Chalamet casually asking Von, “You ever see Rounders? You ever play Texas hold’em?”

While Chalamet didn’t divulge much about his own poker experience, it’s clear he’s familiar with the game and its cultural touchstones. Fans might also remember that he played a poker player in Woody Allen’s A Rainy Day in New York back in 2019—a performance that now feels more prophetic than scripted.

Maybe he’s picked up tips from poker-savvy co-stars like Norton? Or maybe it was just him being diligent with his research for the role. Either way, it’s safe to say the actor’s interest in the game isn’t just a fleeting curiosity. And with Fanning’s playful nod to his poker prowess, it’s not hard to imagine Chalamet dealing a hand or two at a casual Hollywood game night — or even testing his skills at a celebrity charity poker tournament in the future.

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