The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ Jennifer Tilly has nothing but love for her longtime boyfriend, Phil Laak. In fact, when she’s not busy working or hanging out with her friends from the 90210, she and Phil are making time for one another.Â
In recent months, Jennifer has shared new insights into her relationship with Phil, offering up looks at sweet date nights, casual hangouts, and romantic trips. In mid-September, she shared a photo of herself and her boyfriend out on the town. “At one of our favorite restaurants: Peppone’s,” she wrote, alongside the photo of the duo.
She’s also given a glimpse at domestic life with her man by sharing a photo of them hanging out by the pool. While Jennifer was dressed to the nines in a feathery gown, heels, and jewels, Phil was dressed down in a cap and sweats. “Phil styled himself!” Jennifer captioned the moment.Â
Also in September, Jennifer shared more photos from her life with Phil, whom she has been dating since 2004, in honor of his birthday. She wrote, “Happy birthday to my man Phil!”
Who is Jennifer TIlly’s boyfriend, Phil Laak?
Phil was born in Dublin, Ireland and he moved to Massachusetts with his family when he was a kid. He later attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he got a degree in mechanical engineering before pursuing a career in professional poker playing. That career has been quite successful for him as he holds both a World Poker Tour title and a World Series of Poker bracelet.
Jennifer Tilly and Phil Laak’s relationship details
As mentioned, Jennifer and Phl began dating over 20 years ago in 2004. In an episode of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills After Show, Jennifer opened up more about her dynamic with Phil. “I’ve been with my man for 20 years. I would say he’s my type,” she said. “He’s a poker player. He just sort of likes to shuffle around in his pajamas and mutter about, you know, things going on in the world.”
She added, “Yeah, he’s the best. Shuffles around in his pajamas and talks about cryptocurrency — that’s my man.”
Inside Jennifer Tilly and Phil Laak’s poker career
In addition to her successful career as an actress, Jennifer is also an accomplished professional poker player like Phil. In June, she shared a photo of them at the poker table and noted how they share a love for their profession: “The couple that plays together stays together!” Â
Jennifer Tilly’s dating and relationship history
She has been open about her romantic past, as well as the lessons she’s learned from previous (unnamed) paramours. Additionally, Jennifer was married once to Sam Simon, who is best known as a television producer and co-creator of The Simpsons. Jennifer and Simon were married from 1984 to 1991. Simon passed away in 2015. These days, she is in a longterm relationship with Phil.
Jennifer Tilly remembers her late ex-husband, Sam Simon
Still, all these years later, her ex-husband remains an important figure in her life, even after his death. She remembered her late husband in a tribute she shared to social media in June, writing, “Happy Birthday, Sam. You will always be in our hearts.”
Want more insight into her divorce? Jennifer has always been open about her financial situation following their split.Â
