Pickleball? Passé! Now Hollywood Is Mad for MahJong
Mahjong is experiencing a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Hollywood, as celebrities embrace the game. Influential figures like Larry David and Meghan Markle are among those learning and playing mahjong, which has been linked to a desire for social connection post-pandemic. While the game has evolved in America, some critics argue that this trend may stray too far from its Asian roots.
- ▪Larry David recently promoted mahjong in a commercial, expressing his preference for the game over watching TV.
- ▪Celebrities like Meghan Markle are forming mahjong groups, highlighting its social appeal.
- ▪The game's popularity is attributed to a post-pandemic desire for connection and the aesthetic appeal of collectible tile sets.
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Clockwise from top left: The mahjong set from A24's Everything Everywhere All At Once sold out but will be reissued in June. Siblings Adele and Fred Astaire played mahjong in 1926. A Halloween-themed tile set by Odd Mom Out creator Jill Kargman, who plans to compete in the MahJong World Championship in Las Vegas in October. The "Mahjong Queen" necklace from Nicky Hilton's jewelry line, Theo Grace. Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images; Courtesy of Brand (3) Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Leave it to Larry David, who championed pickleball on Curb Your Enthusiasm, to ride the mahjong wave.
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