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Jennifer Tilly appears to have settled the debate around Peking duck: this is not a dish shared. The actress and poker player went out of her way to flag a battered and bashed roasted duck for the world, and everyone who follows her food journeys promptly melted and got hungry.
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Tilly’s picture, taken at an apparent upscale restaurant, shows her smiling brightly as she holds a platter with a whole golden duck, a true delight to behold. The dark lighting and the elegant booth, as well as the venue she tagged, make me guess it’s Mott32 in Vancouver. A glass of broken ruby and the duck’s customary sides complete the picture, making it feel like a touch of light luxury. Her caption, though, was all business: ‘Why yes, I did eat this whole Peking duck by myself! 😋’
A bunch of reactions popped up under her post and judging by the tone they bounced between “You go, girl!” and “OMG so jealous”. As one fan put it, “Wow, that looks so delicious, Jenn! You could’ve at least shared a little with me haha. Enjoy, queen, you deserve it all,” which nicely summarised the friendly envy that filled the thread.
“I’d eat the whole damn thing too!” went another, and many others seemed to resonate with the enthusiasm. “A girls gotta eat” popped up as well, a sly reference to the unapologetic pleasure Tilly was taking in her one-woman feast.
The wit was flying on all fronts, too. One individual quipped, “The Skin Looks Beautiful! … The duck looks Good too😋,” smartly switching a compliment between Tilly and the dish. Someone else added, “What in the world…who let quack out, who, whoooo! 😂.” Because, of course, duck puns are inevitable.
Tilly made the moment felt for many in a different way. Unlike others who post a curated version of their lives, she was an A-lister openly celebrating an enormous, delicious, and absurd meal—a duck—done completely solo. Beyond the jokes and the cravings her image sparked, she made the moment felt. There was zero pretentiousness; forget a kale leaf, no picking.
A fan articulated this nicely, saying, “It’s what I love about you, you are a foodie and always have candy…. Me too! We are besties in my head.” Another said, “She’s so relatable, not a rich snob at all.” That’s the one thing about Tilly — at the poker table, a movie set, or deep in duck territory, she’s authentic and effortlessly fun.
But of course, not every reminisce was about ducks. Some thought it was a chicken or a piglet—both terrible guesses. One person took a bizarre ‘Bella Mafia’ memory trip, “I just got a flash from Bella mafia when you threw away the dinner grabbed a bottle of champagne and got carried to bed over your husband’s shoulder that was very sexy❤️.” There was no logical connection—but that’s the magic of a Jennifer Tilly post; it sends you somewhere.
The responses, in general, appreciated Tilly’s attitude, openness, and vibe. One commenter wrote, “If you can.. you SHOULD,” and that said it all. Why wouldn’t Tilly devour a duck? The world is a limited place, and there are precious moments to indulge.
Many acknowledge Tilly’s love of food, candy, fine dining, and even life’s little pleasures, like a good poker hand. Celebrity fashion and their rules? Restrictive diets? Clearly, she’s not on the guest list, which is exactly why her fans love her.
No, we cannot all order a whole Peking duck for one this Tuesday, but Jennifer Tilly’s new food ventures are highly enjoyable alike. There are few pleasures as strong as the vicarious joy she provides, and if truffle grouper and other top-tier dishes are on the menu, Jennifer Tilly is a strong bet. Now, if you pardon me, I am desperate for duck pancakes.
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Tilly also recently celebrated in style at a Dolce and Gabbana event, showcasing her unique fashion sense. Fans are always eager to see what she from celebrating Domenico Dolce’s birthday to stunning in a lavish dark green gown.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
