Carol Fuchs
American poker player, entertainment attorney, and producer
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Carol Diane Fuchs (b. October 19, 1962)[2] is an American entertainment attorney, producer, and World Series of Poker bracelet winner.
| Carol Diane Fuchs | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 1962 |
| World Series of Poker | |
| Bracelet | 1 |
| Money finishes | 23[1] |
Fuchs wrote the screenplay for the 2007 romantic comedy No Reservations.[3]
Fuchs' sister is attorney Jacqueline Fuchs, who was known as Jackie Fox when a member of The Runaways rock and roll band in the 1970s. Carol Fuchs is married to Martin Shafer, Chairman/CEO of Castle Rock Entertainment. They have two children, Jessica (b 1992) and Richard (b. 1997).[2]
Fuchs and Shafer sometimes play in a home poker game featuring other Castle Rock executives.[4]
At the 2015 World Series of Poker, Fuchs won the $1500 Dealer's Choice tournament and its $127,735 first prize, making her the first female winner at the 2015 WSOP in an open field event, and the 21st woman to win an open event bracelet.[5] Fuchs previously won titles at the L.A. Poker Open in 2005 and 2011.[5] Fuchs started playing poker after reading Positively Fifth Street by James McManus.[6] As of 2025, Fuchs' total live poker tournament winnings exceed $885,000.[7]
| Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $1,500 Dealers Choice | $127,735 |
