While she once thought that competitive skiing would be her ticket to the big time, when she finally found her niche, she never realized just how damaging it could be. Aaron Sorkin sorts truth and fiction in his directorial debut, Colorado-rooted “Molly’s Game” Oscar-winner for “The Social Network” steps behind camera for first time Mary Bloom’s skier-turned-poker princess story, Molly’s Game, will hit theatres on Christmas Day. He became the youngest freestyle skier in history to be inducted into the United States Skiing Hall of Fame in 2013. Unless you're Molly Bloom, America's poker princess and inspiration behind the best-selling book and Academy Award-nominated film 1.) Five years after the limousine accident that took her left leg and part of her hip, Molly Bloom is thriving as a wheelchair athlete. So, keep reading to find out more about her in our Molly Bloom wiki. Bloom penned down her experiences in a book that has been adapted for the big screen. It's not often that someone trains for the Olympics as a mogul skier, becomes the hostess of America's highest-stakes poker games, get's involved with the Russian mob, faces nearly a decade behind bars, and gets off practically scot-free. Jeremy Bloom (born April 2, 1982) is an American professional skier. Molly Bloom was just a girl with humble roots in Colorado, who would eventually find that she fit right in with the rich and famous. Molly Bloom is a writer, known for Molly's Game (2017), The Insider (2004) and The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003). Yes, Molly Bloom from ‘Molly’s Game’ is, in fact, a real person. While working as a cocktail waitress she meets arrogant real estate agent Dean (Jeremy Strong), and agrees to become his assistant. After suffering a horrific accident at a national skiing contest, Molly Bloom (Jessica Chastain) gives up her Olympic dreams and moves to LA. Molly Bloom, Writer: Molly's Game. Though Molly’s Game is set almost entirely in New York City and Los Angeles, the film’s true roots are in Toronto. He is a three-time world champion, two-time Olympian, and 11-time World Cup gold medalist. Here’s everything you need to know about the real Molly Bloom, who Jessica Chastain portrays in ‘Molly’s Game’.