Timothée Chalamet has a knack for recognizing greatness. From playing a character inspired by a two-time US men’s singles table tennis champion in Marty Supreme to portraying Bob Dylan at a pivotal cultural moment in A Complete Unknown, Chalamet clearly knows talent when he sees it. His upcoming role in the third Dune film is based on a book literally called Messiah. So when he praises someone, it’s worth paying attention.
And apparently, he thinks Susan Boyle is great—truly great. Not just a talented singer, but one of the greatest Britons ever.
In a recent BBC interview, Chalamet was asked to name his favorite British personalities. Alongside David and Victoria Beckham, Lewis Hamilton, and Fakemink (a rapper rumored to be Chalamet in disguise), he added Susan Boyle. Surprised, the interviewer laughed—but Chalamet clarified, saying, “She dreamt big. She dreamt bigger than all of us. Who wasn’t moved by that? I remember it like it was yesterday.”
For those unfamiliar, Susan Boyle rose to fame after her unforgettable 2009 Britain’s Got Talent audition. Her appearance—an ordinary middle-aged woman—starkly contrasted with her powerful, impassioned singing voice. Her debut album, I Dreamed a Dream, sold 10 million copies, a musical was made about her life, and Fox bought the film rights. Boyle’s net worth reportedly sits around £22 million—a testament to her remarkable achievements.
But the question remains: does Chalamet genuinely admire Susan Boyle, or is this just another click-worthy quote?
Chalamet’s public persona often blurs the line between sincerity and playful exaggeration. For instance, he recently promoted Marty Supreme with statements so grandiose they bordered on comical self-aggrandisement. The interview clip was later deleted from YouTube, suggesting the potential fallout.
Yet, Chalamet is famously unconventional: he rides Lime bikes to premieres, enters his own lookalike competitions, and entertains wild conspiracy theories about being a secret Scouse rapper. In that light, his enthusiastic praise of Boyle seems consistent with his persona rather than purely ironic.
So, is Timothée Chalamet really a Susan Boyle superfan? To know for sure, rigorous, evidence-based journalism is needed:
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Ask Chalamet about his top five favorite Susan Boyle songs.
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Inquire who directed her cover of Lou Reed’s Perfect Day.
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Discuss her duets, including ethical considerations of performing O Come All Ye Faithful with Elvis Presley.
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Test his knowledge of who beat her on Britain’s Got Talent.
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Ask about her merchandise and how many times he’s seen her live.
Only then will we know if Chalamet’s admiration is genuine or just another tongue-in-cheek performance.
Until that day, we can safely say: Timothée Chalamet respects Susan Boyle’s dream—and that alone is worth celebrating.
