Susan Boyle has responded to some unexpected praise from Timothée Chalamet, saying it was “so incredibly touching”.
The actor recently spoke to BBC News about his new A24 film Marty Supreme, which is released on December 26 in the UK, and on Christmas Day in the US.
At one point in the chat, Chalamet was asked which British figures would be worthy of a Marty Supreme jacket.
The star has partnered with clothing brand Nahmias to design merch inspired by the film, including a branded jacket he’s sent to celebrities he considers to be “great” (via Pause). He has been wearing some of the pieces out on the press tour.
Chalamet named Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, Victoria and David Beckham, and underground rapper Fakemink as his British picks. He then name-checked Susan Boyle, saying: “She dreamt big – she dreamt bigger than all of us.”
The actor was referring to the Scottish singer’s 2009 performance of ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from Les Misérables on Britain’s Got Talent. “Who wasn’t moved by that?” Chalamet added.
“I remember that like it was yesterday. That was like the advent of YouTube, you know.”
Boyle was the runner-up in the third season of BGT, with street dance troupe Diversity taking the win. She rose to huge global fame after competing in the reality talent show, and is reported to have sold 25million records.
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Chalamet was just 13 years old at the start of Boyle’s career.
Timothée Chalamet, when asked what Brits would be worthy of a ‘Marty Supreme’ jacket:
“Lewis Hamilton, Victoria and David… who else, man? Fakemink. Susan Boyle—’cause she dreamt bigger than all of us.” pic.twitter.com/jrRqCmOXUy
— timothée chalamet nation (@timotheenation) December 17, 2025
Boyle responded to the Oscar nominee‘s shout-out by sharing a message on social media. “This has been so incredibly touching to read,” she wrote. “I’m very flattered, @tchalamet.”
She continued: “Those early days were quite something, and to know that moment meant something to you all these years on truly humbles me.
“We all start somewhere, with a dream and a bit of hope, don’t we? We should all dream big! I wish you every success as you continue to dream your own dream. Thank you for your kindness and for remembering that moment so fondly. With love, Susan.”
An official synopsis for Marty Supreme reads: “Marty Mauser, a young man with a dream no one respects, goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness.” The main tagline for the sports comedy-drama film is: “Dream big.”
Directed by Josh Safdie, the movie also stars the likes of Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion and Kevin O’Leary. Check out the first reactions to Marty Supreme here.
Over the summer, Boyle responded to Oasis dedicating ‘Stand By Me’ to her at one of their Live ’25 shows in Edinburgh. “You’ve made this old girl’s day,” she said.
In other news, Timothée Chalamet has addressed rumours that he is the artist behind UK alt-rapper EsDeeKid in a recent interview.