Singer Susan Boyle said it was “so incredibly touching” to see Hollywood star Timothée Chalamet describe her as one of his biggest British heroes.
The US actor named the Scottish singer as one of his greatest Britons alongside seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, David and Victoria Beckham, and underground rapper Fakemink.
“She dreamt bigger than all of us,” he told BBC News, referring to her 2009 Britain’s Got Talent performance of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Misérables. “Who wasn’t moved by that?”
In response, she said she was “very flattered”, adding: “Those early days were quite something, and to know that moment meant something to you all these years on truly humbles me.”
Boyle added: “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.”
Chalamet was speaking while promoting his new film Marty Supreme, which has seen him give branded jackets to cultural and sporting figures he deems to be true greats.
They have so far included singer Frank Ocean, former NFL player Tom Brady and Barcelona’s Spanish wunderkind Lamine Yamal.
Boyle was an unlikely choice when the Oscar nominee was asked by BBC entertainment correspondent Colin Paterson which British personalities he would deem worthy.
Chalamet was 13 when Boyle shot to fame after stunning viewers and judges with her audition for Britain’s Got Talent, which quickly went viral.
“I remember that like it was yesterday,” the actor said. “That was like the advent of YouTube, you know.”
