Timothée Chalamet has declared Susan Boyle one of the greatest Britons of all time, sparking debate over whether his praise is genuine or a publicity stunt. In a BBC interview, the actor listed the singer alongside David and Victoria Beckham, Lewis Hamilton and rapper Fakemink. When the interviewer laughed, Chalamet insisted: 'She dreamt big. She dreamt bigger than all of us. Who wasn’t moved by that?'
Boyle shot to fame after her 2009 Britain’s Got Talent audition, which went viral due to the contrast between her unassuming appearance and powerful voice. Her debut album I Dreamed a Dream sold 10 million copies, and a musical and film rights followed. Her net worth is estimated at £22 million.
However, Chalamet’s sincerity is questioned given his recent promotional antics for Marty Supreme, where he boasted of delivering 'really, really committed top-of-the-line performances'. The actor, known for riding Lime bikes to premieres and entering lookalike contests, often blurs irony and sincerity. Some suspect his Boyle admiration is another performance art prank.
To settle the matter, journalists are urged to grill Chalamet on Boyle trivia: his favourite songs, the director of her 'Perfect Day' cover, or the act that beat her on Britain’s Got Talent. Only rigorous questioning can reveal if his fandom is real.
