Timothée Chalamet has opened up about the type of individuals who truly ignite his passions, revealing his profound admiration for those who dare to dream beyond the confines of conventional limits. In a recent heartfelt conversation with the BBC, the actor shared his longstanding inspiration from Susan Boyle, the breakout star of Britain's Got Talent, praising her for dreaming "bigger than all of us."
For those who may not be familiar, Boyle stunned audiences worldwide in 2009 with her viral audition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Misérables. Chalamet recalled the moment as if it were yesterday, noting, "She dreamt bigger than all of us. Who wasn't moved by that?"
The Dune star's comments echo his candid past discussions about ambition and creative drive. Earlier, while accepting the SAG Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, Chalamet made headlines for unapologetically declaring his pursuit of greatness.
"I can't downplay the significance of this award because it means the most to me," he said at the time. "And I know we're in a subjective business, but the truth is, I'm really in pursuit of greatness." He continued, "I know people don't usually talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I'm inspired by the greats, both in the world of acting—Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando, and Viola Davis—and in sports icons like Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps. I want to be up there with them. So I'm deeply grateful."
Chalamet's words paint a vivid picture of his aspirations and the inspiration he draws from those who have achieved greatness in their respective fields, creating a sense of urgency and determination that is both inspiring and relatable.
