An unlikely but utterly charming friendship between a Hollywood A-lister and a British singing sensation has warmed hearts this festive season. Timothée Chalamet has sent Susan Boyle a special early Christmas present, further cementing their mutual admiration.
A Jacket Fit For An Icon
The gift in question is a highly sought-after piece of movie merchandise: a windbreaker jacket from Chalamet's upcoming film, Marty Supreme. The actor has been prominently wearing the jacket, which features the film's title emblazoned across the front, during his press tour. Identical jackets are already being resold online for thousands of pounds.
Posing happily in the blue jacket, the 64-year-old Scottish singer told the BBC: ‘Thanks so much for the kind words once again, Timothée. All the very best for the film; looking forward to seeing it on Boxing Day, and thanks for the jacket – it fits like a glove!’
From Viral Moment To Lasting Respect
This gesture follows Chalamet's recent comments to the BBC, where he named Susan Boyle as one of Britain's "all-time greats." He placed her alongside figures like Lewis Hamilton and David and Victoria Beckham on his personal list.
Reflecting on Boyle's iconic 2009 Britain's Got Talent audition, where she sang I Dreamed a Dream from Les Misérables, the 29-year-old actor said: ‘She dreamt bigger than all of us. Who wasn’t moved by that? I remember that like it was yesterday. That was like the advent of YouTube.’ The clip, now nearly 20 years old, garnered over 10 million views at the time.
Deeply touched, Boyle took to social media to respond, calling his recognition "incredibly touching" and stating she was "very flattered." She wrote: ‘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?’
Legacies and New Beginnings
Despite finishing second to dance troupe Diversity in the 2009 final, Susan Boyle's career soared. She has sold 25 million records worldwide and made UK chart history in 2011 by becoming the first female artist to score three successive number-one albums in under two years.
After stepping back from the spotlight, Boyle announced in May 2025 that she had returned to the recording studio for the first time since her 2016 album, A Wonderful World.
Meanwhile, Timothée Chalamet is promoting Marty Supreme, which he describes as "an original film at a time when a lot of original films aren’t made." The film, about an aspiring ping-pong champion named Marty Mauser, is scheduled for release in cinemas on Boxing Day.
Fans of both stars have delighted in their wholesome interaction, declaring the pair an "adorable" duo and celebrating this unique cross-generational and cross-industry friendship.
