Timothée Chalamet has opened up about the kind of people who really move him, revealing his admiration for those who dare to dream beyond boundaries.
In a recent conversation with the BBCthe actor shared what he has long been inspired by Britain has talent breakout star Susan Boyle, who praised her for dreaming “bigger than any of us.”
For those unfamiliar, Boyle wowed audiences worldwide in 2009 with her viral audition of I dreamed a dream by Les Miserables.
“She dreamed bigger than all of us. Who wasn’t moved by that?’ Chalamet said.
“I remember that like it was yesterday. That was like the advent of YouTube, you know?”
The Dune Star’s comments reflect his own views on ambition and creative drive, which he has spoken candidly about in the past.
Previously, while accepting the SAG Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Bob Dylan A complete unknownChalamet made headlines for unapologetically declaring his pursuit of greatness.
“I cannot downplay the significance of this award because it means the most to me, and I know we are in a subjective matter, but the truth is that I am really looking for greatness,” he said at the time.
“I know people don’t normally talk like that, but I want to be one of the greats. I’m inspired by the greats. I’m inspired by the greats here tonight.”
He continued, “I’m as inspired by Daniel Day-Lewis, Marlon Brando and Viola Davis as I am by Michael Jordan and Michael Phelps, and I want to be up there. So I’m very grateful.”
