Susan Boyle has been left "very flattered" after Timothée Chalamet praised her for dreaming "bigger than all of us".

The 29-year-old actor is a huge fan of the superstar singer - who shot to fame on the 2009 series of TV show Britain's Got Talent, when she stunned the world with an incredible version of I Dreamed A Dream from Les Miserables - and recently picked her out as a "great Briton" when asked to choose one in an interview.

Following his glowing comments, the Who I Was Born To Be hitmaker, 64, thanked Timothée for his "kindness" and wished him "every success" with his own dreams.

She wrote on Instagram: "This has been so incredibly touching to read. I'm very flattered, @tchalamet. 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? 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"

After picking out Susan as a great Briton, the Hollywood star told how he was "moved" by her talent show audition.

He told the BBC: "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, you know?"

Timothée had named the Scottish singer among his five favourite Brits, after handing out jackets promoting his new film Marty Supreme to people who he deems great.

As well as Susan, he also named Formula One star Lewis Hamilton, both Sir David and Lady Victoria Beckham, and rapper Fakemink.