The Real Reason We Don't Hear About Susan Boyle Anymore
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BY CAT LAFUENTE/UPDATED: APRIL 8, 2021 3:44 PM EST
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In 2009, Susan Boyle took the stage on Britain's Got Talent in front of judges Piers Morgan, Amanda Holden, and, of course, legendary hard-nose Simon Cowell, and introduced herself to the world as an unlikely musical legend. "I'm trying to be a professional singer," she said matter-of-factly, amidst laughter and jeers, before launching into a stunning rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables. Everyone in the house about fell over themselves trying give her a standing O. History, as they say, had been made.
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The Real Reason We Don't Hear About Susan Boyle Anymore
After stunning the world and gob-smacking all three judges, Boyle's career was launched — and heading for the stars. The Scottish daughter of a miner and a shorthand typist was a multi-millionaire within the year, according to the International Business Times. So why, then, have we heard so little about what the vocal powerhouse is up to these days? Here's the real reason we don't hear about Susan Boyle anymore.
Susan Boyle's Asperger's diagnosis
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Throughout Susan Boyle's entire life, she was told she was "brain damaged," according to The Guardian — not an easy burden to shoulder, especially for a child. "I always knew it was an unfair label," she revealed. We definitely agree!
So what finally helped her ditch the moniker "Simple Susie," which people had called her since she was a kid? Turns out all she needed was proper therapeutic attention. "I went to seek a diagnosis from a Scottish specialist," she continued. He told her that she has Asperger's Syndrome — not brain damage. So not only did she finally get some real answers, but also some needed validation: tests confirmed that her IQ was above average.
Boyle is hopeful that the diagnosis will help others comprehend her in a more meaningful fashion. "I think people will treat me better because they will have a much greater understanding of who I am and why I do the things I do," she added. Way to pave the way for others, too!
Susan Boyle struggled with the loss of her sister, father, and mother
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Susan Boyle's mega-famous now, but that doesn't diminish the fact that she was struggling long before she knocked Piers Morgan's socks off. By then she'd endured some serious losses. For one, her father passed away in 1999, followed by her sister Kathleen in 2000, according to People magazine. So the singer is no stranger to grief. But one of Boyle's biggest losses was the death of her mother in 2007, who she both cared for and adored. "I felt a part of me had died with her," she revealed in an interview with The Guardian.
Compound that with the fact that she was unemployed at her debut (as the caption on Britain's Got Talent blatantly broadcast) and she was facing some real hardships. "I was also in danger of losing our family home because I wasn't working," she continued. Despite the losses Boyle endured, she still feels the support of her loved ones, especially her mother. "I truly believe that she was the angel on my shoulder that day," she said of her groundbreaking audition.
Susan Boyle's older sister died from cancer
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In 2015, Susan Boyle dealt with yet another painful passing — her older sister, who was called Birdie by her loved ones, succumbed to cancer, according to The Mirror. And even though Birdie was 73 at the time of her passing, it was still unexpected. Boyle, who was devastated, said that it was an extremely low point for her.
But Boyle continues to remember the impact her sister had on her, including the fact that Birdie kept her humble. "She was honest and helped me throughout my life and during my career," she shared. "She wasn't afraid to tell me I was getting too big for my boots." That's some legit big sister advice. No wonder she misses her so much! After that, Boyle took a bit of a break, putting the album she was working on hold so she could take some time to breathe.
Susan Boyle had a public feud with her brother over money
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Back in 2016, Susan Boyle caused a bit of a stir when she had a very public meltdown at Heathrow airport, according to The Telegraph. That's when officers were dispatched to the scene, responding to reports of a woman in distress. While her outburst was due to her Asperger's syndrome, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise: During that meltdown she left a distressing voicemail for her brother, Gerry, who she hadn't spoken to in over two years.
He frantically called her back, and left a message with her aides, according to The Mirror. The brother and sister previously had a falling out over money, as family members claimed he threatened to kill himself if she didn't give him approximately $60,000. Talk about family drama. But there was a happy ending, as Boyle returned the call the next day, and hopped into a taxi to go see him. The pair were then reunited at his home, where she was able to reconnect with him — and eventually meet Gerry's baby grandson. "It has been great to pick up the pieces," he shared.
Susan Boyle got her first real boyfriend at the age of 53
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They say it's never too late to find love, right? That's certainly true for Susan Boyle, who at age 53 entered her first real romantic relationship, according to The Daily Mail. And while she briefly had a boyfriend back in her 20s, that relationship pretty much stopped before it began. Turns out her dad didn't think she was ready for romance, so he ended it. And while it hurt at the time, Boyle isn't mad about it anymore. "He didn't think I was mature enough to have a relationship, and I don't think I was either," she revealed. Sometimes papa really does know best, huh?
Boyle finally got a second chance at romance in 2014, when she became smitten with an American doctor who was "the perfect gentleman," according to The Sun (via People). And while everyone was hopeful for her, it didn't work out in the end, according to The Daily Mail, as Boyle felt "it just wasn't practical." Someday, SuBo!
Susan Boyle wanted to adopt a child
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Susan Boyle comes from a large, Roman Catholic family — according to The Guardian, she's the youngest of nine siblings! Can you imagine what it was like clamoring for the bathroom in the morning before school growing up at their house? Given that, it's not surprising that the rumors are true: she wants to create a family of her own. Specifically, she wants to adopt.
"I want to adopt a child who doesn't have much, who I can really give something to," she told the Scottish Sunday Mail (via The Daily Mail). That's because, while she says she can't have children, she has a lot of love to give, and wants to truly give back. "I want to give a youngster what I didn't have," she continued. That's truly noble of her. And while Boyle faces some obstacles, her intentions are pure. "We'll have to see what social services say, but it would make me so happy," she added.
Susan Boyle still lives in her family's modest home, out of the public eye
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Despite Susan Boyle's impressive wealth, she's not in the market for Maseratis and mansions. Instead, Boyle opted to remain in her family home with her cat, according to Forbes magazine. If there has ever been anything more wholesome in this world, we're not aware of it.
And just when you think it can't get better, it does. In 2015, Boyle did decide to expand her property empire, but not in the way that you might think. Rather, she purchased the property next door, with the intention of combining the two plots together to create her legit dream home, according to The Daily Mail. Our money's on the kitty having the sunniest spot in the house.
The singer did own a nearly $400,000 villa that her friends dubbed the "posh house" for a while, according to The Daily Mail, but she preferred her childhood home.
Susan Boyle has a tough time off stage
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Susan Boyle handles herself beautifully on stage — remember the way she sassed back at Simon Cowell's eye roll? Total legend right there. But despite her confident stage presence, Boyle has a tough time staying composed when she's out of spotlight due to her Asperger's Syndrome. "Off stage, [my bad behavior] happens lots," she confessed in an interview with The Daily Mail. In fact, sometimes it's so bad that she says she's "the only artist who needs a leash," and has described herself as "King Kong's mother." Sounds like she can really be a handful!
Fortunately, Boyle is getting better at learning how to deal with her negative emotions. "I'm getting better at dealing with it because I know what it is," she continued. "Since the diagnosis I've learned strategies for coping with it and the best one is always to just walk away." That's some wisdom we all could use from time to time.
Susan Boyle's so successful, she doesn't actually need to work
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Just how lucrative is Susan Boyle's musical empire? For one, her debut album I Dreamed A Dream, named for the song that made her a legend, earned the top spot on the Billboard charts in 2009, according to The New York Times. It was also the most popular album worldwide that year, with over 8 million sales. Way to go, SuBo!
Boyle dropped her second album in 2010, entitled The Gift, which generated nearly $4 million in sales and went platinum, according to The Guardian. The album was number one in both the UK and the US at the same time that year — the same thing happened with Boyle's debut album, making it the second time she unlocked this achievement in the same year. This is huge because it's something only The Beatles and The Monkees have done before her, and she's the first woman to have ever attained that accomplishment. Talk about shattering the glass ceiling! Numerous albums have followed, too.
Altogether, Boyle's total net worth has been estimated to be around $33 million, which means she'll likely never have to work for money again. That's well deserved, given where she started.
Susan Boyle has lost weight for her health
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Like nearly everyone these days, Susan Boyle has struggled with her weight and health, according to The Sun. In fact, back in 2014, her doctors gave her a new diagnosis that meant she had to focus on losing weight: type 2 diabetes. Boyle had to get serious about her wellness after that, even though it wouldn't be fun. "I needed to stop eating sweeties and cakes," she admitted to the magazine. "It's the bane of my life." We're definitely not judging as this is an entirely relatable predicament!
Rather than run from the problem, Boyle listened to her doctors and put in the hard work needed to improve her prognosis. That's how she was able to lose nearly 30 pounds — no doubt that pleased her doctors. Boyle added that she had considered sending a picture of her slimmer figure to the American doctor when they were a thing "if he's a good boy." Hubba hubba!
Susan Boyle's working to stay relevant
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Susan Boyle has continued to put her perfect pipes to work over the years. Her seventh album, A Wonderful World, was released in 2016 — impressive!
The record features a variety of tunes such as classics like "When You Wish Upon A Star." Additionally, there are two duets: she paired up with singer-songwriter Michael Bolton for a contemporary rendition of "Somewhere Out There," and sang with legend Nat King Cole's vocals on "When I Fall In Love" — and the latter was something truly special. "As the first British artist to have been able to perform a duet with Nat King Cole's vocals, it's a real honor," she gushed in a press statement (via Vents magazine).
On top of that, she covered another top song by a longtime fave of hers: Madonna. "Anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge Madonna fan and to be able to perform 'Like A Prayer' was a real highlight," she continued.
In 2019, Boyle released the album TEN, marking the tenth anniversary of her debut album, I Dreamed a Dream. The record included previously released music along with a few new songs.
Susan Boyle hired a tutor to learn how to play the piano
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Although Susan Boyle is obviously most well-known for her stunning mezzo soprano voice, she decided to diversify a bit when it came to her musical endeavors. That's why she started taking piano lessons in 2012, according to The Scottish Sun magazine. And she didn't hire a pianist to the stars, or import a maestro from across the pond, either. Rather, she hired a local piano tutor in her native Blackburn, West Lothian, and started practicing.
Boyle debuted her new skills at a 2014 show in Leicester, according to the Edinburgh Evening News. She tickled the ivories while performing her favorite song, "Who I Was Born to Be" — on her 53rd birthday, no less! And according to her spokesperson, the audience loved seeing her showcase her new skills. "The reaction from her fans has been incredible," he gushed. That's one more dream realized!
Susan Boyle still fears one day not being able to pay her bills
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Despite Susan Boyle's overwhelming success, she hasn't forgotten where she came from — and how difficult it was. "I've been there, sitting in the dark, unable to pay the bills after my mother died and before I went on Britain's Got Talent," the star recalled in an interview with The Sunday Post. "My biggest fear is going back to that." That's totally understandable.
The memories of her more impoverished days are what inspire her to spend only modestly and live a relatively humble lifestyle. "My goals are simple now," she continued. "To have good friends and family around me and enjoy some of the money I have earned within reason and ensure I never have to worry about paying my gas and electric again." Girl has it together! Something tells us that SuBo doesn't need to stress about keeping the lights on ever again.
Susan Boyle has been a victim of bullying
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In 2017, Susan Boyle opened up about another personal matter that has been the cause of great pain for her: she's been the victim of bullying. A small pack of teenagers has been terrorizing her where she lives, in the neighborhood where she grew up. "They have been shouting at me, taunting, saying vile things, swearing," she lamented to The Daily Mail. "And on one occasion they were throwing things at the bus I was sitting on." How horrible!
This isn't a new phenomenon, either, as Boyle said that it's been going on for years. "There have been generations through the years who have done similar things to me and said similar things," she continued. But despite the renewed attacks, Boyle is hopeful for the future, as the bullies always end up apologizing when they grow up and realize what they've done is wrong. That seems like a truly mature way to handle it.
Susan Boyle wants to live up to her fans' expectations
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Unlike some celebs who don't think much about their fans' expectations, Susan Boyle is committed to her fan base and cares deeply what they think, even when she's keeping a low profile. "Like any artist, I worry about people still liking me, I worry about going stale," she confessed in an interview with The Daily Mail. Additionally, Boyle acknowledges that she has a role to play, as people have expectations of her. "They see me as a pillar of society and I don't want to let them down." No pressure, right?
Even though Boyle sees herself "'sitting in a rocking chair with a coal fire and a cat" in several years (#goals), she has no plans to stop singing. "In my book, retirement is a dirty word," she affirmed, showing fans that they have nothing to fear. Indeed we definitely haven't heard the last from the mezzo soprano yet!
Susan Boyle is behind the scenes
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Even though Susan Boyle shines like the star she is on stage, she's actually quite busy behind the scenes as well. That's because she's the boss in charge of the not one, not two, but three companies who manage her millions, according to The Daily Mail. That would certainly eat up a large chunk of her time, given all the work it takes running an empire of that size! Who runs the world? Girls!
Boyle, along with her trusted manager Andy Stephens, took control of her brand in 2011. Initially the companies were being run by her niece Kirsty Foy, along with Ossie Kilkenny, the celeb accountant who helped make the Irish rock band U2 into seriously wealthy men. But that arrangement was terminated when Boyle took the reins and put herself in charge of her own destiny. It's always nice to see a woman taking control of her money.
Susan Boyle had an impressive run on America's Got Talent: The Champions
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After a years-long radio silence, it was announced that Susan Boyle would be returning to the stage in America's Got Talent: The Champions, according to an article in The Scottish Sun in September 2018. That gave Boyle the chance to reunite with shade king Simon Cowell, who apparently has zero shade for the Scottish singer. "Simon was delighted Susan agreed to come back," a source told the magazine. In addition to Cowell, Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, and Mel B also judged the competition.
While Boyle indeed had an impressive run, making it all the way into the final rounds, she was eliminated before she could be crowned champion, according to an article in the Independent. And in the end, it was magician Shin Lim who won the competition on the heels of winning the regular version of the show just six months prior.
But Boyle and all of Camp SuBo have a lot to be proud of, as she bested the vast majority of the other 49 competitors. That's a huge honor!
Susan Boyle pulled out of Britain's Got Talent: The Champions
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After her moderately successful run on America's Got Talent: The Champions, Susan Boyle was slated to appear on Britain's Got Talent: The Champions back across the pond. But in the late summer of 2019, Boyle announced that she was withdrawing from the competition due to time constraints. "I couldn't fit everything in just scheduling," she explained in an interview with the Lorraine Show. "I would have done it but it's just the way things were." That's understandable, given all of the things that Boyle has planned.
While fans of Boyle might be disappointed that she won't be gracing the stage once again in front of the judges in 2019, Simon Cowell doesn't think it's a bad thing that she's not going to appear. "I don't think she should have done it this year," he revealed on the Lorraine Show (via Express). "She did AGT Champions and ... if this does well, we'll do it again next year and it will be an annual event. So you've got to save something." Sounds like we'll be seeing more of Boyle in the future!
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This Is How Much Susan Boyle Is Actually Worth
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BY JOEY KEOGH/UPDATED: OCT. 22, 2019 5:08 PM EST
The world first fell in love with Susan Boyle back in 2008, when she appeared on the third season of reality show Britain's Got Talent. In spite of looking like your kindly grandmother (the one with a constant supply of Werther's Originals in her handbag), Boyle had the voice of an angel and left the judges — including the infamously nasty Simon Cowell — gobsmacked. In spite of massive public support, the Scottish lass didn't go on to win the show, but a star was very much born.
In the 11 years since she first shot to fame, Boyle has stayed true to her humble roots, remaining in the small town of Blackburn, West Lothian, where she was born and where she's frequently spotted wandering about as though her audition hasn't racked up millions of views on YouTube. Although the singer clearly still lives within her means, Boyle's considerable fortune just can't be disputed.
Making chart history
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Boyle's debut album, I Dreamed A Dream, stormed the U.K. charts in 2009, selling a whopping 410,000 copies in its first week alone, making it the biggest first-week sales for a debut album in UK history, per The Guardian. The Scot's sales were also the fourth-best of all time, behind only the likes of juggernauts Coldplay, Oasis, and Take That. I Dreamed A Dream soon topped the U.S. charts too, putting Boyle in the same illustrious company as none other than The Beatles.
In 2010, she entered the Guinness World records book, not once but three times. As reported by BBC News, Boyle's chart-conquering debut was the fastest selling album by a U.K. female, it became the most successful first week sales of a U.K. debut album, and she was the oldest person to hit number one with a debut album. The elated singer described it as a "real honor," saying, "I used to read this book as a wee girl. I never dreamt that one day I would actually appear in the Guinness Book of Records. I only ever wanted to sing and perform. This is truly fantastic."
The Gifts that keep on giving
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Rather than resting on her laurels, Boyle came back with a vengeance with her next two records, releasing them in quick succession. First came The Gift in 2010, which was immediately followed by Someone To Watch Over Me in 2011. According to Express, the Scottish singer earned around $2.4 million from sales of the former and a further $425,000 from the latter. The Gift reached No. 1 in the U.S. and U.K. album charts consecutively, following in the footsteps of her debut and making her the first woman to ever do so (via Time).
Boyle told the publication at the time, "I've never felt happier in all my life. This is an amazing result and one I never expected." Mr. Nasty himself, Simon Cowell, was even more elated, noting, "I'm thrilled for Susan. She has once again defied the odds. She is my superwoman." Boyle's chart success is nothing new of course, with The New York Times reporting she beat none other than Taylor Swift with sales of her debut album.
The posh house
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Back in 2010, hot off her reality show success and with the funds from her successful debut album burning a hole in her pocket, Susan Boyle purchased what would forever become known as "the posh house." As reported by Celebs Now at the time, the singer bought a £350,000 (approximately $458,000) mansion in her hometown of Blackburn, West Lothian. The impressive property boasted five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and electronic security gates.
It was just moments away from the council house where Boyle grew up, which she actually bought prior for £35,600 (around $46,000), and which the reality star wasn't pushed to leave, as her brother Gerry explained to Sunday People (via Celebs Now). "It's going to be a wrench to leave her council home, but Susan can't wait to move in with Pebbles," he said, referring to Boyle's beloved cat.
Gerry also revealed his sister was shopping around for leather sofas, but she was mostly focused on decking out Pebbles' bedroom with the very best in blankets and feline accessories.
Moving back home
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It seems her brother's words were more prescient than he realized as Susan Boyle's time in the so-called "posh house" was short. The Daily Mail reported that the singer was soon back in her childhood council house, after finding her five-bedroom mansion too big for her humble lifestyle. Boyle's friends were actually the ones who christened it the "posh house." At the time, she shared, "I love my house, it's where I grew up," noting, "It is my home and where I feel safe." Regarding her home, Boyle went on, "I love my neighbours, they are the most beautiful group of people who always look out for me and make sure I am OK. It's where I grew up with my mum and dad and it has memories."
In a photoshoot for the Mail, Boyle posed both outside the mansion itself and in her new (old) house, which Boyle had previously purchased with her first set of royalties. The singer appeared happier and more settled back home. She even revealed to the publication an extravagant purchase (by her standards, at least) of a new dress for an upcoming show, but she refused to divulge the price. A photo from 2018 of the singer outside her home seemed to confirm she's still in a good place, both literally and figuratively.
Becoming her own neighbor
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Boyle may not be posh enough, by her own admission, to live in a massive mansion, but that doesn't mean she's above expanding her property portfolio. As reported by Express, in 2014, she purchased the house next door to her own for £110,000 (approximately $144,000), which was £40,000 (about $52,000) above market value in the area. The singer planned to knock through the walls of the new home so she could convert the two properties into one massive, six-bedroom "dream" house.
Boyle had been renting the place for months while the price was worked out with the landlords, but she was so keen to secure the property that the singer was willing to pay more than it was worth. Locals were thrilled the hometown hero was making her dreams come true, with one neighbor noting, "This will give her a bit more space and prevent her getting any hassle from neighbors through the wall." The unnamed local advised that nobody would be upset at Boyle's purchase of the second house, as, "Susan is popular with people in the street."
Looking for work?
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In spite of her insane chart success and newfound fame, in 2014, it was widely reported that Boyle had actually applied for a minimum wage job in her hometown. According to the deputy manager of Ladbrokes betting parlor in Blackburn, Scotland, Boyle "walked into the shop and inquired about the job advertised in our window," as reported by The Sun (via Page Six). The manager noted, "We were all in shock."
The job in question, a cashier position, paid a paltry $10.65 per hour, which pales in comparison to the big bucks Boyle would've been raking in from her blossoming music career. However, a customer at the establishment shared that the Britain's Got Talent star was deadly serious, noting, "She explained she was really keen on working there and everyone knows who she is and that she lives nearby."
The unidentified man suggested that maybe Boyle was a bit lonely and was looking to get out of the house and to keep busy. No word on whether she was actually offered the 16-hour per week position.
Boyle the businesswoman
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The Britain's Got Talent star naturally makes the majority of her money by using her stunning voice. However, she's a smart businesswoman in her own right too, particularly when it comes to managing her bulging finances. As reported by local paper Edinburgh Evening News, by 2015, Boyle was in control of four separate companies which pulled in a combined total of £2.5 million (approximately $3.2 million) in the previous financial year.
The singer's main company, Duil Ltd. ("Duil" is the Gaelic word for "hope") generated around £1,535,651 (approximately $2 million) in the preceding 12 months, while Speur Ltd. and Speur Business (the word "speur" is Gaelic for "sky") earned a combined total of £718,766 (about $941,000) for the same period. Her fourth firm, Speur Films, was set up when plans for a movie based on her life began circulating and generated profits of £121,656 (around $159,000).
Boyle has been in full control of her financial affairs since 2011. She operates as the director and owner of all shares in her companies, which predominantly cover income from music and merchandising.
A Christmas miracle
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Boyle's first appearance in a Hollywood movie was The Christmas Candle, alongside the likes of Hans Matheson, Sylvester McCoy, Samantha Barks, and Lesley Manville. The film, an adaptation of the novel by Max Lucado, was directed by John Stephenson. It grossed over $2 million at the global box office, according to records from Box Office Mojo. Boyle's paycheck isn't publicly known, but she most likely got a decent amount for a film of that scale and for one that did so well at the box office.
The singer later appeared in the comedy sequel Zoolander 2 as herself, with that film grossing a whopping $56 million at the global box office. Although we don't know what Boyle was paid for her on-screen appearances, or any of her public appearances really, as a source told Edinburgh Evening News, it's likely what she has in the bank far exceeds public records. "[The] Susan Boyle brand continues to be a big cash generator. She will be receiving revenue through other means ... and the amount of money in [her] accounts may only be a fraction of her total earnings," explained the insider.
Putting her life story to music
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Given the feelgood nature of her rise to fame, it was no surprise when a jukebox musical based on Boyle's life was brought to the stage. Named I Dreamed A Dream after the song that made Boyle famous, the touring production was hugely successful even if, as noted by Express, its subject didn't know what to make of it at first. The singer explained, "It's funny when you see people playing people who you knew. It's very surreal. To begin with it was upsetting because I was not used to it."
However, once she got acquainted with the material, Boyle thought it was hilarious watching another actress embodying her. The Scottish singer even made a few cameo appearances herself in the show. Fox Searchlight reportedly acquired the life rights to Boyle's story, along with the rights to the musical itself, for an undisclosed sum all the way back in 2012. The studio plans to combine the two into a film, as reported by Deadline. At the time of this writing, the movie is currently categorized as "in development" on IMDb, and there are suggestions Meryl Streep could even play the star, according to The Independent.
Banking on a big celebration
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The year 2019 marked a decade since the world first fell for Susan Boyle, and the singer — or, at least, her management — went into overdrive with celebrations. Her album Ten was put up for preorder on April 11, 2019, and an online store full of brand-new merchandise celebrating the milestone was launched. As reported by the Irish Mirror, the Scottish singer is expected to embark on a tour at some point too.
Boyle's take on "I Dreamed A Dream" will appear on the album, but she was coy about what else fans could expect. "I'm a lady who likes to surprise," she stated at the time, according to the publication. "Which is why I want to keep the four new songs a secret for now and give you something to look forward to! We live in a time where there are very few surprises any more." Given that the singer has sold over 23 million albums, Boyle's companies are surely set to burst with the amount of money that will be rolling in following the culmination of her big ten-year celebration.
She's still Boyle from the block
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In spite of her many massive paydays, Susan Boyle remains a frugal, humble breed of millionaire. As noted by the Edinburgh Evening News, when the singer appeared on Piers Morgan's Life Stories all the way back in 2010, she revealed a few hundred quid a week would do her. "I've only just learnt how to go in a taxi. I don't flash the cash," she said at the time. Boyle also noted she's always careful with money, and she gives herself an allowance because "it's pocket money" to her.
The singer's brother, Gerry, confirmed to Celebs Now that his sister only really splashed out on furnishings and other home details. In fact, according to Express, the most expensive items Boyle owns are a fur coat and a bottle of Chanel No. 5. She admitted to the Sunday Post, "My goals are simple now." She went on, "To have good friends and family around me and enjoy some of the money I have earned within reason and ensure I never have to worry about paying my gas and electric again," adding, "My biggest fear is going back to that, which is why I strive to be sensible."
Charitable endeavors
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In keeping with her no-nonsense financial outlook, Susan Boyle has partaken in numerous charity events over the years, raising money for everything from Comic Relief (via Daily Mail) to Haiti, performing at a gala to raise funds for the struggling area (via Glamour). She supported her local team at the Special Olympics and also performed at the opening ceremony, noting, "I am honored to have been asked to perform ... This event is a fantastic opportunity for athletes to show that disability does not need to hold you back in life and you can achieve your dreams with hard work and determination" (via Able magazine).
Boyle also recorded a charity Christmas single of "O Come, All Ye Faithful," featuring the late Elvis Presley, in support of Save the Children. The singer was quoted on the charity's official site at the time enthusing, "That this is able to raise money and help children is simply fantastic. ... To see the money raised in action and the difference it makes to these families is wonderful." In fact, the Scot is so committed to her charitable endeavors she even donated her famous audition dress in aid of the asthma charity the Laura McPhee Memorial Fund.
How much Boyle is really banking
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At the time of this writing, Celebrity Net Worth puts Susan Boyle's value at approximately $40 million, with most of that figure having predominantly derived from concerts, royalties, and advances from her music career. Considering the reality TV star has a bulging property portfolio, as well as a new album and an accompanying tour in the cards, with a successful musical and possible movie spin-off on the horizon, that figure is pretty much guaranteed to rise considerably as Boyle's entertainment career continues.
She may not be too into the finer things in life, and it's unlikely villagers will spot the singer swanning around West Lothian in a fur coat any time soon. But, by the same token, she probably won't be behind the cashier's counter in her local betting parlor either (not for lack of trying on her part, however). The millions may keep on rolling in, but Susan Boyle will always be Susan Boyle, just chilling in her six-bedroom dream home with the waft of Chanel No. 5 in the air and Pebbles the Cat sitting happily on her lap.
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