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Take a look at Susan Boyle’s incredible journey in pictures, from her Britain’s Got Talent days to the 2025 Pride of Britain Awards red carpet.

Susan Magdalane Boyle was born in Scotland on April 1, 1961, and became a global sensation after her unforgettable 2009 audition on Britain’s Got Talent . Performing “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables , Susan stunned both the judges and the world with her powerful vocals and humble charm, earning her the nickname “SuBo.”

Later that year, she released her debut album, also titled I Dreamed a Dream , which became a record-breaking success. The album sold over 400,000 copies in its first week, making it the fastest-selling debut in UK history at the time, and it went on to top the Billboard 200 in the United Sta

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