Rebecca Ferguson, the actress from Dune, shared a funny anecdote. It involves her daughter and co-star Timothée Chalamet. Known for Mission: Impossible, she’s been married to Rory St. Clair Gainer since 2018.
In an interview, Ferguson shared that her daughter had a case of mistaken identity when she picked out a Valentine’s Day card for her dad. The card featured a photo of Timothée Chalamet, who plays Paul Atreides, Ferguson’s son in Dune. The reason for the confusion? Chalamet and Gainer sport similar curly hairstyles, which fooled the young girl.
Rebecca Ferguson says her daughter once thought Timothée Chalamet was her dad because he looks like her husband.
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To make matters even more hilarious, the card had a cheeky message that read, “Will you, Wonka my Willy,” referring to Chalamet’s upcoming role as Willy Wonka in a prequel movie. However, Ferguson’s daughter thought it was cute to say, “Will you be my Willy,” as in Willy Wonka, one of her favorite characters.
Ferguson said she found the situation amusing and did not correct her daughter. She also joked that she hoped her husband would not mind the mix-up.
“He’s a good sport; he knows Timothée is a great guy and a brilliant actor. He’ll probably get a kick out of it too,”
she said.
Fans of Dune and Chalamet were delighted by the story and took to social media to express their admiration for the adorable family. Many commented on how sweet and innocent Ferguson’s daughter was, and how lucky she was to have such a talented and beautiful mother. Some also speculated on how Chalamet would react if he found out about the card, and whether he would send one back to his on-screen mom.
The story also highlighted the phenomenon of how on-screen relationships can affect real-life perceptions, especially for children who may not distinguish between fiction and reality. Ferguson and Chalamet have a strong bond as actors who play mother and son in Dune, and their chemistry is evident in the film. Perhaps this is why Ferguson’s daughter felt a connection to Chalamet, who resembles her dad in some ways.
Whatever the case, the story of Ferguson’s daughter and her Valentine’s Day card is a charming and humorous example of how art can imitate life and vice versa. It also shows how much fun and joy movies like Dune can bring to people of all ages and backgrounds. 🎥
