Timothee Chalamet's success surprised his mother
Nicole Flender had "no idea" how successful her son Timothee Chalamet would become. The 26-year-old actor has become of Hollywood's most sought-after stars since quitting college to pursue a career in the movie business - but Nicole was initially opposed to his decision to walk away from his education. She said: "He took the semesters off because he got professional work. And then he worked non-stop, 'Call Me by Your Name', 'Lady Bird', 'Hostiles'. I always encouraged him to pursue his passion and dreams. However, I did not want him to leave Columbia. "I had gone to Yale and I just felt colleg...