HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIMOTHÉE 🧸💜

Dear Timothée,

I hope this letter finds you well. It’s Asia here.

Its difficult to put into words what I have in my mind right now, all the things I would like to say to you and to explain the amazing things that happened this year also because of you.

Another year is coming to an end, and I can honestly affirm that it has been one of the craziest and incredible years of my life. Many things happened that broke the monotony that had been building lately. I never thought my life could change so radically in a short time.

Much of this credit certainly goes to you and above all to Bones and All. Thanks to you and to this film, which talks about finding your own people, those who accept you as you are and who will always be by your side, I found mine, my people. And I had some fantastic experiences with them, all within three months.

I'm convinced we were meant to end up together. I've known them for a little over a year, but in that short time they've become some of the closest people I have. We bonded right away, finding in each other the same passions to share, a support when needed and a beautiful complicity (also thanks to the same crazy neuron we share). We all live far away from one another so, as soon as there is an opportunity, we can't wait to meet again. And this is where you and the film come into play. We had the luck to see each other three times in three months thanks to the premieres, and to have some crazy adventures. It was all so absurd because it all happened so fast that sometimes we didn't even realise what was happening to us. These months have been my favourite part of this year.

The Venice premiere was quite exhausting, as we queued for almost 20 hours on the red carpet only to see you for two seconds. You autographed my cmbyn's book (sorry I'm 5 years late but never mind), but I couldn't even say hello. People were pushing, the movie had already started, the bodyguards dragged you away…it was really chaotic, so I didn't enjoy the red carpet at the best. Luckily, we had bought tickets for the Sala Grande and we could see the film with you, Taylor and Luca, otherwise I would have jumped into the lagoon. The emotion I felt in seeing you so moved and proud of what you have done is indescribable, I would live those 8 minutes of standing ovation in loop forever. And I even managed to call you and say hello when you were on the stairs! However, despite everything, for me it was overall the most meaningful experience as it was the first time I met the girls in person, the first time I travelled with someone to a premiere of yours and the first time I saw you up close; and watching a world premiere film with you in the theatre for the second time was the icing on the cake (last year I saw Dune with the cast!!).

The London premiere was the most special, the best day ever. tbh it started badly since unfortunately I wasn't close to my friends on the red carpet, I was sad, and worried about not making it alone, but it was enough for me just to see you arrive to calm me down a bit; also because let's face it, dressed like that in white you seemed literally an angel, a vision. Anyway, I don't know if you remember me, but I was wearing the hoodie you created with Haider and as soon as you saw me among other people you pointed at me and gave a huge smile, I assume happy to see someone wearing it. I was completely stunned at that moment, honestly I don't even remember if I said anything to you or gestured at random. Then, when it came my “turn” on the red carpet let's say the thousand years of English I've done disappeared, because practically the only words that came out of my mouth were “yeah, yeah” …but you know having you there in front of me and realising that I could have the opportunity for a minimal interaction with you for the first time slightly messed with my brain. Okay well I don't want to write you the script of what we said but basically, we said hi and hugged, you told me you liked the sweatshirt I was wearing and I told you how much I adore it and how beautiful the project was. I gave you a letter (which I still don't know if you've read :) and you asked me if it was for you…well my darling I understand you're humble but I still wonder who it could have been for 🤭

I asked you to take a photo together, perhaps a little obvious, but I wanted to have a memory of that moment since the possibility of passing out and not remembering anything was minimal but there was lol. Then I wanted to tell you many things, talk to you about Venice, about the fact that I had already seen the film and couldn't wait to see it again... but even here, apart from my messed brain, they were rushing us. You had already approached the girl next to me but I felt that our meeting could not end like this, so, before you two started talking, I told you that you are incredible and my favourite person. You must have appreciated it I don't know but you thanked me, you stretched out your arm and came back to hug me. AGAIN. And as if that weren't enough, you concluded by saying that my eyes matched the colour of the sweatshirt. Well, that was the fainting risk I was talking about. No one has ever made a comment like that about my eyes, but hey timothée chalamet did. If you haven’t understood I appreciated it, a lot. I don't know what I have done to deserve this but I will truly be forever grateful for this meeting.

The Milan premiere was quite chaotic but intense. In the afternoon we had the opportunity and I must say the honour of being able to participate as an audience at “Che tempo che fa” and attend an interview with you physically there. I don't think I can explain what I felt. I was really thrilled, it was a totally different and surreal situation compared to everyday life. It's not a every-day-thing you get to be in the audience of a TV show and watch your idol's interview. Not to mention the tears shed when they showed the video with some scenes from all your films, it was really a (pleasant) blow to the heart. We also noticed that you were moved and overwhelmed and being able to share that emotion with you was wonderful. I'm so proud of who you are and everything you've achieved so far, and you must be proud of yourself too. You are really talented and you have an incredible and enviable path behind you for a boy of your age, your films are marvellous and each of them has a piece of my heart. Anyway, fun fact: in the studio every time we had to applaud we made like a stadium mess so they probably had to modify the audio of the recording before sending it on air. If sometimes you heard someone yelling, it was us, sorry lol. After that we went to the cinema for the premiere; we were in the front row (doubts?) but still 10km away from you since that room was huge but never mind. That moment was magical: Taylor recognised us, whispered something in your ear (it would be nice if you could tell us what thanks), then you both smiled, pointed at us and said hello. We thought we'd pass out there, they have been a few surreal seconds. Then I was able to give you our rose…it's one of my favourite flowers and giving you one meant a lot to me 🌹

I will never thank you enough. I am grateful for everything you have brought into my life unknowingly. The people I've met, the trips I've made, the new experiences I've had. I'm really happier lately, this turning point in my life is giving me the strength to carry on and something to believe in after the dark times I've been through in recent years. I owe you so much Timothée. And I hope one day I can thank you in person.

At the end of this papyrus, I want to wish you Happy Birthday Timothée. I hope you can spend it with the people you love. You deserve all the love and the good things in this world.

It was a fantastic year, which I will carry in my heart forever. And I really mean it, since I'm crying right now.

I'm glad I finally met you.

Ti voglio davvero tanto bene ❤️‍🩹

Sincerely yours, forevermore.

Asia 🦋

PS this is my gift to you, nothing material, just this letter from the heart. I still have many things to tell you so don't think about escaping it, I have other things in store for you. Also because last year I sent to Brian's office a gift for you that I still don't know if you've opened (I gifted you a scarf and a cool pair of socks). So, if you haven't opened it yet do it ;) And if I may add one more thing, You gave me two beautiful gifts this year: these three fantastic girls you brought me to meet and that minute you dedicated to me in London, including your reaction when you saw me with your sweatshirt. Nothing makes me happier, it meant the world to me.

(@bimba_di_timmy)

I cant describe how I felt while sharing this emotional moment with you three. it has been magical wonderful and special. Im glad to have been able to witness this in person, it's engraved in my heart :,)

wow, what a moment. still today if I think about it I feel butterflies in my stomach :,)