With her fame growing, Boyle became the subject of buzzing media and public attention. Her nephew’s words remind us of Boyle’s kind-hearted nature and generosity – however sometimes, this can be detrimental. In January 2010, Boyle traveled to London to record the Helping Haiti single. Along with a number of high-profile musicians and singers, including Miley Cyrus, Westlife, and Kylie Minogue, Boyle lent her vocals to the fundraising track. Their cover of “Everybody Hurts” made famous by R.E.M., had its proceeds go to rebuilding Haiti after a catastrophic 7.0 Mw earthquake struck the nation.
After her trip to London, she returned home to Scotland and found an uninvited guest inside! A young man was caught red-handed snooping around her house, basically turning everything upside down in an attempt to steal some valuables for himself! The Scottish police soon showed up and dusted for prints but didn’t seem to yield any results. A friend told the media that “Susan is unharmed but is obviously very, very shocked. The guy has seen her come in and bolted out straight past Susan.” Gosh, how awful! Poor thing, all she would’ve wanted would’ve been a nice cup of tea and to relax in her home….and she couldn’t even do that! Sadly, due to a very antagonistic, rowdy bunch, Boyle can’t even live safe and sound in her own hometown without being bothered… let alone assaulted!
Family Feud: Boyle’s Brother Proves More of a Nuisance Than Family
It seems that despite her family’s attempts to protect Boyle from the nastiness of her brother Gerry, it was to no avail. Her older brother Gerry has continued to not only make a mockery of himself, but he’s also continued to make more suicide threats if Susan didn’t cave and give him the money he asked for. Another business venture? Perhaps a holiday to the Maldives? What else could Gerry dream up?
One of Boyle's spokespeople told Express, “It is true. There were threats of suicide if she did not pay yet another large amount of money" she then commended Susan’s family for making his despicable actions public.” It seems that with her family going public, Gerry was put in line. As far as we know he hasn’t made any more threats of taking his life. Still, uncool, particularly when suicide is such a serious issue. Gerry’s out penny-pinching, but Susan remains unchanged by the wealth she’s accumulated from her great talent!
There’s No Place Like Home!
We love that Boyle, despite the fortune she’s earned for herself, still remains in her sleepy Scottish town, and in the very same house she grew up in as a little girl! Sure, her brother might be after the funds for himself, but it seems that Susan prefers a simpler lifestyle, and is happy to be comfortable enough to afford to pay her bills. Having lived with her parents and cared for them, as well as known the struggle of not having money, she’s just grateful to live without all the bells and whistles. Save the private jets and designer everything to the Hadid sisters.
Almost 10 years down the track, Boyle has remained true to herself and her family’s roots. She purchased what she calls “The Posh House” on the other side of her hometown. It boasts five bedrooms and costs £300,000. Despite the upgrade, Boyle was a creature of habit and figured quite quickly that it just wasn’t the right fit. Sooner rather than later, she moved back into her family’s home, and allowed her niece to move into the “posh” house! Damn, lucky girl! Adopt us, Susan, pls? You’d think you’d be safe in your own home, right? Well, sadly not the case for Susan Boyle.
Local Youths Have Made Boyle a Target
Now the fact that a celeb like Boyle can’t feel safe in her own home, let alone hometown where she grew up – well, that’s a disgrace. Seriously. 99% of Blackburn, Scotland’s residents are overjoyed to know that a woman who lives around the corner is an international singing sensation AND was raised in the same town! But as is the case most of the time, the minority spoils the fun for the majority.
That minority? Well, a gang of local teens who have been harassing the superstar. Initially, it was a 10-second spiel on the news, but it seems that things have spiraled out of control and have led to more serious measures being taken by Boyle. The teens would follow Susan down the streets, even assailing her with rocks and lit pieces of paper! Like, wut? Y tho? As well as physical abuse, this particularly nasty gang of youths (pardon the pun, great band btw), has grown the confidence to even yell insults at her! It’s no wonder Boyle has repeatedly called the police on them – with their numbers growing, it’s a surprise she hasn’t hired a security detail to follow her. Pretty rude. If you’re reading this, you guys are losers. Just drop it and find a job yeah?
She’s a Family Type of Gal
It’s just not in Susan Boyle’s nature to live in luxury, or in excess. She’s not like the Instagram influencers of today who’re dripping with the latest designer clothes or jewels. No no, Boyle is a lot simpler, and a lot more down to earth than that.
But whilst she doesn’t feel the need to spend it on herself, she also is quite aware of the fact that she shouldn’t be giving hand-outs to her relatives. So quite simply, she doesn’t. Seems like Boyle is the saver, rainy-day-money type of woman! Sure, she loves her family, and particularly loves her nieces and nephews, but isn’t going to just hand out all her cash like it’s nothing! If they’re in dire need of some cash though, well, Susan will help where she can. So, how did Boyle spend her hard-earned cash? By helping out those she loves most!