Chalamet sparks backlash after ballet and opera remarks

Timothée Chalamet faced sharp criticism after remarking that “no one cares” about ballet and opera during a Variety chat, prompting responses from opera singers and ballet dancers who defended the arts; industry figures like Sadler’s Wells’ Alistair Spalding said ballet is evolving and growing in popularity, while the controversy also spread across social media with supporters and critics weighing in on the value of these art forms.