Chalamet's old ballet and opera critique resurfaces amid backlash
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A 2019 TikTok clip resurfaced showing Timothée Chalamet calling ballet and opera a 'dying art form,' a remark echoed by his later viral statement that 'no one cares' about those arts. The comments sparked swift backlash from the ballet and opera communities, with major companies defending the arts and even playful promos referencing his name. He’s nominated for Best Actor for his role in Marty Supreme at the 98th Academy Awards.
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- Patton Oswalt Takes Aim at Timothée Chalamet’s Ballet and Opera Comments With Punchy Monologue The Hollywood Reporter
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