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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Andrew Pulver

Charlize Theron joins chorus of disapproval over Timothée Chalamet’s ballet comments

Charlize Theron at Palm Royale FYC event in Los Angeles
‘[Ballet] taught me to be tough’ … Charlize Theron. Photograph: Mario Anzuoni/Reuters

Actor and former ballet dancer Charlize Theron has joined the chorus of disapproval aimed at Timothée Chalamet over his remarks that appeared to disrespect performers of ballet and opera.

In an interview with the New York Times, Theron said: “Oh, boy, I hope I run into him one day,” adding: “That was a very reckless comment on two art forms that we need to lift up constantly because, yes, they do have a hard time. But in 10 years, AI is going to be able to do Timothée’s job, but it will not be able to replace a person on a stage dancing live.”

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