- Timothée Chalamet has faced widespread criticism from the arts community for resurfaced comments stating that "no one cares" about ballet or opera.
- The Oscar-nominated actor made the remarks during a Variety/CNN event in February, suggesting that these art forms struggle to maintain relevance.
- Celebrities including Whoopi Goldberg, Jamie Lee Curtis, and rapper Doja Cat have condemned Chalamet's statements, with Goldberg highlighting his own family's dance background.
- British opera star Camilla Kerslake described his comments as "shocking and hurtful," particularly given the immense effort required in these professions.
- Despite the controversy, the arts community, including institutions like the Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Ballet and Opera, has been galvanised, using the incident to assert the enduring value and impact of ballet and opera.
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