"I don't want to be working in ballet or opera. Things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore.' All respect to the ballet and opera people out there. Damn, I just took shots for no reason."
"Every night at the Royal Opera House, thousands of people gather for ballet and opera. For the music. For the storytelling. For the sheer magic of live performance. If you'd like to reconsider, @tchalamet, our doors are open."
"Timmy, I didn't realize you were a world class dancer or opera singer, who simply chose not to pursue it because acting is more popular. Ballet and opera aren't niche hobbies people opt out of for fame. Artists supporting artists matters."
During a February town hall event with Matthew McConaughey, actor Timothée Chalamet made disparaging comments about ballet and opera, suggesting these art forms lack contemporary relevance and audience interest. Though he quickly attempted to apologize, his remarks resurfaced globally this week, triggering responses from major cultural institutions. The Los Angeles Opera, Royal Ballet and Opera, and New York City Ballet dancers publicly defended their art forms, highlighting their thriving audiences, artistic merit, and cultural importance. Dancers emphasized that ballet and opera represent serious professional pursuits requiring exceptional skill, not niche hobbies people abandon for popularity. The responses collectively challenged Chalamet's characterization while advocating for mutual respect among artists across different disciplines.
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