"I don't want to be working in ballet or opera 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."
"Some people want to be entertained quickly. I'm really right in the middle. Because I admire people [saying], 'Hey, we gotta keep movie theaters alive. We gotta keep this genre alive.'"
"He's gonna be singing a different tune when the live arts are all that's left after AI takes over. Oh wait. He's above singing a tune."
Timothée Chalamet made dismissive comments about ballet and opera during a conversation with Matthew McConaughey, suggesting these art forms need to stay alive despite lacking audience interest. Though he quickly added respect for performers in these fields and acknowledged his misstep, the Metropolitan Opera, LA Opera, and Royal Ballet responded with criticism. The Met Opera posted a video celebrating its performers and crew, directly addressing Chalamet's remarks. The performing arts community, Broadway actors, and celebrities rallied in support of the opera and ballet, with some noting that live arts may become increasingly valuable. Chalamet's mother was a professional dancer with New York City Ballet, adding irony to his comments.
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