"I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though it's like no one cares about this anymore.' All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there."
"To take cheap shots at fellow artists says more in this interview than anything else he could say. Shows a lot about his character. You don't have to like all art but only a weak person/artist feels the need to diminish in fact the VERY arts that would inspire those who are interested in slowing down, to do exactly that."
"It doesn't matter if the industry is having a tough time at any time. Doesn't mean people [care less about it]."
Timothée Chalamet, a three-time Academy Award nominee, made controversial comments at a CNN and Variety town hall on February 24, stating he prefers film work over ballet and opera because "no one cares about this anymore." Though he attempted to soften the remarks with humor and respect, the comments resurfaced ahead of the March 15 Oscars ceremony and sparked significant backlash. Opera singer Isabel Leonard and other artists criticized Chalamet for diminishing fellow artists, while celebrities like Doja Cat defended ballet and opera's continued relevance. The controversy potentially undermined Chalamet's Oscar chances despite his acclaimed performance in Marty Supreme.
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