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Chalamet's 'Dying Arts' Comment Sparks Backlash from Ballet Community

3/14/2026

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Timothée Chalamet drew backlash after a CNN & Variety town hall, calling ballet and opera 'dying art forms'.
Misty Copeland and the ballet community responded, stressing ballet and opera remain relevant.
At the ICG Publicists Awards, Jimmy Kimmel humorously noted publicists’ challenge with controversial clients.
Steven Spielberg weighed in, stressing the importance of preserving live arts.
Chalamet has not publicly responded to criticism, despite ballet ties through family.

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Story summary

Timothée Chalamet drew backlash after a CNN & Variety town hall, calling ballet and opera 'dying art forms'.
Misty Copeland and the ballet community responded, stressing ballet and opera remain relevant.
At the ICG Publicists Awards, Jimmy Kimmel humorously noted publicists’ challenge with controversial clients.
Steven Spielberg weighed in, stressing the importance of preserving live arts.
Chalamet has not publicly responded to criticism, despite ballet ties through family.