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Chalamet Sparks Debate on Ballet and Opera's Relevance

3/15/2026

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Timothée Chalamet sparked controversy by saying he does not want to work in ballet or opera, claiming, "Hey! Keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore."
Doja Cat and Steven Spielberg defended ballet and opera’s cultural significance.
Steven Spielberg highlighted ballet and opera's unifying power at SXSW.
The exchange reveals a divide over the relevance of traditional performing arts, with critics of Chalamet's remarks.

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Story summary

Timothée Chalamet sparked controversy by saying he does not want to work in ballet or opera, claiming, "Hey! Keep this thing alive, even though no one cares about this anymore."
Doja Cat and Steven Spielberg defended ballet and opera’s cultural significance.
Steven Spielberg highlighted ballet and opera's unifying power at SXSW.
The exchange reveals a divide over the relevance of traditional performing arts, with critics of Chalamet's remarks.