timothy chalamet Recently made some disparaging comments about the importance of opera and ballet as art forms. As a result, the Oscar-nominated actor faced strong backlash from artists who found his words offensive. Now, SNL comedian and writer Colin Jost mocked Chalamet’s comments with a witty comment that highlighted the difference between the art form and the subject matter of the actor’s latest film, “Marty Supreme”: ping-pong.
Timothée Chalamet recently had an in-depth conversation with co-creator Matthew McConaughey. Diversity and CNN, about a variety of topics. They discussed relevant topics like artificial intelligence, shrinking attention spans and their respective films.
During the conversation, the former expressed his disinterest in working in opera and ballet. He added, “Nobody cares about it anymore.” The “Dune” star added, “With all due respect to the ballet and opera people. I only lost 14 cents in viewers. I’m taking shots for no reason.”
Colin Jost brought up Chalamet’s comments on the latest episode of SNL’s “Weekend Update.” The comedian briefly highlighted the criticism leveled at the actor before quipping, “Chalamet made a comment about…ping-pong on a press tour for his movie.”
Many artists, including those with opera backgrounds, expressed disappointment at Chalamet’s comments. New York City-based mezzo-soprano singer Isabelle Leonard criticized the actor’s views on opera and ballet in the comments section of One. instagram post Part of his conversation with McConaughey was presented.
Leonar labeled his perception “inept” and “narrow minded”, insisting that his comments reflected his character. “You don’t have to like all the art,” he said. “But only a weak person/artist really feels the need to put down the arts that would inspire people who are interested in slow work to do exactly that.”
Meanwhile, Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra expressed disappointment at Chalamet’s comments, calling them “ignorant and untrue”. He added, “How disappointing to hear him say this when he is a role model for so many young people.”
Dancer-actor Lauren Gottlieb shed light on the actor’s grandmother, mother, Nicole Flender, and sister, Pauline Chalamet, and poked fun at the actor’s ego. “Your grandmother, mother and sister are ballerinas. Oh, you think you are superior. How embarrassing for you.”
Chalamet has not yet addressed the backlash over his comments or issued a formal apology.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad Mandatory.