Except Timothee Chalamet was mostly correct. Everyone respects the elite, elevated art forms of ballet and opera, but the vast majority of average Joes and Janes out there have never attended a performance of ballet or opera. Partly because they don’t care, but also because they can’t afford the tickets. I attended two or three operas in the mid ’70s, and in ’76 I attended a ballet performance at the old Paris Opera. I’m very glad that this happened, but I haven’t returned since.
Chalamet didn’t say “a stupid thing” — he conveyed a needlessly blunt, seemingly uncaring viewpoint. A tactical error, but he didn’t lie.
Chalamet: “I don’t want to be working in ballet or opera, or, you know, things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though it’s like, no one cares about this anymore’. All respect to the ballet and opera people out there. I just lost 14 cents in viewership.”
@denofgeektv #JamieLeeCurtis has been there. The actress shared her thoughts on #TimothéeChalamet’s recent comments that “no one cares” about ballet or opera, explaining that in today’s world, it’s going to happen and he can use it as a learning experience. Tap the link in bio to read more. #sxsw #sxsw2026 #jamieleecurtisedit ♬ original sound – Den Of Geek