Instagram/Timothée Chalamet & Matth Celebrity Timothée Chalamet's dismissive comments about ballet and opera spark global backlash from the performing arts community. March 15, 2026 AceShowbiz - During a February town hall event in Austin, Texas, actor Timothée Chalamet made remarks about ballet and opera that sparked a significant backlash from the global performing arts community. The event, produced by Variety and CNN, featured a conversation between Chalamet and fellow actor Matthew McConaughey about their crafts and audience engagement.