Actor Timothee Chalamet is facing mega backlash for his controversial comments that were made regarding ballet and opera.
The star was also slammed by A-list filmmaker Steven Spielberg, right before the Academy Awards took center stage. The whole controversy started when Chalamet mentioned during a town hall discussion that he wouldn't wish to work in art forms such as ballet and opera, which people like to keep promoting.
{img}This was linked to a suggestion that no one watches those kinds of programs anymore, nor does the public care about them.
He did reveal that he respects such art forms to the highest degree, and the comment didn't take long to go viral online.
Stars from the industry slammed Chalamet for his dumb theory, asking him to wake up and appreciate various forms of art for what they're worth.
{img}Spielberg was also seen discussing the topic at a panel at the SXSW Conference, where he stressed the significance of shared cultural experiences. He also revealed how powerful such experiences are, not only for films but also in concerts where opera and ballet take place. He slammed those who didn't see the beauty of performing arts.