Timothée Chalamet recently made some dismissive remarks about opera and ballet’s value as art forms. Consequently, the Oscar-nominated actor drew significant backlash from artists who found his words offensive. Now, SNL comedian and writer Colin Jost mocked Chalamet’s comments with a witty remark that highlighted the contrast between the art form and the subject matter of the actor’s latest film, “Marty Supreme”: ping-pong.
Colin Jost makes fun of Timothée Chalamet over recent comments
Timothée Chalamet recently had an in-depth conversation with Matthew McConaughey, co-produced by Variety and CNN, about different topics. They discussed relevant topics such as artificial intelligence, diminishing attention spans, and their respective films.
During the interaction, the former expressed his disinterest in working in opera and ballet. He added, “No one cares about this anymore.” The “Dune” star further stated, “All respect to the ballet and opera people out there. I just lost 14 cents in viewership. I’m taking shots for no reason.”
Colin Jost brought up Chalamet’s remarks in the latest episode of SNL‘s “Weekend Update.” The comedian briefly highlighted the criticism directed at the actor before quipping, “Chalamet made the comment on a press tour for his movie about… ping-pong.”
Numerous artists, including those with an opera background, expressed disappointment with Chalamet’s remarks. New York City-based mezzo-soprano singer Isabel Leonard slammed the actor’s views on opera and ballet in the comments section of an Instagram post featuring part of his interaction with McConaughey.
Leonar labeled his perception “ineloquent” and “narrow-minded,” stressing that his comments reflected his character. ” You don’t have to like all art,” she added. “But only a weak person/artist feels the need to diminish in fact the VERY arts that would inspire those who are interested in slowing down, to do exactly that.”
Meanwhile, Mexican conductor Alondra de la Parra expressed disappointment with Chalamet’s comments, calling them “ignorant and untrue.” She added, “What a let down to hear him say this when he is an idol to so many young people.”
Dancer-actor Lauren Gottlieb highlighted the actor’s grandmother, mother, Nicole Flender, and sister, Pauline Chalamet, and poked fun at the actor’s ego. “Your grandmother, mom, and sister are ballerinas. Oh you think you are superior. How embarrassing for you.”
Chalamet has not yet addressed the backlash surrounding his remarks or issued a formal apology.
