arts
March 13, 2026
Misty Copeland says Timothée Chalamet "wouldn't be an actor" if not for ballet, opera
March 12, 2026 / 1:00 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Misty Copeland believes Timothée Chalamet owes his acting career to ballet and opera.
- Copeland criticized Chalamet's statement that "no one cares" about these art forms.
- She highlighted the 400-year history and potential impact of ballet and opera.
- Copeland noted the irony of her promoting Chalamet's Oscar-nominated film.
- Other arts organizations, including the Metropolitan Opera and Seattle Opera, have publicly responded to Chalamet's comments.
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