Singer hits back at Timothee Chalamet’s opera and ballet claims

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10 Mar 2026 • 7:31 AM MYT
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  • Doja Cat has criticised actor Timothée Chalamet over his recent comments regarding ballet and opera.
  • Chalamet, 30, stated that "no one cares" about the two art forms during a discussion with Matthew McConaughey for Variety in February.
  • The Say So singer responded to his remarks in a TikTok video.
  • She highlighted the historical longevity of both art forms, noting opera is 400 years old and ballet is 500 years old.
  • Doja Cat argued that industry challenges do not equate to a lack of public interest in these cultural practices.

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