Actor Karla Sofía Gascón addressed the ongoing Timothée Chalamet ballet controversy after the actor’s remarks on opera and ballet sparked widespread reactions online. The Emilia Pérez star reacted to a meme shared by her manager, Sandro Rubini, which humorously depicted Chalamet’s Marty Supreme character seeking advice from Gascón amid his growing Oscar backlash.
Gascón’s Direct Reply to Chalamet’s Situation
The meme featured Chalamet’s character asking,
“Hola Karla, do you think they gonna make me pass the red carpet at the Oscars,”
alluding to Gascón’s own recent controversies impacting her awards season. Gascón responded without hesitation:
“Are you a trans woman? Then don’t worry about it, Tim,”
followed by,
“Besides, I love ballet slippers and I’ve seen ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ ten times. Not sure if that counts for anything. Best of luck with the awards.”
She further expressed frustration with public perception by stating,
“Even though no one has seen or heard me say anything, while they have both seen and heard you, people still seem to prefer believing whatever the bad guys claim I said.”
Context Behind the Controversies Impacting Both Actors
Gascón’s Oscars campaign faltered last year after resurfaced old racist and anti-Muslim tweets from her social media caused a backlash shortly before the ceremony. In contrast, Chalamet’s comments, though less severe, have recently revived criticism. During a Variety and CNN town hall last month, Chalamet said,
“I don’t wanna be working in ballet or opera or, you know, things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive even though it’s like, no one cares about this thing anymore.’”
He added,
“All respect to the ballet and opera people out there. I just lost 14 cents in viewership, but um, yeah, I just took shots for no reason.”
Reactions from the Arts Community and Public
Though several weeks old, the clip stirred fresh controversy last week, prompting backlash from ballet and opera enthusiasts online. The Metropolitan Opera House responded on social media with a message to Chalamet:
“This one is for you, Timothée Chalamet,”
alongside footage showcasing the intense work that goes into its productions.
The Stakes for Timothée Chalamet Amid the Controversy
Timothée Chalamet is currently nominated for the Best Actor Oscar for his role in Marty Supreme, making the remarks and ensuing backlash particularly significant for his awards campaign. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions around public figures’ comments and their potential impact on recognition within the arts and entertainment industry.
