Timothée Chalamet has sparked reactions from the opera and ballet community, which invited him to participate in performances, highlighting the importance of the arts.

Timothée Chalamet sparked controversy after stating that he does not want cinema to reach a level similar to opera or ballet, where artists struggle to keep the art alive despite a lack of interest from the public. In response, the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera in London posted on Instagram a message highlighting that thousands of people gather every evening to enjoy the performance. Additionally, the English National Opera offered Chalamet free tickets to convince him to return to the opera.

Colombian dancer Fernando Montaño emphasized, in an open letter, that comparisons between art forms limit understanding and the development of talents. Anna Yliaho, another dancer, added that an insecure artist belittles colleagues to elevate themselves. Seattle Opera humorously responded by offering a 14% discount on tickets with the promotional code 'Timothée'. Chalamet acknowledged that he appreciates both cinema and the performing arts, but expressed concern that some art forms no longer attract the public's attention.