Overview
- Theron, in a New York Times interview published Tuesday, called Chalamet’s ballet and opera comments “very reckless” and said AI could match his work within 10 years but cannot replace a live dancer on stage.
- She praised dancers as “superheroes” and described training that left her bleeding through shoes and dealing with infections from blisters.
- Chalamet’s February CNN/Variety town hall remark that “no one cares” about ballet or opera set off widespread criticism from performers and institutions.
- The Metropolitan Opera and the Royal Ballet and Opera shared videos that showcased their productions and addressed Chalamet directly with invitations and full-house imagery.
- Reports also note Theron’s training at New York’s Joffrey Ballet School, which she says taught discipline, structure, hard work, and toughness.