Overview
- Copeland took the stage for a concise solo during the live performance of I Lied to You from Sinners, led by Raphael Saadiq and Miles Caton.
- Her appearance followed weeks of controversy after Timothée Chalamet suggested ballet and opera were increasingly irrelevant to audiences.
- Copeland had publicly countered those comments, emphasizing ballet’s centuries‑long lineage and its influence on screen storytelling.
- Coverage framed the Oscars moment as a return following her recent hip surgery, and the performance drew an ovation that included Chalamet.
- She has noted an invitation to participate in promotion tied to Chalamet’s film Marty Supreme, linking her cameo to the night’s broader cross‑industry showcase.