Charlize Theron has defended Timothée Chalamet’s comments about ballet and opera, calling them “very reckless” and “defending” the art forms. In an interview with The New York Times, Theron discussed the physical and mental demands of dance and her own personal experience. She also commented on the fact that AI is expected to replace Chalamelet in 10 years, stating that ballet or opera will not be able to replace a person on a stage dancing live. The comments were first made during a Variety and CNN town hall with Matthew McConaughey in February.