Charlize Theron has criticized Timothée Chalamet's recent comment about the irrelevance of ballet and opera. She called it "reckless" and "one of the hardest things I ever did" in a new interview with The New York Times. Theron explained that dance taught discipline and instilled discipline in her life. She also mentioned that AI could replace Chalamelet in the future, but it would not replace a dancer performing live. The comments sparked widespread backlash, with artists praising the value of the performing arts.