Conan O’Brien pokes fun at Timothée Chalamet ballet, opera controversy in Oscars monologue
By Jocelyn Fiset
Published on March 15, 2026.
Conan O'Brien, the comedian, poked fun at the controversy surrounding Timothée Chalamet, a Best Actor nominee, during his opening monologue at the 2026 Oscars. The comment was made during a discussion about the opera and ballet industries. Chalamat was immediately criticized for his comment. The incident occurred during a TV interview and subsequent public events.
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