Timothée Chalamet's controversial remarks about ballet and opera were a topic of discussion at the 2026 Oscars. During his speech, Alexandre Singh of Two People Exchanging Saliva made a subtle dig at Chalamett, suggesting that art can change society through art, through creativity, and also cinema. During the ceremony, Conan O'Brien addressed Chalameta, suggesting security was tight due to concerns about attacks from both the opera and ballet community. Chalamat's comments sparked reactions from celebrities, including opera legend Andrea Bocelli and former American Ballet Theatre dancer Misty Copeland. At the 2025 Oscars, Chalamate is nominated for best actor for Marty Supreme, directed by Josh Safdie, marking his third nomination.