Timothy Chalamet Criticism

[macbeth]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 10:42am

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Timothe-Chalamet-Faces-Criticism-From-Opera-and-Ballet-Community-After-Controversial-Comments-20260306

Will it cost him the oscar? 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 10:55am

No.

Voting has already closed.

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 10:57am

Even though this interview is from 2/24, strangely this clip hadn’t really gained traction until very recently. Oscar voting closed on 3/5. I’m not entirely sure if THIS cost him the Oscar, but I do think his general “attitude” / persona is off-putting to a lot of people (ie: that weird interview about being “one of the greats,” etc). Talented as he is, he just tends to come off as…kinda douchey. Not a good look. I also think Marty Supreme’s popularity has waned very rapidly since its release, which doesn’t help his case.

All that said, I do think Michael B. Jordan has the momentum going into Oscar Sunday, but Timmy’s not far behind. It’s an exciting year for film, with so many above-the-line awards still feeling super competitive!

Updated On: 3/7/26 at 10:57 AM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 11:03am

When did he become douchey? Or did he?

I remember him on The Graham Norton Show around the time of Wonka. He was on the couch with Cher, Julia Roberts, and Tom Hanks. He spoke of having "imposter syndrome" whilst in their company. He seemed modest.

Updated On: 3/7/26 at 11:03 AM

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 11:05am

He didn't.  It was a mistake.  It's overblown with people.  another passing upset.

[abcd12]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 11:35am

Lol - gimme a break, Jay and Coffee. It’s not some crazy hot take to say Chalamet comes off as douchey. Stop gaslighting. 

Between these completely unnecessarily derogatory comments regarding other art forms, his beyond-shameless self promotion at every turn, his bizarre Kardashian clout-chasing, and his heavy implications that his own performances are award-worthy / flat out calling them “top of the line,” I think it’s more than fair to say that the guy’s ego might turn some people off. 

Updated On: 3/7/26 at 11:35 AM

[inception]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 11:39am

I don't think he'll get the Oscar anyways because the movie just wasn't very good.  A few amusing moments, but a month after seeing it I don't think about it.

If I was a voter I would have voted for DiCaprio.

[ER765]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 11:43am

CoffeeBreak said: "He didn't. It was a mistake. It'soverblown with people. another passing upset."

A mistake? Considering he hasn’t even felt the need to clarify / apologize, I wouldn’t call this a mistake. A mistake is getting on the uptown train when you mean to go downtown; not this. 

[Kad]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 11:43am

There’s definitely been a shift in recent years in how Chalamet presents himself publicly. It kind of feels like a rejection of the initial image as a sensitive, prettyboy actor that he had during Call Me By Your Name, Ladybird, etc. I think he’s super talented, but this persona is definitely grating. Considering his peers in SAG did not award him, I have to wonder if it’s wearing thin in the industry as well. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 11:52am

The crazy thing (to me) is that he was born and raised in Hell’s Kitchen so it’s not like opera and ballet were some foreign things to him that he never either had access to or knew were a thriving art form, ESPECIALLY as a kid who went to LaGuardia high school, basically around the corner from Lincoln Center. 

[CoffeeBreak]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 11:59am

ER765 said: "CoffeeBreak said: "He didn't. It was a mistake. It'soverblown with people. another passing upset."

A mistake? Considering he hasn’t even feltthe need to clarify / apologize, I wouldn’t call this a mistake. A mistake is getting on the uptown train when you mean to go downtown; not this."

We don't agree with him.  But if that's what he thinks, fine.  The world moves on.  No one will think about it in a month and he'll be a movie star.

Updated On: 3/7/26 at 11:59 AM

[ER765]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 12:02pm

Well, might as well lock this thread now. That settles it. 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 12:04pm

I'm not gaslighting, I just don't pay close enough attention to his offscreen life. I still remember him as the young guy who helped James Ivory up onto the Oscar stage.

 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 12:05pm

His statement was super ignorant and completely out of step with the actual arts community he came from. The criticism I’ve seen is (generally) all valid, even if it does seem like the ballet and opera communities are now trying to capitalize on it. That said, it won’t have any impact on his chances of the Academy Award. He’s the frontrunner as far as predictions imply, but he’s also lost a few of the key “indicator” awards that spell Oscar. If someone else wins, it’s not because of this sudden blowback; he’s been coming off like an entitled douche the whole press tour.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 12:11pm

It is his opinion and please BWW posters tell me the last time you went to the opera or ballet. I went to see an opera once and while I recognized the talent it was just not art I was interested in seeing again. I much prefer the ballet and have seen quite a few in US and abroad. It seems he has a bit of an ego; most Hollywood stars do and they just fake being humble IMO.

I saw him in the Dylan movie (A Complete Unknown) and in "Marty Supreme" and thought he was terrific. Awards are supposed to be given for your talent not your personality. 

[SteveSanders]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 12:21pm

The NYT dance critic says Chalamet has a point: https://archive.li/oa8DV

I think his observation, while perhaps not expressed as well as it could have been, mirrors what many ballet and opera leaders have been talking about for years: they need to attract new and younger audience members if they want the art form to continue.

[Kad]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 12:26pm

If Chalamet really wanted to make a salient point about declining interest in opera and ballet, he wouldn't have also included mock opera vocals and giddiness over the hotness of his take. People seem to be throwing him intellectual support that frankly wasn't at all there. 

Updated On: 3/7/26 at 12:26 PM

[gibsons2]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 12:47pm

Kad said: "If Chalamet really wanted to make a salient point about declining interest in opera and ballet, he wouldn't have also included mock opera vocals and giddiness over the hotness of his take. People seem to be throwing him intellectual support that frankly wasn't at all there."

Most of his early fans mistake was perceiving him as an 'intellectual artiste' just because he a well traveled, educated UN brat who speaks French. His true self has always been an arrogant egomaniac who thinks he's better than anyone else. The truth is that he's not even that great of an actor. He lacks authenticity, tries too hard and because of that comes off as someone who desperately needs a slice of a humble pie and confidence at the same time.

[EDSOSLO858]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 1:09pm

Dating a Kardashian is getting to his head, isn’t it?

[sinister teashop]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 1:10pm

I'm just worried he'll go on an apology tour where he'll be Mr. Opera. That would be even worse.

[gibsons2]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 1:31pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Dating a Kardashian is getting to his head, isn’t it?"

I think he was allowed to be himself once he started dating Jenner. He hasn't changed, just the real Chalamet came out.

[GiantsInTheSky2]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 2:12pm

My issue with him is that his antics and career aren’t even for the love of the art form, it’s for clout. Being this young and going on and on about needing to win that Oscar, wanting to be “one of the greats” - it’s all about the reputation and accolades (which isn’t at all surprising considering his new second family). It’s not about the craft, it’s award recognition and how he’s perceived in the industry.

I’m sure there’s dozens more like him deep down, but they have the awareness and media training to spin it…and they have performances that are legitimately memorable or impressive. Timmy doesn’t have that yet, IMO. 

What I haven’t seen mentioned yet (forgive me if I missed) but not only was he raised in Hell’s Kitchen, but his mother, grandmother, and sister all danced for the NYC Ballet. Some people online think that means his perspective is legitimate and probably has heard them talk about it dying or no one caring about it…but his dismissive mention of it doesn’t track with that idea to me. I would think someone in this position who cared about the art form would, at the very least, do some photo ops at the opera with their IG famous girlfriend to get some form of engagement going. People are replicating John and Carolyn’s aesthetic just off of the new Love Story series. He could actually have a positive impact if he wanted. He sees eyes and dollar signs elsewhere, so it’s beneath him. 

Updated On: 3/7/26 at 02:12 PM

[Sutton Ross]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 2:53pm

EDSOSLO858 said: "Dating a Kardashian is getting to his head, isn’t it?"

Nah, but dating a Jenner has definitely made him dumber. He will still win the Oscar of course, but he should probably disappear afterwards. This Douchebag Manic Energy Tour is a little tiresome. And let's be real, he would never take her to the ballet or opera as she could never follow along or be able to live stream her entirely plastic body.

[WldKingdomHM]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 2:57pm

She’ll dump him when he doesn’t get his Oscar 

[inception]

Posted: 3/7/26 at 5:29pm

Zeppie2022 said: "It is his opinion and please BWW posters tell me the last time you went to the opera or ballet.

i went twice locally last month.  Once to a professional production of Mozart's Cosi Fan Tutti, and then to a student production of Bernstein's Candide.  Last November during my visit to NYC I attended a performance of Arabella at the Metropolitan Opera using my Audience Rewards points.  Next weekend I'm flying down to Los Angeles to see LA Opera's production of Akhnaten.