Misty Copeland is weighing in on the backlash surrounding Timothée Chalamet’s comments about ballet and opera. 🩰 While speaking at an event in New York, the former American Ballet Theatre principal dancer responded to Chalamet’s claim that “no one cares about” the art forms, emphasizing their lasting cultural influence. “There’s a reason that the opera and ballet have been around for over 400 years,” Copeland said, adding that something being less “popular” doesn’t mean it isn’t meaningful or impactful. She also pointed out how deeply those traditions shape film and performance today. “I mean, he wouldn’t be an actor and have the opportunities he has as a movie star if it weren’t for opera and ballet and their relevance in that medium,” Copeland said. “So all of these mediums have a space and we shouldn’t be comparing them.” Copeland is set to appear during a performance tied to the Oscar-nominated film ‘Sinners’ at the upcoming Academy Awards. 🎬 SWIPE for the vid ➡️ and let us k...