Misty Copeland Defends Ballet, Opera Against Timothée Chalamet

0:00Hey, it's Cory with Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Your Daily Pop Culture Update. Ballerina Misty Copeland has pushed back against actor Timothy Shalamay's recent dismissal of ballet and opera. During a town hall with Matthew McConaughey, Shalamay suggested no one cares about those art forms while talking about saving movie theaters. Copeland, the first black principal dancer at American Ballet Theater, argued he owes his success partly to ballet influences. She pointed out that ballet and opera have thrived for over 400 years and deserve support from all artists. Copeland's stress that access to these arts can transform lives and called for uplifting every creative field instead of pitting them against each other. Adding irony, Copeland noted she helped promote Shalamay's Oscar-nominated film Marty Supreme by wearing a branded jacket tied to her ballet world. She found it odd that he drew her in for marketing but downplayed her art form. Critics highlighted that Shalamay's own mother and sister trained at the School of American

1:03Ballet, fueling the backlash. The Metropolitan Opera shared a behind-the-scenes production video aimed at him while Seattle Opera offered a 14% discount using the Code Timothy. His spokesperson has not commented, leaving the debate buzzing in art circles as fans weigh in on supporting all performances. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen, S-O-L-I-SOLI-PILLOW.com.