Karla Sofia Gascón Weighs In on Timothée Chalamet's Opera and Ballet Controversy

Gascón offers advice to Chalamet amid backlash over his comments about the performing arts.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Actress Karla Sofia Gascón has joined the growing list of celebrities weighing in on Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments about opera and ballet. In an Instagram Story, Gascón posted a meme referencing Chalamet's remarks and offered her own take, advising him not to worry about the backlash if he's 'a Trans woman' and expressing her own love for ballet and musical theater.

Why it matters

Chalamet's dismissive comments about opera and ballet have sparked outrage from performers and fans of the arts, who feel he is being 'vapid' and 'shallow' in his assessment of these art forms. Gascón's intervention adds another high-profile voice to the discussion, highlighting the ongoing debate around representation and inclusivity in the entertainment industry.

The details

In her Instagram Story, Gascón posted a meme that combined a picture of Chalamet's character from the film Emilia Pérez with her own image, making it appear as though they were talking on the phone. The meme caption referenced the PR issues Gascón faced last year as the first openly transgender Best Actress nominee. Gascón then added her own commentary, telling Chalamet 'if you're a Trans woman, then don't worry about it' and expressing her love for ballet and musical theater. She also compared her own controversies to Chalamet's, noting that 'even though no one has seen or heard me say anything, while they have both seen and heard you, people still seem to prefer believing whatever the bad guys claim I said.'

  • Gascón posted the Instagram Story on March 9, 2026.

The players

Karla Sofia Gascón

An Academy Award-nominated actress who is the latest celebrity to weigh in on the controversy surrounding Timothée Chalamet's comments about opera and ballet.

Timothée Chalamet

An actor who sparked backlash after making comments suggesting that opera and ballet are 'dying art forms.'

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What they’re saying

“Are you a Trans woman? Then don't worry about it, Tim. Besides, I love ballet slippers and I've seen Phantom of the Opera ten times. Not sure if that counts for anything. Best of luck with the awards.”

— Karla Sofia Gascón, Actress (Instagram)

“Even though no one has seen or heard me say anything, while they have both seen and heard you, people still seem to prefer believing whatever the bad guys claim I said.”

— Karla Sofia Gascón, Actress (Instagram)

The takeaway

Gascón's intervention in the Chalamet controversy highlights the ongoing debate around representation and inclusivity in the entertainment industry, as well as the power of social media to amplify and shape these discussions. Her advice to Chalamet and comparison of their respective scandals underscores the complex and often polarizing nature of these issues.