Oscars 2026: Timothee Chalamet receives support by costar after ballet remarks

Timothee Chalamet has recently received support by Marty Supreme costar Fran Drescher over his controversial comments about ballet and opera.

The actress expresses hope that the Wonka star would take some heed from the criticism after he said that no one cares about the ballet or opera while speaking to PEOPLE at the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 34th Academy Awards Viewing Party.

“You live, you learn,” advises the 68-year-old.

Fran points out that the actor needs to be cautious about what they are saying to the press “because you could paint yourself into a corner you can't get out of”.

The actress notes that this controversy won’t have “a lasting impact” on the Dune actor’s career.

However, Timothee “will be more careful next time,” adds Fran, who portrays the actor’s mother in Marty Supreme movie.

Elsewhere in the interview, The Nanny actress opens up that Timothee “will do less press and be more aware of what he’s saying instead of being so relaxed” after reaching to the top.

“People could turn against you, therefore, you gotta always be very careful,” states Fran.

Meanwhile, the actress says that she always finds Timothee “to be very kind and caring person that was raised by artists”.

Before concluding, Fran believes that even though the Interstellar actor “may have come across a bit cavalier but in reality, he has a great respect and regard for the arts”.