Charlie Puth has recently shared his thoughts on lesser-appreciated art forms, echoing the sentiments of those who have criticized Timothée Chalamet for his remarks on the popularity of ballet and opera. The "Dune" star recently sat down with Matthew McConaughey to discuss the future of acting, during which he stated, "I don't want to be working in ballet or opera, or things where it's like, 'hey, keep this thing alive,' even though it's like, no one cares about this anymore, all respect to the ballet and opera people out there." This insensitive statement not only drew criticism from ballet and opera artists but also from Hollywood celebrities.
Now, Charlie Puth, the hitmaker behind "See You Again," has joined the ranks of those who have spoken out against Timothee's comments. In a post on X, he wrote, "I feel compelled to say that even when an art form isn't at the height of its popularity, traces of it still live on in the music and cinema that resonate with people today." He further elaborated on his thoughts about old art forms, stating, "The popular music we hear now simply wouldn't exist without the popular music that came before it centuries ago."
Previously, Doja Cat, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Diana Warren had also criticized Timothee for his offensive comments. Charlie's words add another layer of insight and empathy to the ongoing discourse about the value and importance of preserving traditional art forms.
