ADÉLA has weighed in on the debate sparked by comments from Timothée Chalamet about the future of traditional performing arts, offering a more measured perspective on a controversy that has circulated widely online in recent days.
Speaking to TMZ, the singer and former professional ballerina addressed backlash surrounding remarks Chalamet made during a recent interview about the changing nature of the moviegoing experience. The actor’s comments, in which he compared cinema’s potential future to art forms such as ballet and opera, quickly went viral and prompted responses from cultural institutions and performing arts organizations.
ADÉLA suggested that the criticism may be overstated, arguing that Chalamet’s point was likely misunderstood. “I think people are maybe blowing it out of proportion,” she said. “I don’t think he meant it like that. I think it’s fine.”
The discussion began after Chalamet reflected on concerns about the decline of theater attendance for films. In the interview, he said he hoped cinema would not become as niche as opera or ballet, describing those art forms as “beautiful” but increasingly limited to smaller audiences. His comments quickly circulated online, prompting playful responses from several ballet and opera companies that invited the actor to attend live performances.
ADÉLA, who trained in classical ballet before launching her music career, acknowledged that the performing arts face challenges in maintaining widespread public attention. “He’s not wrong,” she said. “It is kind of a dying form. It’s sad—if anything, he just highlighted that.”
At the same time, the singer emphasized that the situation should encourage audiences to support live performance rather than dismiss it. In her view, the conversation may ultimately benefit the arts by drawing renewed attention to them. “People should be going to the ballet more,” she added. “Honestly, maybe this is good publicity.”
She also suggested that Chalamet’s remarks were part of a broader argument about preserving communal entertainment experiences, particularly in an era dominated by streaming and digital consumption. According to ADÉLA, the actor appeared to be advocating for audiences to continue engaging with culture outside the home.
“I think he was just talking about people going to the movies and wanting that to still be a thing,” she said. “And I agree. Still go out to see things. All of it should be supported.”
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