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Misty Copeland danced at the Oscars, which came amid Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet\u2019s controversial comments about ballet and opera<\/a>.<\/p>\n The famous ballet dancer took part in the beautiful performance of \u201cI Lied To You,\u201d the Oscar-nominated song from Sinners. She took the stage with nominees Miles Caton and Raphael Saadiq, along with Eric Gales, Buddy Guy, Brittany Howard, Christone \u201cKingfish\u201d Ingram, Jayme Lawson, Li Jun Li, Bobby Rush, Shaboozey, and Alice Smith.<\/p>\n What did Misty Copeland say about Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet?<\/p>\n While on his Oscars campaign trail for Marty Supreme, Chalamet went viral for saying ballet and opera were art forms \u201cno one cares about this anymore.\u201d He received an intense amount of backlash, and Copeland commented on the story while\u00a0speaking on a panel<\/a> in New York.<\/p>\n \u201cFirst I have to say that it\u2019s very interesting that he invited me to be a part of promoting Marty Supreme with respect to my art form,\u201d Copeland said, adding, \u201cI think that it\u2019s important that we acknowledge that, yes, this is an art form that\u2019s not \u2018popular\u2019 and a part of pop culture as movies are. But that doesn\u2019t mean it doesn\u2019t have enduring relevance in culture.\u201d<\/p>\n Fans react to Misty Copeland\u2019s Oscars performance<\/p>\n People loved watching Copeland take the stage at the Oscars. While some folks have been joking that she only joined the performance as a slight on Chalamet, others are pointing out that it was probably already planned.<\/p>\n Either way, she rocked the stage, and fans are impressed. Copeland recently retired and had hip surgery, which makes the performance all the more impressive.<\/p>\n \u201cFolks, is there a ballerina in Sinners? She\u2019s there not to throw shade at anyone but to represent the presence and influence of Black Americans in the arts and culture in a movie that celebrates that,\u201d @M3T1CULOSO<\/a> added.<\/p>\n \u201cIf I were Chalamet, I\u2019d rest the image for at least a year. It got ugly for him,\u201d @brubiis__<\/a> suggested.<\/p>\n \u201cThanks to Timoth\u00e9e, they\u2019ve returned to popularity, and many people are already attending the opera and ballet more,\u201d @PedroDenisAbre2<\/a> pointed out.<\/p>\n \u201cMisty Copeland just reminded everyone why ballet still belongs on the biggest stages. Masterful. Timoth\u00e9e caught in 4K looking like he\u2019s rethinking his life choices,\u201d @savvyonchain<\/a> wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cThat Misty Copeland ballet interlude during \u2018I Lied To You\u2019 is breathtaking\u2014graceful pointe work weaving through the fiery, soulful musical chaos. Stunning fusion of classical dance and cinematic energy; chills!\u201d @victorizzov<\/a> posted.<\/p>\n The internet is chaotic\u2014but we\u2019ll break it down for you in one daily email. Sign up for the Daily Dot\u2019s newsletter\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"<a](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/8551a8a43978a8f0c6b996db4e2a227a.jpeg\"\/)
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