Watch: Timothée Chalamet's Old Ballet Video Surfaces After His Viral 'No One Cares' Clip

Timothée Chalamet's 'ballet' comments gain more backlash after his theatre 'background' gets exposed by a video clip.

Chalamet is still in hot water following his controversial take on the performing arts, particularly on the ballet and opera communities. Despite mounting pressure from industry colleagues, the actor hasn't addressed the backlash. But a resurfaced video of Chalamet performing on stage proves he's not out of the woods, not yet.

Chalamet's Theatre Roots Exposed by 'Archival Moment'

The New York Library of the Performing Arts dug up 'a little archival moment' of a much younger Chalamet, about six years old, taking part in a ballet show, decked with wings and wielding a bow like Cupid.

'Before the red carpets and big screens, 6-year-old Timothée Chalamet took the stage in the ballet Romeo & Juliet, choreographed by Jacques d'Amboise, captured here in footage preserved at NYPL's Library for the Performing Arts,' the Instagram post read.

'From ballet to opera and beyond, the Library for the Performing Arts is home to recordings, photographs, programs, and archives documenting the performing arts,' it added. The post seemed innocuous at the outset, but the comments section suggested the timing was suspect.

'Getting dragged by the library is crazy,' one user wrote. '''From the archives'' is the new ''I have receipts,''' another quipped. One user defended Chalamet by providing context to his comments, but the post was largely dominated by critics.

The post's call to action also echoed the theatre community's response to those who deem ballet and opera as dying arts. 'Curious to explore? Anyone can visit the Library for the Performing Arts to watch full performances like this and dive into the history of dance, opera, theatre, and more!' it read.

Backlash Stemmed from Side Comment

The outrage stemmed from a 25 February Variety & CNN Town Hall interview featuring Chalamet and Matthew McConaughey. The pair talked about their careers and the entertainment industry as a whole.

Chalamet expressed concern about the state of the movie theatres, and as an aside, made disparaging comments about opera and ballet.

'I admire people — and I've done it myself — who go on a talk show and say, 'Hey, we've got to keep movie theatres alive, we've gotta keep this genre alive,''' he said. 'I don't want to be working in ballet or opera where it's like, 'Hey! Keep this thing alive,' even though no one cares about this anymore.'

Chalamet realised how his comment came across and immediately made amends. 'All respect to the ballet and opera people out there ... I just lost 14 cents in viewership. I'm taking shots for no reason,' he added.

Controversy Catches Fire Before the Oscars

Chalamet has remained silent despite the mounting backlash, but an insider claimed that 'he is taking it very personally.' The controversy also sparked just ahead of the Oscars, where Chalamet has earned a Best Actor nomination for Marty Supreme.

Host Conan O'Brien poked fun at the issue in his opening monologue, as Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner sat among the audience. A camera shot of the couple showed they took the joke in stride, laughing off Conan's comment.

The resurfaced footage has since sparked a wave of reactions online, with fans and commentators revisiting Timothée Chalamet's early artistic background in a new light. As the discussion continues, the moment underscores the enduring public interest in Chalamet's career—and the way even long-forgotten material can shape the narrative around today's biggest stars.