2026 Oscars: Conan O'Brien roasts Timothée Chalamet during his opening monologue

2026 Academy Awards host Conan O'Brien takes a jab at Timothée Chalamet after the star said 'no one cares' about ballet and opera

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Published March 16, 2026
Conan O'Brien roasts Timothée Chalamet during his opening monologue

Conan O'Brien is the latest celebrity to criticize Timothée Chalamet for his insensitive comment about 'opera and ballet.'

The 62-year-old comedian took a jab at the Marty Supreme actor while hosting the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday.

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Roasting Timothée, Conan said, "Security is pretty tight tonight. I hear there are concerns about attacks from both the opera and ballet communities. It’s his first time in a theatre!"

"What are they all doing enjoying themselves?! They should be home where I can monetise it!" he added.

After that, the camera quickly shifted its focus to the Dune star, who was seen awkwardly smiling at the roast.

For those unversed, Timothée recently landed himself in hot water after making an offensive comment regarding the popularity of ballet and opera.

“I don't want to be working in ballet or opera, or you know 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," he said during an interview withMatthew McConaughey.

It is worth mentioning here that the 2026 Oscar Awards were held on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, honoring outstanding artists for their incredible work.

Zaid Bin Amir
Zaid Bin Amir is a reporter focusing on trending topics across films, celebrity culture, and digital media, with one year of experience. He tracks viral stories, industry shifts, and online conversations, delivering timely and engaging coverage that highlights how trends evolve and shape the broader entertainment landscape.
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