Timothée Chalamet is facing criticism again in Hollywood after his recent promotional campaigns Marty SupremeEspecially the unusually intense press run.
Industry critics, for one thing, are noticing her leaning heavily into the film’s theme, often wearing bright orange outfits inspired by ping-pong balls and incorporating themed accessories in public appearances.
Other publicity stunts were on a more large scale as they launched orange blimps over several cities.
Despite positive reviews, critics found the promotional strategies to be excessive and even distracting as they questioned whether it took attention away from the work.
Chalamet also raised eyebrows by comments about his career, saying that he has given “top-tier” performances and “top-tier bullshit” for the last “seven, eight years” and that he feels his work has been overlooked. Some saw these comments as overconfidence.
His “look at us” public appearances with girlfriend Kylie Jenner, especially the coordinated look at major events, also attracted attention. The pair also wore matching orange outfits to the film’s Los Angeles premiere on December 8, now raising suspicions of the need to create the impression of a highly curated public image.
Despite the controversy, Chalamet won big during awards season, including the Golden Globe Awards and the Critics’ Choice Awards.
However, he made a controversial comment during a February town hall, where Chalamet suggested that “no one cares” about traditional art forms such as opera or ballet. The comment certainly didn’t help as it sparked a public “Stop Timmy” campaign and criticism within the industry.
cage Star Nathan Lane called Chalamet a “schmuck”, opera star Isabelle Leonard called him “inefficient and narrow-minded” and Oscar-winning director Steven Spielberg slapped him down, saying such art forms “should survive”.
Oscar night, March 15, Marty Supreme It failed to win in any of its nine nominated categories, including Best Actor. Chalamet was reportedly seen telling Jenner “I hate this” sinners Star Michael B. Jordan was awarded Best Actor.
One insider dubbed Chalamet’s diss an “industry smackdown”, while another source claimed it was “apparently intended to remind him that this kind of cheesy self-promotion is frowned upon in Hollywood.” radar online Informed.
The source added, “The Academy is not going to reward that garbage, and the irony is that if Chalamet had kept his traps shut he probably would have won.
“For now, Timmy better keep an eye on himself. He’s gaining a reputation as one of the most hated actors in Hollywood.”
