Fran Drescher addresses co-star Timothée Chalamet controversy as 'Marty Supreme' loses all Oscars

Fran Drescher said Timothée Chalamet will be “more careful next time” after backlash over opera comments

The film Marty Supreme did not win any awards at the 98th Academy Awards, despite receiving nine nominations. Following the ceremony, actor Fran Drescher addressed controversy surrounding her co-star Timothée Chalamet’s recent remarks about opera and ballet.

Drescher spoke during coverage of the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 34th Academy Awards Viewing Party.

The actor, who portrays Chalamet’s on-screen mother in Marty Supreme, reflected on the reaction to comments the actor made during a February discussion event.

“You live, you learn,” Drescher said. “You gotta be careful what you say to the press because you could paint yourself into a corner you can't get out of. I don't think that it's gonna have a lasting impact on his career – which is sensational. But, he'll be more careful next time.”

She suggested the experience could influence how the actor approaches public appearances in the future.

“Maybe he'll do less press and just be more aware of what he's saying instead of [being] so relaxed because now he sees that you could be on top and then people could turn against you. So, you gotta always be very careful,” Drescher said.

Drescher also commented on her experience working with Chalamet, saying, “I find him to be a very kind and caring person that was raised by artists.”

“I think that even though he may have come across a bit cavalier. In reality, I think that he has a great respect and regard for the arts,” she added.

Chalamet attended the 2026 Oscars where he was nominated for both acting and producing roles connected to Marty Supreme. The film ultimately left the ceremony without any wins.

During the broadcast, host Conan O’Brien referenced the controversy in his opening monologue. “Security is extremely tight tonight,” he said. “Just got to mention that, yeah, I’m told there’s concerns about attacks from both the opera and ballet communities.”

The controversy began after comments Chalamet made during a public discussion about performing arts.

“I don't want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it's like, 'Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore.' All respect to all the ballet and opera people out there,” he said.