Opera singer Andrea Bocelli is the latest star to react to Timothée Chalamet‘s viral comments.

If you didn’t see the news, the 30-year-old Oscar-nominated Marty Supreme actor is facing major backlash for his thoughts on the opera and ballet that “no one cares” about them anymore.

After Timothée‘s comments made headlines, Andrea, 67, reacted.

Keep reading to find out more…“I believe we often tend to keep our distance from what we have not yet truly encountered,” the legendary tenor shared in a statement to People. “Opera and ballet are art forms that have crossed centuries and continue to speak to the human heart, because they answer a deep need for beauty, truth and emotion. They are not arts of the past, but living languages that can still move us, make us reflect, and bring different generations together.”

Andrea then extended an olive branch to Timothée.

“I am convinced that a sensitive performer like Timothée, who understands the power of emotions, may one day discover that opera and dance draw from that very same source,” Andrea predicted. “Should he ever be curious, I would be happy to welcome him as a guest at one of my concerts. Sometimes it only takes a few minutes of hearing this music live to understand why, after centuries, it continues to be loved all over the world.”

Many stars have slammed Timothée Chalamet for his comments.