Rami Malek He claimed he was once a suspect in an alleged crime because authorities thought he “matched the description.”
The 43-year-old Oscar winner claimed in a statement: “I was thrown on the front of a (Los Angeles Police Department) cop car because someone robbed a liquor store and stole a woman’s purse.” Guardian The profile was published on Saturday, January 18. “They said (the thief) was Hispanic, and ‘You fit the description.’”
He added: “I remember how hot the engine was, they must have been racing there and it almost burned my hand. My friend, who was Caucasian, was smart enough to say: 'Actually sir, he's Egyptian.' Not Latin. I remember laughing in the car.” “The policeman, and I thought to myself: 'Well, this is a very risky situation. I might go to prison for something I didn't do.'
Malik is an Egyptian-American, his parents He immigrated from Cairo Before he was born. in Guardian Malik did not provide further details about the alleged police incident or when it appears to have occurred. The LAPD has not spoken publicly about the reported encounter. Us Weekly I have reached out for comment.
Meanwhile, Malik has allegedly faced similar incidents of mistaken identity due to his background.
“Travel is hard enough. Don't make it any harder,” he told the British outlet. “I started thinking: What's going on?” Every time I tried to enter a country. These days, there might be a moment. Then they'd say: 'No,' This is the man.” bohemian rhapsody. Let him pass.”
Malik who He won an Oscar For his role in bohemian rhapsody As Queen frontman Freddie MercuryHe grew up in Los Angeles with his parents and twin brother Sami. Their Middle Eastern heritage was always clear to the siblings.
“I don't know how you can get over that. I'm what's called a 'white swipe', but I have very distinct traits, and we certainly didn't fit in.” The Guardian. “We had a strange way of sensing people. … I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse. Sometimes I find it harmful. You can't help it.”
Malik also realizes how hard his parents worked to provide for him For twins.
“The school system in Los Angeles wasn't great. She would hand-write these long letters in blue pen explaining our situation. 'She'd say, 'I'm going to give my kids every chance I can,'” Malik said. “I'd hear stories about her getting pregnant with me and my brother, and taking three buses — three Different buses – to go to work and back.”