Rami Malek’s Oscar-Winning Tumble

Rami Malek, widely celebrated for his riveting portrayal of Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” had a dramatic fall from grace at the 2019 Academy Awards, quite literally. Just moments after his triumph in winning the Best Actor award, Rami took an unexpected tumble down the stairs, a moment that required the swift attention of EMTs.

The Oscars had an added element of suspense that night. One might speculate that Rami was so caught up in his monumental win that he forgot one crucial performance skill: stair navigation. Amid the galaxy of stars in attendance, from Lady Gaga to Bradley Cooper, it was Rami that had everyone talking.