Rami Malek Recalls Being 'Thrown’ On Hood Of Police Car In Horrific Racial Profiling Incident

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Rami Malek opened up about a horrifying incident with the police. In a new interview published with The Guardian, the 43-year-old actor reflected on his experience with racism as an Egyptian-American man, including when the Los Angeles Police Department once racially profiled him.

Rami recalled that an officer had “thrown” him “on the bonnet of an LAPD cop car because someone had robbed a liquor store and stolen a woman’s bag.” Related: Did Elon Musk Just Do A Hitler Salute?!? When the police tried to apprehend Rami, he said they told him the suspect “was of Latin descent” and he “‘fit the description.’” What the f**k.

The Bohemian Rhapsody star continued: A friend who was Caucasian thankfully stepped in to help Rami. At the time, the “clever” pal pointed out to the police that the Breaking Dawn alum was Egyptian — “not Latin.” Despite what his friend said, Rami still did not know whether the cops would let him go: So awful.

It is unknown when this incident happened. The Los Angeles Police Department also has not spoken out about his story. However, that is only one instance of racial profiling he has experienced in his life.