It’s official! Rami Malek was awarded the Best Actor award at the 2019 Golden Globes for his performance in Bohemian Rhapsody.
Rami Malek is the champion, my friends. @ItsRamiMalek takes home the #GoldenGlobe for Best Actor is a Motion Picture – Drama for his performance as Freddie Mercury. #BohemianRapsody pic.twitter.com/3ErrakTVHt
— Access (@accessonline) January 7, 2019
“I am beyond moved. My heart is pounding out of chest right now,” he said, as he accepted the award.
Malek thanked his mother, family and Queen “for ensuring authenticity and inclusivity exists in the music and in the world and in all of us.”
His final “thank you” was for the one and only Freddie Mercury, whom he played in the film, Bohemian Rhapsody.
“I love you, you beautiful man,” Malek said.
“Thank you to Freddie Mercury for giving me the joy of a lifetime. I love you, you beautiful man.” – Rami Malek #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/B9dqUd586x
— E! News (@enews) January 7, 2019
And the good news just keeps coming – Bohemian Rhapsody has also won the award for Best Motion Picture, Drama!
JUST IN: “Bohemian Rhapsody” wins Best Motion Picture, Drama at the #GoldenGlobes. https://t.co/FAHL6wZ0rD pic.twitter.com/jlYgebRUFv
— ABC News (@ABC) January 7, 2019