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Rami Malek for L’Uomo Vogue

Photographed by Brigitte Lacombe

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the lip bite™️

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You - A Rami Malek story

Chapter Two

Moonlight

Expectations. My life was filled with expectations. Expectations of me becoming a singer like dad, lead a life like my dad. Full with success and fame. And that while I was only 15 years old. A 15 year old girl with a father that got diagnosed with cancer a few months prior. And that while I was sick myself.

I got born with EDS, Ehlers Danlos syndrome, which infected my organs causing me to also have gastroparesis.

EDS are a group of rare inherited conditions that affect connective tissue. Connective tissues provide support in skin, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels, internal organs and bones. Which is how I also got gastroparesis. Which made it impossible for me to eat, well I can eat but I have to drain it out about 15 minutes after a meal. I get fed through a tube in my stomach and I get medicine through a tube in my chest.

To me it was the most normal thing as I got born with it and it’s all I’m used to. Endless hospital visits, either planned or emergency visits, constantly being sick,… the list goes on.

But of course there are also people who think I’m a weirdo because all of this. And at times it made me feel like one. The more people say something, the more you believe it.

I was never going to be able to dance or perform my doctor said more than once during my 15 years of living but I proved him wrong, I proved everyone wrong.

I’ve been acting since about 2 months old and started singing and dancing since I was 8. It’s what I loved doing and sure, I often had to carry the consequences of it all after but to me it was worth it. My dad was proud of me but I knew he was worried. Because it was always possible for me to dislocate a part of my body, get super sick or just need to go to a doctor because something happened.

My life was filled with needing to be careful and paying close attention to whatever I do. Let me tell you, it is the most annoying thing, but it had to be done.

A deep sigh escaped my lips as I stood in my small improvised dressing room next to the stage. It was hidden from the public eye with black curtains. I could easily be in the dressing room where the others were but this is the closest to the exit AND a bathroom in case I had to throw up.

Despite my ‘disability’ the entire Glee cast never treated me differently. We were a close nit group and it felt amazing. This was the first time I was included in such a big production and it was scary at first but now a year after filming and our first private premiere, mainly for TV bosses, celebrities, family and friends- I felt more than in the right place with this group of people.

Sure I was the baby of the group but that didn’t make any difference for them, or me. I was equal to all of them. We all are. No one is above or below anyone and everyone gets treated the same. And I loved it so much!

I was stood in front of the mirror, my black curly natural hair hanging over my shoulders as I fixed my dress, slipping on some heels as well. I had my makeup done earlier but I had broken out in some stress sweat, causing my face to become shiny as can be.

I dug into my black makeup bag and took out the compact powder and the right makeup brush. I opened the powder and jumped up slightly, feeling Cory – my boyfriend- his arms wrap around me from behind. My head moved up so I could look up at him.

That damn usual handsome smile was playing on his lips. He leaned down, gently pressing his lips against me. “You’re going to do great up there.” He said in a soft calming tone.

Out of everyone here, he was the one who knew how nervous I really was for this right moment. I had sang before obviously while recording the show and in the school choir but this was different. This could mean a big break for me.

“So will you.” I said softly, placing another kiss on his lips. The kiss ended as we heard Ryan call everyone in to get their in-ears and face microphones. This was it. For real.

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You - A Rami Malek story

Chapter One.

2009

Rami

It was like it was only yesterday when I heard mom mention the idea of having monthly family activities. If the name of it didn’t sound stupid enough, I’m sure the things she had in mind to do were going to be equally as stupid. I have nothing against spending some quality time with the family, but knowing mom it would be some sappy theatre show or watching concerts of her favourite singers.

But neither of us –Sami, me and Yasmine- dared to say one single thing negative about mother her idea. We knew how much it meant to her. We barely had time due the busy schedules.  I worked as an actor, Sami as a teacher and Yasmine as an ER surgeon.

All we wanted was mom to be happy, so we all simply agreed to the monthly family activities. We had no clue what she had in mind. The only thing she said was that she had everything under control and we had nothing to worry about. Which made the three of us worry even more.

Yasmine had tried to get mom to say something more about whatever we were going to do, but that didn’t work one bit.

I resided in a small one room apartment just at the outskirt of Los Angeles. It was the most I could effort with my small loan from staring in the minimum shows and movies that were on my resume. And still I shared the rent with 3 of my friends who stayed here when I was out of town.

Despite its small size it was more than enough for a single man. I didn’t need anything more for now. My main focus was now on my career and nothing else. And if I do get in relationships they don’t last longer than over a month. Not because of me but the other finds another, in their words, better partner.

The hot shower water ran over my body as I stood in my bathtub. A small apartment comes with an even bathroom, in this case one where was barely any space to put anything else than the bathtub, sink and toilet.

A rusty showerhead was attached to the wall, barely hanging on. I know I had to get it fixed but I simply had no time for it. My hands moved over my face as I rubbed it in order to get the water out my face and proceeded to wash my hair and body.

I turned the water off and brushed my hair back with my fingers. The shower curtain got opened and I grabbed a towel, wrapping it around my waist. My hand met the foggy mirror as I wiped it clean. My eyes met my reflection shortly while I took my shaving foam and squirted some of it on my hand before applying it on my face.

My chin and cheeks got covered in the white foam. I took my razor and started shaving. I was right in the middle of shaving as the bell rang. A sigh escaped my lips as I quickly finished shaving, wiping the remaining foam off my skin.

I took my cologne and got some on before placing it aside again. I gave myself one final glance in the mirror, exiting the bathroom after words. My wallet, keys and phone got placed in my pockets before I opened the front door.

“Damn, what took you so long?!” My twin brother asked me with a soft chuckle in his voice. “I was still shaving.” “And that had to take that long? We said seven. And guess what time it is?” I rolled my eyes in slight annoyance before I closed the door behind me.

“Yeah, yeah. I got it, Sami. Did mom already say something about where we are going?” He shook his head in response as we made our way together down the stairs. “All I hope is that it won’t be some boring shit. Because else I’ll sleep my way through it.”

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New gorgeous pic of Rami by Tom Craig (thx to queenforeverramilucy on IG for sharing) 😍🥰🤤🔥

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YOU - a Rami Malek story

The First book in the Moonlight franchise.

Moonlight, daughter of Freddie Mercury, is only 15 when she gets casted for a big show, Glee. Rami, an Egyptian 27 year old actor, trying to get his big break in the industry. Both complete strangers meet and soon become an important part of each-other’s life.

Story time; 2009 – 2011

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The note says, “Don’t leave me here.” Do you leave your friend or stay?

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You ~ A Rami Malek Story - 21 (on Wattpad) https://my.w.tt/NJlp3CNqy9 Moonlight, daughter of Freddie Mercury, is only 15 when she gets casted for a big show, Glee. Rami, an Egyptian 27 year old actor, trying to get his big break in the industry. Both complete strangers meet and soon become an important part of each-other's life. Story time; 2009 - 2011 The first book in the Moonlight franchise

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You ~ A Rami Malek Story - 20 (on Wattpad) https://my.w.tt/xig0oBIqy9 Moonlight, daughter of Freddie Mercury, is only 15 when she gets casted for a big show, Glee. Rami, an Egyptian 27 year old actor, trying to get his big break in the industry. Both complete strangers meet and soon become an important part of each-other's life. Story time; 2009 - 2011 The first book in the Moonlight franchise

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You ~ A Rami Malek Story - 19 (on Wattpad) https://my.w.tt/SoZfwdCQw9 Moonlight, daughter of Freddie Mercury, is only 15 when she gets casted for a big show, Glee. Rami, an Egyptian 27 year old actor, trying to get his big break in the industry. Both complete strangers meet and soon become an important part of each-other's life. Story time; 2009 - 2011 The first book in the Moonlight franchise