Rami Malek is opening up about an interesting exchange he had withKate Middleton.
While discussing the Duchess of Cambridge andPrince William’sappearanceat the London premiere ofNo Time to Dieduring his appearance onJimmy Kimmel LiveTuesday, Malek, who stars in the James Bond film, recalled the last time he saw the royal couple atthe BAFTA Awards in February 2019. Malek was being honored for best actor for his portrayal of Freddie Mercury inBohemian Rhapsody.
Sharing the story with Kimmel, Malek noted that the Duke and Duchess do “their homework” when it comes to learning the filmography of actors, but when he asked Kate about herself she was “taken aback.”
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“[Kate] said, ‘How are you doing?’ [I’m like,] ‘No, how are you?’ And in the most regal, elegant way, she gave me a look. But you can tell. Imagine, you’re dressed to the nines, have to talk to all these actors,” the Oscar winner said.
He continued, “They’re so careful. But it was so cool. I think I caught her off guard for a second. And, you know, had that look of—in the most elegant, professional, royal way—‘Yes, it’s a lot, having a kid.'”
Kate Middleton and Rami Malek.Jonny Birch/BAFTA/Shutterstock
Malekspoke toEntertainment Tonighton Mondayabout how he approaches his interactions withPrince Williamand Kate, saying, “For me, I just try to treat them like I would anybody else. I’m sure a dose of normality is probably something that is quite refreshing to them.”
Prince William and Kate Middleton at the “No Time To Die” World Premiere.Gareth Cattermole/Getty
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He also opened up about his experience sitting behind the royals for the screening ofNo Time to Die.
No Time To Diehits theaters on Friday.
source: people.com
