Rami Malek Monologue - SNL

First-time host Rami Malek talks about his sheltered childhood and why he's so good at playing the villain.
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[@jasonengland6372]

This dude somehow exudes awkward introvert and supreme confidence at the same time it’s kind of intriguing

[@ManOfParody]

All those years on Mr. Robot playing both sides.

[@heatherh7834]

And beautiful ♥

[@user-pl3qi1qm8u]

Taurus style

[@SaturnPhase]

I agree

[@jennybee5066]

Well said ❤️‼️

[@anthonyfranco88]

This is the most natural-sounding monologue I’ve ever heard. He def deserves Oscars.

[@markmartin3152]

Yeah he definitely wrote and came up with and wrote that monologue.

[@HD-fc4ds]

@@markmartin3152 Not tens of writers

[@markmartin3152]

@@HD-fc4ds snl has a cast of writers. A bunch.......

[@ibmtpx24]

I was thoroughly surprised on how natural he sounds on stage. Everything about him screams awkwardness in tv series and movies and I am very glad I was wrong.

[@stratobungle]

His was great, as was Owen Wilson - each was so much better than the typical SNL host... We have had some real duds in the past, they need to keep the ball rolling!

[@adriangarcia7546]

“But i have an oscar” got me 😭

[@LlyleHunter]

I almost lost my soda.

[@gulyaswift1503]

😂

[@Vedantttt]

He s frighteningly charming

[@terryallen9546]

He is literally acting...and literally reading a script.

[@Roninfop]

I thinking you mean charmingly frightening

[@outlawbillionairez9780]

First I've ever heard of him. Seems charming ☺️

[@camrynf8926]

This describes it absolutely perfectly

[@notorious3602]

get a room

[@Megatron118x]

Mr. Robot is still probably his finest work. One of the best shows of all time. So proud of his success

[@tammyforbes2101]

I liked him in Need for speed! He was cool in that to!

[@mrrobot8973]

Amazing show! Best opening scene ever too.

[@Gusto4now]

He'll always be Mr Robot to me

[@camishavilme7402]

Very important to his career love it

[@anthonyzullo]

love mr robot, but really loved him doing fredie mercury

[@coolboss999]

"Freddie Kruger.. Encouraging kids to dream..." Lmfao PLS. I don't know why but that one got me

[@jamesanderson6373]

*Freddy Krueger

[@AnnieWarbux]

Bittersweet? Funny but, Not? A Good one that's Oh so Bad? Kind of guilty pleasure kind of laugh? Ya, me too.☻ Clever writing and Rami's delivery pulled it all together! He did a Great Job on SNL!

[@user-pj3np4ru8q]

Me, too! It's his delivery that made it especially funny.

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

Agreed, that got me too, and he seems like a truly nice guy. Very cool for him to mention his siblings & it must have been extra fun to have them there!

[@whitealliance9540]

@@AnnieWarbux team scar kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2KnZnWVpqupZ6s I found simba kinda annoying

[@KristiannaStephani]

I was thinking “how old is Rami, like 25? 30ish?” not prepared to learn that he’s 40!!!!! What the hell. Did not expect that!

[@seviensmith6819]

I think he's about 36, maybe 37. In mr. Robot he played a twenty-eight-year-old.

[@niftythegoblin]

@@seviensmith6819 Nope, he’s definitely 40! But bc be looks p young, he likely got his role as Elliot a little older than the actual character. I mean, he got a role as a 15 y/o (Kenny) on The War At Home when he was 25 and pulled it off lmao

[@jamesw288]

Yep I just turned 40 last week

[@whitealliance9540]

@@jamesw288 damn youre old.

[@TheTruthWholeTruthNothingButTh]

You'd still let em hit though

[@rex-racer]

Always good to see King Ahkmenrah!

[@AnnieWarbux]

I just adore him, in that movie!🤗

[@veeglover]

Especially perfect because he's a real Egyptian! 👏🔥

[@mlamarana]

Same!!

[@mayitajams8255]

that’s always the first thing i think of when i see him

[@MarielikestoCrochet]

That’s where I first noticed him 🥰

[@pam0626]

His parents must be so proud of all three children.

[@crystalsnow1138]

Unfortunately his father passed away years ago, but I'm sure he would be proud nonetheless.

[@brittanylawless680]

@@crystalsnow1138 His father also thought Rami to be incredibly tenacious. He was definitely proud of him!

[@Mt-ue9qz]

More importantly is he proud of himself.

[@360.Tapestry]

damn. his parents don't miss lol three for three success

[@amorrissey9264]

310 likes and your comment had a period at the end. Am I the only one that reads it as condescending? 😂 like only Rami is the favorite that they would be proud of....

[@sherlocksister9472]

Rami is a natural at this. He's having a blast!

[@daveg4236]

Actor reading lines

[@whitealliance9540]

@@daveg4236 lines reading actors

[@someoneelse5835]

@@daveg4236 nerd writing comment

[@knowledgedumpingservice2435]

He failed to defeat James Bond: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaqopp-draZ6psk

[@gulyaswift1503]

Yeah

[@graycer]

what a charismatic guy! huge fan of the show tonight

[@johnanderson6581]

agreed!

[@lorny4u]

He is so talented.

[@sarahrupert5320]

He did a great job!!

[@mick3199]

It was INCREDIBLE! I was so blown away! :D

[@johnanderson6581]

@@mick3199 I was so surprised, i didnt know he had it in him

[@jessestanley4520]

One of the shorter monologues I’ve seen, and it was basically perfect.

[@batgurrl]

Great monologue - he’s handsome, charming and funny as hell. His twin joke was adorable and well done. But I have an Oscar. He no doubt didn’t write it but he sure as hell delivered it❤️

[@paulapalais]

@Gerald kope stuck...lol

[@batgurrl]

@Gerald kope struck a nerve? In what way? He’s handsome and funny. Speaking of striking a nerve, clearly you ARE lonely otherwise you wouldn’t be on KZbin at this hour trying to insult a woman you don’t know . I’m guessing you are about 12 years old and it’s past your bedtime

[@neveq123]

The SNL writers write the entire monologues =/

[@lehcaraz1]

@Gerald kope Ya I would if he broke out in a Freddie Mercury performance!

[@b.b.3899]

@Gerald kope Hey, you should be happy someone like him (short and nerdy and not the regular hunk) got to be famous.. It makes everyone see that this kind of guys are amazing as well. Because there are a lot of rich and hunky guys who are just assholes. Of course they get girls, but most of the time it's just superficial girls. If you like those kind of girls, then that's on you. Normal women like men who are nice and honest and don't take themselves too seriously. If nobody likes you, maybe you should consider being nicer ;) Don't worry though, relationships aren't that big of a deal anyway. Focus on yourself and your growth as a person.

[@Clementine1966]

Looks like Rami learned and kept the Freddy Mercury dance there at the end. What a sweetheart, everyone loves Rami.

[@marymayhew5002]

I noticed that too

[@katemiller7874]

Yes. Classic.

[@rosemorris7912]

He didn't really impress me as a prancing Freddie, but his moves during the monologue were good because they were authentically HIM.

[@user-nl4ls3zj3c]

I thought of Freddie Mercury too!

[@kayla7562]

Yup I was thinking the same thing

[@missqueen8886]

From night at the museum to Bohemian Rhapsody to the Bond film I'm so damn proud of him

[@56postoffice]

Oh snap! I forgot he was in "Night At The Museum"!

[@missqueen8886]

@@56postoffice he was actually my second celebrity crush after seeing Johnny Depp in Charlie and the chocolate factory

[@mahadlodhi]

Ak wud always be my favorite

[@thunderelk613]

Also a mildly successful show called Mr. Robot

[@olddirtbiker5088]

He was great in the WW2 series The Pacific playing a spookily weird soldier from the South.

[@heathernks8]

This was such a fantastic episode! Rami was on fire and really showed his range, and Bowen was finally in a ton of skits!!

[@sheshahoneypot1922]

Yes on both counts. Bowen is one of my favorites in the cast! He is so funny!

[@renser8635]

@@sheshahoneypot1922 bowen? Is that the dude who needed to stay in his safe space everytime elon musk spoke at SNL? The dude who is an actor trying to stage a protest against elongate?

[@daisyp3748]

Bug Assembly killed me!🤣

[@LlyleHunter]

This really was his sibling but it was his sister the ER doctor. She’s that good and can pull of any role. Next week she’ll be a guest on Ordinary Joe.

[@fancifuldevices]

Ok that’s funny

[@blipmachine]

Rami looks like he's about to blast the audience with a giant laser from space.

[@canaisyoung3601]

I thought he looked like Steve-O if he never got into "Jackass". Or the reincarnation of Peter Lorre (look him up).

[@holdon4992]

Oh, is a Jewish Egyptian? Bada boom!

[@mike91mdk45]

Or release his nanobots

[@oryxthetakenking8275]

Nah, Fox told me only Jews have access to space lasers

[@conrad1478]

“Somehow Rami Malek can play anybody” - Kenan Thompson

[@_polyavien_1356]

He didn’t miss a beat. His joke flow was solid.

[@baconfilms4014]

yeah!

[@crispmom]

Rami is just so freaking adorable. And talented.

[@len9075]

"I don't usually do comedy" is weird to hear coming out of the mouth of Kenny from the War at Home :D :D :D

[@pandemonium_void1021]

And the Night at the Museum movies! That's where I first saw him.

[@doodoobutter101]

^ This!

[@emeraldeimear2721]

Yesss

[@imagineaworldlikethat4081]

His best character is Kenny for me.

[@roseredmayne]

I LOVE that show. He was so funny.

[@thomascasillo9861]

Ladies and gentlemen, the charismatic and surprisingly funny Rami Malek.

[@evillyn7895]

Rami's parents did a great job raising their children...and that Oscar dig shows real brotherly love!

[@missnobody3400]

He has eyes that concern / frighten and a voice that soothes. What kind of sorcery is that??

[@thefitfrench]

I wouldn’t mess with him haha

[@albicelestezzz]

The voice is the sexiest one ever

[@killyourdarlings1305]

I've never found his eyes frightening or concerning lol

[@marjanp4784]

"They have devoted their lives to helping others, but I've an Oscar" 🤣😂 Savage...

[@TheJabady]

I first saw him in the “Night at the Museum” films.

[@lukea2101]

Me too

[@mahadlodhi]

I first saw him in those movies too and it was only later on did i realize it was him smhh

[@Son-of-Krypton]

I feel Queen turned him into a star !

[@tallulahmlocean6386]

I first saw him in a movie called Larry Crowne with Tom Hanks…small part but he was so much fun to watch!

[@priyachoudhary9896]

@@mahadlodhi same, I straight up saw Mr Robot and then Bohemian Raphsody. And then I saw Night in the museum again...

[@francescofioroni70]

"No I'm kidding is me Rami" "Or is it?" Giancarlo Esposito as El Presidente: well done mi amor

[@hex3845]

Rami Malek played Josh in Until Dawn, one of the greatest in horror genre in gaming, and did a TERRIFIC job. I've been a fan ever since.

[@Mskittenlover12]

🙌🏻

[@haydenelliott3654]

Playing it right now and he is so damn good in it

[@allaboutthemurzic]

I remember him from Until dawn also

[@zainebahmad2071]

This monologue really sounds like it was written by Pete Davidson, totally his humor!! I loved every minute of it. Rami executed it wonerfully.

[@Pinkranger87]

It probably was

[@RandysDirtyBurger]

“It’s just a 10 minute drive” fuck that killed me 😂💀

[@TheXhosaLionKing]

"You want to be King ? You're like three years old... Relax !" Poured coke (the black one) all over my shirt wheezing at that line. 😂😂

[@whitealliance9540]

The white version is always better bruh if You can afford it.

[@nzomy3056]

loved how coke is so common you needed to explain yourself ( white one )

[@MuMasoo]

Mr. Robot is easily one of the best shows of all time. Don't miss out on that masterpiece.

[@celieboo]

I'll have to watch it.

[@djinn5658]

Anyone who watches Mr. Robot for the first time: don't look up anything about it before beginning. Don't research the show. Don't look up articles about it. Don't even click on the Wikipedia. The only way to watch Mr. Robot is to dive into it COMPLETELY blind and just let what happens happen! It makes the mind-fudge so much better.

[@EdwoodCA]

@@celieboo You won't regret it. Rami was terrific as Freddie Mercury, but his portrayal as Elliot is even better.

[@ryanq.4799]

@@djinn5658 just started season 2 and oh my it’s awesome

[@Scriptease123]

I finally started watching it. Just finished Season 3, so just one more season. Then I'll probably start over.

[@wrinkleneckbass]

I met that dude at a charity event in 2017. I had no clue who he was but he seemed like a good guy.

[@WriterSnider]

Rami nailed it! One of the best monologues ever!

[@lemonteacore]

I mean, his comedic performance in the Night at the Museum trilogy was iconic!

[@matthewfraser1055]

Great choice of hosts, handsome, funny yet serious, and chill!

[@MJ.unplugged]

I knew him from War ar Home...he had a great story line for a side character in a sitcom...so great to see him grow like this

[@cecil83]

I honestly couldn't love him more, his monologue was so good! he's amazing!

[@aaccrr78]

This was great! I didn’t know what to expect just because I’ve really only seen him in more serious and dramatic roles but you can tell he genuinely has a great sense of humor. 😍😍

[@lehcaraz1]

Rami actually has great comedic timing. Check out The War at Home here on YT. He was the best part of that show.

[@yjk5737]

First monologue I think I've laughed at for a while.

[@cassandrakiser8594]

Agreed. I laughed out loud the whole time .

[@shrek5823]

"they've devoted their lives to helping others... but i have an oscar"

[@rocko.ambition4342]

What a great wholesome monologue

[@IAmAnnaish]

He's so so likeable! So many people come across as anxious or a bit off in their monologues but he absolutely killed this!

[@jkhtravelrn]

Excellent monologue!! I think Rami is so well spoken, so charismatic, and handsome ! It must make Rami’s parents so proud of all 3 siblings. They all three give to others, in their own unique ways. The skits are awesome tonight, too!

[@matthewaguilera5904]

What a champ! Such a go-get-it attitude! And his family seems so supportive. Great episode.

[@shresthapuja]

He does have a villain look. I always thought he had a charming face but now I cant picture him without the villain look!

[@ivyinabottle]

I remember having a crush on him as Ahkmenrah in the night at the museum films lolll so great to see him hosting SNL

[@karenk3883]

BEST opening monologue yet, and the 1st SNL show that kept me laughing til the end. The cast & writers shined too, but Rami definitely rocked it.

[@priyachoudhary9896]

His Bohemian Raphsody is still one of the best documentaries for me.

[@laland5752]

That movie wasn’t a documentary, though.

[@arianna2948]

it wasn’t a documentary, but it’s such an amazing movie

[@DunmoresMovieMania]

Not a documentary. Not best.

[@markcossman200]

He was only good in that because he looked like Freddie Mercury with his buck teeth. Not sure it was Oscar worthy....just my opinion....

[@laland5752]

@@markcossman200 I love Rami but I agree it maybe wasn’t oscar worthy.

[@user-pj3np4ru8q]

Rami is so frickin adorable! Love that stage presence. One of the better SNL shows this year. 👏

[@zaldrizo]

Just found War at Home a couple of months ago. Love you and love Kenny! I wish I had seen it back in the early 2000s, I needed it!

[@oanamanole9005]

He just has something so magnetic about him. I could watch him all day!

[@Squirrel_314]

Rami, I first saw you in The Pacific. You mesmerized me in that role.

[@bobbierobinson6269]

Amazing family! I love how he's bragging on his siblings.

[@user-ms3jz7ub7n]

I wonder if Lucy Boynton was waiting backstage. They are such an adorable couple.

[@germibytes705]

10 minutes away but 3 hours with traffic... as someone currently in la, i can only cry

[@avs3129]

His voice is lovely. He should speak more as himself.

[@PtolemyJones]

Fun monologue, but honestly most great actors I've seen discuss it felt the villain character was more fun to play.

[@wannabedrewafualo]

*I see Rami Malek-I click.*

[@laalaa99stl]

Love the foreshadowing. Twin brother's in the house! 😂

[@kaleighgilbert4598]

Uggh his voice has such a beautiful deep shrill to it....I love it so much. It makes me melt! 🥰😍

[@jaimefialkowski2219]

He’s just so damn lovable 🥰😘😍

[@JimmNeutricity]

I’m gonna need Rami to go do the Until Dawn game again and give his character Josh a happy ending.

[@itsrectimemedia]

Some people forget he was Tahno in The Legend of Korra!

[@johnbertram]

He really is a likeable bloke!

[@greeksurferdude]

that dance at the end tho 🔥

[@leemary1000]

what a cutie pie! He is talented! I really like this guy and will go out to see his new movie to support him. Good for him, that he reached his dreams.

[@kvpilots]

Rami is sooo awesome and he ROCKED it tonight

[@jjthek]

Thank you guys so much for having Rami Malek on here. I am a huge fan-adore him. This is my favorite recent snl. So good!!!

[@GuamGrrl]

I love him so much. Mr Robot is one of the finest shows ever and his performance was mind blowing.

[@thinkforyourself828]

This dude is old school. He knows how to channel his awkwardness into charm. 👏

[@angeleyes_1412]

I was drinking coffee when he said ‘but I’ve got an Oscar.’ 🤣🤣

[@Yostopher]

Rami looks like he’s constantly tasting the rest of the brownie batter with a spoon

[@whitealliance9540]

Rami looks like he uses toilet paper without ripping it he just wipes and piles, wipes and piles, wipes and piles

[@golfwang8084]

@@whitealliance9540 BAHRVAHAHAH

[@ishanbasu6533]

Well goddamn how charming can one person be

[@carolyntalbot947]

So likeable, funny, well-dressed, _and_ committed to the sketches? Super-host 🏆

[@justwantedtea]

He’s so good that if he stumbled or messed up we would never know bc he’s so natural and just so so good.

[@matthewmartinez6922]

He’s quirky yet charming at the same time

[@dianerosenberg6124]

Loved, loved, loved this monolog. Love this guy - a charmer and great heart energy.

[@toriackley8402]

Man this the best monologue I’ve ever seen ! Rami is such a great actor ! Love him !

[@tmovies92]

If they ever did a Live-Action Yu-Gi-Oh,he should play Marik.

[@ashertathren3495]

Ohhhhhh I could see that

[@kristinbagani2811]

Now I can’t unsee it.

[@alanahclaire6494]

“You wanna be king? You’re like 3 years old, RELAX.” 💀💀💀💀

[@bellaendale2765]

Loved his delivery and that voice....go Rami ❤

[@markfloyd6816]

Loved him in “The Pacific”. He was marvelous!

[@SuperBC1975]

Rami Malek: Team Scar. The More You Know.

[@priyachoudhary9896]

I mean who wouldn't wanna be team scar? He has the best Disney villain song.

[@LaughBoys]

Agreed, we need to see the viewpoint of villains more often. Like Godzilla - he was prolly just mad he couldn’t fit in any doorways

[@EdwoodCA]

Or mad he's got a version of T-Rex short arms syndrome.

[@laurensobash4643]

He’s so genuinely happy to be there ☺️

[@safiiiyyyaaa]

So charming 😍 definitely one of my favorite monologues, I could listen to him talk all day 😆

[@melancholyandinfiniteradness]

The sleepy time USA skit was so funny. I was laughing so hard I cried 😂

[@roseredmayne]

He is 40 and I'm 21...and I still have a crush on him

[@addamsfamily6085]

I give this man full respect he's so nice and cool I wish to meet him

[@lauraylilly]

How did I miss this happening? I love Rami Malek.

[@hawksfan8870]

Rami Malek, What a young legend! Night at the Museum, Boheimenen Rhaposody, Can't wait for his future roles!

[@davidserlin8097]

He’s giving off serious Bowie vibes.

[@TheWriter86]

That was an excellent monologue. Sheesh. Kudos to a cool ass villain. 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@ellabowden5138]

This was one of my favorite shows so far, rami has a true talent for comedy it turns out!

[@jenwarshawsky189]

That was quite good. He has a great voice too.

[@Lorangebeatrice]

I served him a drink once. Chill dude, goood tipper.

[@alyssayost5004]

God I love him, he’s an amazing actor and just such a good person

[@LatinoHollywoodConection]

Succinct, funny, clever and sweet SNL monologue. If there were an Emmy for SNL monologues, this would be a top contender.