The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Wednesday, 2 July, that Egyptian-American actor Rami Malek will receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, joining a celebrated list of 35 entertainers as part of the Class of 2026. Malek, the first actor of Egyptian heritage to receive this recognition, will be honored in the Motion Pictures category alongside notable names such as Timothée Chalamet, Rachel McAdams, and Deepika Padukone, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced at a live press conference in Los Angeles. Born in Los Angeles to Egyptian immigrant parents, the actor rose from small television roles, including a guest spot on Gilmore Girls, to global acclaim. He earned widespread recognition for his role as Elliot Alderson in Mr. Robot, which won him a Primetime Emmy in 2016. His portrayal of Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody catapulted him into the cinematic spotlight, earning him an Oscar for Best Actor in 2019, a historic win that marked him as the first Arab to take home the award in that category. Since then, Malek has continued to take on major roles, from the Bond villain in No Time to Die…
