“Denzel broke the sound barrier with that laugh”: Denzel Washington Lost It With Rami Malek’s Witty 2- Word Response and Fans Can’t Get Enough of It

Denzel Washington's Hilarious Reaction to Rami Malek's Witty Response Goes Viral.

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  • During an interview, Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto were asked where they keep their Oscars.
  • Rami Malek's witty two-word response, "By itself," left Denzel Washington in hysterics, showcasing their off-screen chemistry.
  • Fans adored the exchange, praising Malek's humor and Washington's infectious laughter.
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What happens when Rami Malek, Denzel Washington, and Jared Leto get together? A movie like 2021’s The Little Things is born. Although the crime thriller was not as successful of a venture, neither a commercial nor critically successful, it did bring together the three incredible actors, resulting in some hilarious off-screen moments.

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Denzel Washington in 2012's Flight
Denzel Washington [Credit: Flight | Paramount Pictures]
One particular moment from their many interactions has recently resurfaced on the internet, featuring the three actors being asked where they keep their ‘Oscars’ trophies. And Malek’s witty 2-word response left Washington in fits of laughter.

When Rami Malek Left Denzel Washington Breathless With His Response

Malek, Leto, and Washington in a still from The Little Things | Warner Bros.

It is not quite often a feat seen in the film industry to have three Oscar-winning actors lead a film. But in 2021, Oscar-winning actors Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto collaborated in John Lee Hancock Jr.’s neo-noir crime thriller, The Little Things. While the film failed to woo the audience or critics, it did lead to some impeccable off-screen moments between the lead stars.

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During an old online interview with Kevin McCarthy, the actors showcased their amazing off-screen chemistry. In the video posted recently by McCarthy himself on Instagram, McCarthy asked them all where they each kept their respective Oscars Award trophies, and this is how the conversation went:

Denzel Washington: Here’s the most egotistical answer you can ever get. People say, ‘Where do you keep your Oscar?’ I said, ‘Next to the other one.’

The multiple times Academy Award-nominee and two-time Oscar-winner revealed as both of his co-stars laughed. When it came to Malek to answer, the actor had the wittiest answer,

Rami Malek: By itself.

Malek, known for his award-winning performance in Bohemian Rhapsody, delivered the clever quip, leaving the Training Day star wheezing with laughter, as Leto revealed he doesn’t even remember where his Oscar trophy is. The video of this charming exchange has since gone viral, making fans praise Malek’s witty response.

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Fans Adore Rami Malek and Denzel Washington’s Hilarious Exchange

Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto in The Little Things
Jared Leto, Rami Malek, and Denzel Washington in The Little Things | Warner Bros.

Rami Malek and Denzel Washington are among the best actors, but more than their talents, fans have adored their electrifying personalities and off-screen personas. While Washington is often heralded for his sense of humor, Malek is also famous for his often hilarious quips during his various public appearances.

 

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When this particular exchange of theirs went viral on the internet, this is what fans had to say about it:

Denzel broke the sound barrier with that laugh. -@sebastian_madrigal_

How is Denzel simultaneously the coolest dude on earth and a massive dork. -@pelletierkc

Denzel been laughing so hard I seen tears. -@_pr3ttyfacemo

Denzel laughed at his own joke and Rami’s play on his joke. King. -@strdstwanderer

That man so smooth. Lol! -@barbedwirebob
While most fans took offense to Leto’s ‘dry’ answer, they loved how smooth Rami Malek was in response to his co-stars’ answer. As the video goes viral, it is a beautiful reminder that while a movie might not work as it is supposed to, the bond forged as a result of it will continue to be celebrated and adored by fans.
The Little Things can be streamed on Amazon Prime.
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