Rami Malek fell off the stage at the Academy Awards and into the audience after the ceremony had concluded.

Of course, despite the fall, his Best Actor award was still firmly gripped in his hands. 

According to reports, paramedics were called to treat the actor, who was moved into a chair in the front row and then onto a more private area backstage. Thankfully the actor did not show any outward signs of being injured as he spoke in the press room after the incident.

He spoke about what his win meant to him while backstage at the Oscars:

“The one thing I can say about this, as an actor, there are so many of us who dream of one thing. Perhaps it’s not this, it’s just getting a job,” he said. “The fact that I have this is beyond any expectation that myself or my family could have ever had. I’ll just say that.”

He added, “This has been a tough battle and the fact that I’m here is proof that anything is possible. Tonight I’m celebrating with all of you and anyone who has had a dream.”