This is one in a series chronicling 10 inspiring individuals living with HIV.Marc Malkin was always comfortable ceding the spotlight to Jennifer Aniston and Nicole Kidman.
As a longtime red carpet reporter and the current senior culture and events editor at Variety, Malkin has interviewed the world's biggest celebrities, letting them share their thoughts, causes, and projects with his readers.
But Malkin began wanting people to know his story, hoping his journey could inspire others. First, Malkin took part in the 2018 AIDS Life/Cycle, the annual San Francisco to Los Angeles bike ride that raises millions for HIV causes (canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic).