Oscar-nominated Djimon Hounsou 'struggling to make living'

Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still struggling to make a living.
Djimon Hounsou says systemic racism impacted his acting career: “I’m still struggling financially to make a living”
Actor Djimon Hounsou wants to bridge the gap between African and Black Americans through his event series, Africa Reconnect. Djimon Hounsou has had tremendous success in Hollywood since he first arrived in California from Benin in 1990 to pursue acting.
Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou says he’s ‘still struggling to make a living,’ blames ‘systematic racism’
Hounsou’s most famous movies include “Amistad,” “Gladiator,” “In America,” “Blood Diamond,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Shazam!,” “A Quiet Place Part II,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and both “Rebel Moon” films.
Djimon Hounsou Discusses Hollywood Racism and His Financial Difficulties
Djimon Hounsou, a two-time Oscar nominee, has revealed that he continues to face financial struggles despite decades in Hollywood. In an interview with CNN Africa, he criticized the industry for its systemic racism and expressed frustration at being overlooked in his career.
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Oscar-nominated Djimon Hounsou 'struggling to make living' after decades in cinema
Actor Djimon Hounsou is sharing his ongoing financial struggles despite his long and successful career in the ...
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Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou says he’s ‘still struggling to make a living,’ blames ‘systemic racism’
Djimon Hounsou hasn’t had a fairy tale career in Hollywood. Despite being a two-time Oscar-nominated actor who has appeared in blockbuster films, Hounsou, 60, recently revealed that he’s ...
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Djimon Hounsou Says He’s “Struggling Financially” to Make a Living After a 30-Year Career and Two Oscar Noms
By Lexi Carson Djimon Hounsou is opening up about how he’s still struggling financially after being nominated for several awards and spending 30 years in the industry. The actor recently sat ...
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Djimon Hounsou says he's 'struggling' to make a living as a Hollywood actor
Djimon Hounsou's impressive resumé of Oscar-nominated roles and appearances in blockbuster films has not translated to financial stability, the actor has revealed. In a new interview with CNN ...
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Two-Time Oscar Nominee Djimon Hounsou Says He’s ‘Still Struggling to Make a Living’ Despite Decades of Working in Hollywood
Eugene Gologursky/Getty Djimon Hounsou is opening up about the realities of working in Hollywood as a person of color. The 60-year-old actor, who was born in the West African country Benin and has ...
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Djimon Hounsou Says He's "Struggling" With Money Despite Oscar-Nominated Acting Career
Djimon Hounsou is getting candid about his finances as a working actor. Despite appearing in dozens of movies, the performer—whose credits include 2000's Gladiator, 2014's Guardians of the ...
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Djimon Hounsou Says ‘I’m Definitely Underpaid’ and ‘Still Struggling to Make a Living’ Despite Two Oscar Noms and Many Blockbuster Roles
Djimon Hounsou said in a recent interview with CNN that he continues to struggle as a working actor in Hollywood despite several roles in studio blockbusters under his belt and two Oscar ...
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Djimon Hounsou says he's still 'struggling to make a living' despite 2 Oscar noms and decades of acting
Two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou is opening up about the financial realities of his Hollywood career. Despite roles in such acclaimed films as Ridley Scott's Gladiator, Steven Spielberg's ...
How ‘Amistad’ sparked Djimon Hounsou’s mission to unite the Black diaspora
CNN’s Larry Madowo speaks with Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou about how his role in “Amistad” inspired his mission to ...