Beninese-American actor Djimon Hounsou has admitted that he is still struggling financially despite being in the film industry for over two decades.
Appearing on African Voices Changemakers, the popular CNN magazine program, the ‘Gladiator’ actor said he’s underpaid.
“I’m still struggling to make a living. I’ve been in the filmmaking business for over two decades with two Oscar nominations and many blockbuster films, and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m definitely underpaid,” he said.
On racism in Hollywood, Hounsou said, “I was nominated for the Golden Globe, but they ignored me for the Oscars because they thought that I had just come off the boat and the streets. Even though I successfully did that, they just didn’t feel like I was an actor to whom they should pay any respect.
“So, this conceptual idea of diversity still has a long way to go. Systemic racism won’t change like that anytime soon.”
"I'm Underpaid."
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) January 10, 2025
Actor Djimon Hounsou says he's still struggling financially to make a living, despite starring in Hollywood blockbuster movies and earning Oscar nominations over the past two decades, and reveals systemic racism is something he still copes with.
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