"I’m Underpaid, Still Struggling To Make A Living" – American Actor, Djimon Hounsou Says

Date: 13-01-2025 5:03 pm (3 weeks ago) | Author: onuigbo felicia
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Djimon Hounsou, the Beninese-American actor, 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.”

Posted: at 13-01-2025 05:03 PM (3 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
- gogoman at 13-01-2025 07:35 PM (3 weeks ago)
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Poor man, look at those sad eyes Angry Angry Angry he was used by white evil  Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 13-01-2025 07:35 PM (3 weeks ago) | Grande Master
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- fineboy77 at 13-01-2025 09:06 PM (3 weeks ago)
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 Cool Cool Cool

Posted: at 13-01-2025 09:06 PM (3 weeks ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Holopid at 14-01-2025 04:49 AM (3 weeks ago)
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Yeah black  africans always treated Like Trash in West.... Angry Angry
Posted: at 14-01-2025 04:49 AM (3 weeks ago) | Gistmaniac
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