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.
This Oscar-Nominated Marvel Actor’s Recent Admission May Shock You
“Amistad.” “Blood Diamond.” “In America.” All major blockbuster films starring Djimon Hounsou that earned him widespread ...
Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Having grown up in the West African country of Benin, when two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou immigrated to the US ...
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 reconnect the Black diaspora with their African heritage.
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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 ... Hounsou’s most famous movies include “Amistad,” “Gladiator,” “In America,” “Blood Diamond,” “How To Train Your Dragon ...
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Despite His Decades-Long Success In Hollywood, Djimon Hounsou Admits To Being ‘Underpaid’ And Lowballed
Actor Djimon Hounsou believes he has not been given his just dues. The actor, who has remained in the industry for at least 30 years, pursued a career in acting in the U.S. after moving from Cotonou, ...
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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 ... as Cinqué in Steven Spielberg's 1997 historical drama Amistad — despite receiving a Golden Globe nomination for ...
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Djimon Hounsou says he's still 'struggling to make a living' despite 2 Oscar noms and decades of acting
Hounsou, who grew up in Benin and France before moving to the U.S. at the age of 23 to pursue acting, explained that his work on Amistad inspired the creation of his Djimon Hounsou Foundation ...
5 Djimon Hounsou Roles That Prove He’s a Hollywood Powerhouse
Djimon Hounsou elevates every movie in which he stars in thanks to his incredible range and commitment to the craft.
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Djimon Hounsou Says He Is “Still Struggling To Make A Living” Despite Oscar Nominations, Blockbuster Roles
Two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou revealed he still struggles ... Reflecting on his breakthrough in 1997’s Amistad, in which he played slave rebellion leader Cinqué, Hounsou alleged he ...