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.
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 ...
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5 Djimon Hounsou Roles That Prove He’s a Hollywood Powerhouse
Two-time Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou recently revealed that despite ... industry’s persistent undervaluation of his talents. Amistad received mixed reviews upon release, with some ...
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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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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 ...
Djimon Hounsou Admits He's ‘Still Struggling To Make A Living’ Despite Oscar Noms, Blockbuster Films
The two-time Oscar nominee, who has worked in the industry for decades, cited "systematic racism" for his financial ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
Oscar-nominated Marvel star Djimon Hounsou says he’s ‘struggling to make a living’
Djimon Hounsou, the Oscar-nominated star of Blood Diamond and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, has said he is still “struggling” financially despite his acclaimed career. The Beninese-born American ...
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Djimon Hounsou, 2-Time Oscar Nominee, Says He’s ‘Struggling to Make a Living’ in Hollywood
Djimon Hounsou has dozens of award-winning films ... “I was nominated for the Golden Globe [for Amistad], but they ignored me for the Oscars, talking about the fact that they thought that ...
Two-Time Oscar Nominee Djimon Hounsou Says He’s ‘Still Struggling to Make a Living’ Despite Decades of Working in Hollywood
Hounsou also said he believes he was snubbed by the Academy Awards for his breakout role as Cinqué in Steven Spielberg's 1997 historical drama Amistad — despite receiving a Golden Globe nomination for ...