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 ...
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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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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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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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 ...
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.
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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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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 ...
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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 ... He added: “When I came out with Amistad, I was nominated for a Golden Globe, but they ignored me for the Oscars, talking about ...
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 ...