Djimon Hounsou Reveals Ongoing Financial Struggles Despite Career Success

Despite his success, Djimon Hounsou shares he still faces financial challenges in Hollywood

Djimon Hounsou Reveals Ongoing Financial Struggles Despite Career Success
Djimon Hounsou Reveals Ongoing Financial Struggles Despite Career Success

Los Angeles: Djimon Hounsou recently opened up about his financial struggles, even after years in the film industry. He mentioned that despite his two Oscar nominations and roles in major films, he’s still finding it hard to make ends meet.

On CNN’s “African Voices Changemakers,” he said, “I’m still struggling to make a living.” It’s surprising, right? You’d think after all this time, things would be easier for him.

He’s been in the game for over two decades, starring in hits like “Blood Diamond” and “Gladiator.” Yet, he feels he’s underpaid. Hounsou believes he was overlooked by the Oscars for his role in “Amistad,” claiming they thought he was just a newcomer.

He expressed frustration about Hollywood’s slow progress on diversity. “This conceptual idea of diversity still has a long way to go,” he said, highlighting ongoing issues with systemic racism in the industry.

Having moved to the U.S. at 23, Hounsou has been vocal about fair pay. Earlier this year, he mentioned he hasn’t found a film that compensated him fairly. “They always come at me with a complete low ball,” he shared, reflecting on the industry’s approach to his worth.

He also referenced Viola Davis, who has won multiple prestigious awards but still faces pay disparities. It’s a tough situation, and it seems like there’s still a long road ahead for change in Hollywood.

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