Djimon Hounsou Admits He's ‘Still Struggling To Make A Living’ Despite Oscar Noms, Blockbuster Films
HuffPost
The two-time Oscar nominee, who has worked in the industry for decades, cited "systematic racism" for his financial instability.
Djimon Hounsou has a noteworthy resume in Hollywood, even accumulating Oscar-nominated roles throughout his decades-long career, but he says he still struggles to “make a living” despite garnering critical acclaim.
“I’m still struggling to make a living,” he said in a new interview with CNN. “I’ve been in this business making films now for over two decades with two Oscar nominations, been in many big blockbuster films, and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m definitely underpaid.”
Hounsou, 60, is known for starring in multiple popular blockbuster films, including Ridley Scott’s “Gladiator,” Steven Spielberg’s “Amistad,” ”Blood Diamond” opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” and DC’s “Shazam!”
The Beninese-born actor alleged he was snubbed for an Oscar after facing xenophobia and racism in the industry.
“I was nominated for the Golden Globe, but they ignored me for the Oscars, talking about the fact that they thought that I had just came off the boat and off the streets,” he claimed.
The "Good Place" actor apparently takes his pillow talk to an interesting place.
"I wonder what those two guys could both find funny?" the "Tonight Show" host asked.
The "Late Night" comedian isn't buying it.
The "Late Show" host said the tech billionaire is racing to "kiss" Donald Trump's "ass" with the company's changes ahead of the president-elect's inauguration.
A Robbie Williams biopic about hits U.S. theaters on Friday, but he's one of many musicians who are more successfully internationally than in the States.
The reporter covered major events from 9/11 to the D.C. sniper attacks over the course of his decades-long career.
The pair, who share one son, are splitting after 17 years of marriage.
Jerry Hal Saliterman, 77, of Crystal, Minnesota, was planning to change his plea to guilty on Friday, but has since come down with a potentially life-threatening infection.
The ongoing crisis has displaced tens of thousands of the city’s residents, including numerous celebrities, and prompted other awards shows to postpone.
The actor had to be bleeped as she described the "gnarly" fires and lamented the "catastrophe" in her Los Angeles community.
The Golden Globe-winning "Hacks" actor stirred debate with her out-of-the-box notion.