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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Thor Star Djimon Hounsou Opens Up About Wage Disparity: 'Two Oscar Nominations and I'm Still Underpaid'
Djimon Hounsou has had an illustrious Hollywood career that has spanned over two decades, with his work securing him multiple award nominations. However, the veteran actor recently confessed that he ...
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 ...
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 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 ...
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 on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
When Hounsou landed his leading role in Steven Spielberg’s 1997 film “Amistad,” the powerful ... The actor launched the Djimon Hounsou Foundation in 2019, an initiative dedicated to bridging ...
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Djimon Hounsou Says ‘I’m Definitely Underpaid’ and ‘Still Struggling to Make a Living’ Despite Two Oscar Noms and Many Blockbuster Roles
Djimon Hounsou said in a recent interview with CNN ... we felt like you just got off the boat and then went back [after ‘Amistad’]. We didn’t know you were here as a true actor ...
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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 ... Steven Spielberg’s Amistad, Blood Diamond opposite Jennifer Connelly and Leonardo DiCaprio and In America (the latter ...
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Djimon Hounsou net worth: Oscar nominated star's fortune explored as he reveals financial struggles to make a living
Amistad star Djimon Hounsou recently made headlines after appearing in an interview with CNN Africa, where he opened up about his financial struggles. A video of the conversation was shared by The ...
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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, 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 ...