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 ...
Djimon Hounsou says systemic racism impacted his acting career: ‘I’m still struggling financially to make a living’
Actor Djimon Hounsou wants to bridge the gap between African and Black Americans through his event series, Africa Reconnect.
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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 in Hollywood. Despite being a two-time Oscar-nominated actor who has appeared in blockbuster films, Hounsou, 60, recently revealed that he’s ...
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Djimon Hounsou says he's 'struggling' to make a living as a Hollywood actor
Djimon Hounsou's impressive resumé of Oscar-nominated roles and appearances in blockbuster films has not translated to financial stability, the actor has revealed. In a new interview with CNN ...
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Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Having grown up in the west African country of Benin, when two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou immigrated to the US in 1990 to pursue his acting dreams, he felt a pain he could not ...
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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 still struggling financially after being nominated for several awards and spending 30 years in the industry. The actor recently sat ...
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Djimon Hounsou Says He's "Struggling" With Money Despite Oscar-Nominated Acting Career
Djimon Hounsou is getting candid about his finances as a working actor. Despite appearing in dozens of movies, the performer—whose credits include 2000's Gladiator, 2014's Guardians of 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 of working in Hollywood as a person of color. The 60-year-old actor, who was born in the West African country Benin and has ...
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Djimon Hounsou Discusses Hollywood Racism and His Financial Difficulties
Djimon Hounsou, a two-time Oscar nominee, has revealed that he continues to face financial struggles despite decades in Hollywood. In an interview with CNN Africa, he criticized the industry for ...
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Djimon Hounsou Admits He’s Still ‘Struggling’ To Make A Living In Hollywood
Actor Djimon Hounsou got real about his ongoing financial stresses despite his Hollywood success. The two-time Oscar nominee revealed that he still struggles to make a living through acting.