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.

Actor Djimon Hounsou wants to bridge the gap between African and Black Americans through his event series, Africa Reconnect. Djimon Hounsou has had tremendous success in Hollywood since he first arrived in California from Benin in 1990 to pursue acting.

Hounsou’s most famous movies include “Amistad,” “Gladiator,” “In America,” “Blood Diamond,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Shazam!” ‘”A Quiet Place Part II,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and both “Rebel Moon” films.

"This conceptual idea of diversity still has a long way to go," said the "Amistad" and "Shazam" star, who claims he's "underpaid."

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 actor, 60, is also known for roles in

Djimon Hounsou, a two-time Oscar nominee who appears in multiple Blockbuster movies, says he struggles to make a living

Despite everything he achieved in over two decades of Hollywood, Djimon Hounsou still struggles to get paid what he deserves.

Two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou revealed he still struggles to “make a living” in Hollywood despite receiving critical acclaim and awards attention for films big and small. In a recent interview on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers,

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 its systemic racism and expressed frustration at being overlooked in his career.