I’m facing a lot even as an American actor – Djimon Hounsou

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Beninese despite working in the film industry for more than 20 years, American actor Djimon Hounsou has acknowledged that he is still having financial difficulties.

The “Gladiator” actor said he is underpaid during an appearance on CNN magazine’s popular show, African Voices Changemakers.

“I’m still struggling to make a living. I’ve been in the filmmaking business for over two decades with two Oscar nominations and many blockbuster films, and yet, I’m still struggling financially. I’m definitely underpaid,” he said.

On racism in Hollywood, Hounsou said, “I was nominated for the Golden Globe, but they ignored me for the Oscars because they thought that I had just come off the boat and the streets. Even though I successfully did that, they just didn’t feel like I was an actor to whom they should pay any respect.

“So, this conceptual idea of diversity still has a long way to go. Systemic racism won’t change like that anytime soon.”

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