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.
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.
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 ...
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5 Djimon Hounsou Roles That Prove He’s a Hollywood Powerhouse
Two-time Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou recently revealed that despite ... industry’s persistent undervaluation of his talents. Amistad received mixed reviews upon release, with some ...
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 struggling to make a living.
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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 ... Hounsou’s most famous movies include “Amistad,” “Gladiator,” “In America,” “Blood Diamond,” “How To Train Your Dragon ...
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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 Opens Up About Financial Struggles and Racism in Hollywood Despite Two Oscar Nominations
Despite achieving fame and critical acclaim for his performances in both independent and blockbuster films, Djimon Hounsou ...
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 ...
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Djimon Hounsou says he's still 'struggling to make a living' despite 2 Oscar noms and decades of acting
Hounsou, who grew up in Benin and France before moving to the U.S. at the age of 23 to pursue acting, explained that his work on Amistad inspired the creation of his Djimon Hounsou Foundation ...
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 ...