Djimon Hounsou has opened up about his financial instabilities despite a decade-long career in Hollywood. In a recent episode of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, the Beninese-born actor revealed that he is underpaid in the industry.

Actor Djimon Hounsou wants to bridge the gap between African and Black Americans through his event series, Africa Reconnect.

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.

Djimon Hounsou has dozens of award-winning films and two Oscar nominations under his belt, but the actor says he still struggles financially and is “definitely underpaid.” In a new interview with CNN published on Friday,

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.

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.