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.
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Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
When Hounsou landed his leading role in Steven Spielberg’s 1997 film “Amistad,” the powerful ... The actor launched the Djimon Hounsou Foundation in 2019, an initiative dedicated to bridging ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ‘I’m Definitely Underpaid’ and ‘Still Struggling to Make a Living’ Despite Two Oscar Noms and Many Blockbuster Roles
Djimon Hounsou said in a recent interview with CNN ... we felt like you just got off the boat and then went back [after ‘Amistad’]. We didn’t know you were here as a true actor ...
Oscar-nominated Marvel star Djimon Hounsou says he’s ‘struggling to make a living’
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 ...
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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 ... One of Hounsou's first films was Steven Spielberg's 1997 movie "Amistad," which earned him a Golden Globe nomination but not an Oscar ...
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 ...
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Djimon Hounsou, 2-Time Oscar Nominee, Says He’s ‘Struggling to Make a Living’ in Hollywood
Djimon Hounsou has dozens of award-winning films ... “I was nominated for the Golden Globe [for Amistad], but they ignored me for the Oscars, talking about the fact that they thought that ...