Famous actor admits to financial difficulties after being nominated for two Academy Awards.

Djimon Hounsou, a well-known and accomplished Hollywood actor, has recently spoken out about his financial struggles despite being nominated for two Academy Awards. At 60 years old, Djimon has had a successful career in the film industry since the early 90s, starring in blockbuster hits such as Gladiator and Guardians of the Galaxy. He has also received critical acclaim for his performances in In America and Blood Diamond, the latter of which also starred Leonardo DiCaprio.

In a recent interview with CNN, Djimon discussed the issue of systemic racism in the entertainment industry and the United States as a whole. Despite his success and accolades, Djimon revealed that he has been underpaid and is still struggling to make a living. He shared, "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."

Djimon's acting career began when he moved to the United States from his home country of Benin in West Africa. Despite barely speaking English at the time, he landed roles as a model and dancer in music videos for artists like Tina Turner and Janet Jackson. He eventually transitioned into acting, with small roles in films like Stargate before landing his breakout role as Cinque in Steven Spielberg's Amistad in 1997.

Throughout his career, Djimon has also appeared in a variety of blockbuster films, including Furious 7, The Quiet Place franchise, and the How to Train Your Dragon series. He has also become known for his roles in Marvel films, playing characters like Korath in Guardians of the Galaxy and the Wizard in both Shazam! movies.

Despite his success, Djimon still considers some of his most prestigious roles, including his Oscar-nominated performances, as the most challenging of his career. He shared, "Well, Amistad was a challenge, my first one with Steven Spielberg was definitely a challenge. I had the luxury of working with Jim Sheridan and for what that was, it was also quite a challenge." He also mentioned Blood Diamond as another challenging role, as it dealt with important social issues that are still relevant today.

As Djimon continues to make a name for himself in the film industry, he reflects on the struggles he faced starting out and offers advice to his younger self. He stated, "You really have to stay strong, and I think films can [help you] aspire to really live out your dreams." Despite the hardships, Djimon remains grateful for the opportunities he has had and looks forward to future projects, such as the upcoming Shazam! Fury of the Gods.

But for now, Djimon is focused on raising awareness about important issues and using his platform to bring about change. He said, "Hopefully you have Shazam! Fury of the Gods, pictures like that, that redeem a little bit of the hardship that you go through at times." And as always, he remains dedicated to his craft and grateful for the support of his fans and the film industry.

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