“I’m underpaid”! : this actor, although nominated twice for the Oscars, has difficulty earning a living

The American actor of Beninese origin, twice nominated for the Oscars and star of numerous blockbusters, reveals his financial difficulties despite an impressive career.

The Hollywood struggles of Djimon Hounsou

Despite a prestigious filmography which includes roles in Gladiator, Blood Diamond and more recently in the Marvel and DC universes, Djimon Hounsou delivers a bitter observation: “I’m still struggling to make a living. I’ve been in this business for over two decades, been nominated for two Oscars, and been in many successful films, and yet I still struggling to make a living financially. I’m clearly underpaid.” pic.twitter.com/IunqMZxk5T

— Fixon Dennis (@fixondennis) https://twitter.com/fixondennis/status/1878116331729395896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Djimon Hounsou victim of discrimination?

The 60-year-old actor does not hesitate to denounce the systemic racism present in the industry. He particularly evokes the contempt felt after his performance in Steven Spielberg Friendship: “I was nominated for the Golden Globe, but they passed me over for the Oscars, thinking I had just gotten off the boat and off the street. Even though I made it to this movie, they didn’t have didn’t feel like I was an actor to whom they owed any respect.”

Fees well below standards for Djimon Hounsou

According to specialists, his remuneration ranges between 500,000 and two million dollars per film, far from Hollywood standards for an actor of his caliber. A situation that he regularly denounces: “I still have to prove why I need to be paid. They always come to me with very low pitches: ‘We only have this for the role, but we love you so much and we really think you can bring a lot’.” A reality that echoes the words of