Acclaimed actor Djimon Hounsou, a veteran of Marvel, DC, Netflix, and countless other productions, recently revealed his ongoing financial struggles in Hollywood. Despite two Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actor (In America and Blood Diamond) and a prolific career spanning blockbusters, Hounsou told CNN he is significantly underpaid.
"I’m still struggling to make a living. I’ve been in this business making films for over two decades, with two Oscar nominations and many blockbuster credits, yet I'm still struggling financially. I'm definitely underpaid," he stated.
This sentiment echoes Hounsou's 2023 interview with The Guardian, where he expressed feeling "cheated...tremendously cheated, in terms of finances and workload," comparing his compensation to that of less-accomplished peers.
Hounsou, a Black actor from Benin, also alluded to the impact of racism and xenophobia on his career. He recounted instances where studio executives perceived him as a newcomer, even after established roles. "When you hear things like that, you can see that some people’s vision of you is very limiting," he commented, adding, "But it is what it is. It’s up to me to redeem that."
His recent projects include A Quiet Place: Day One, the Rebel Moon films (Netflix), Gran Turismo, The King's Man, Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Captain Marvel, Fast and Furious 7, and many more.
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