Famous Hollywood Actor Djimon Hounsou opens up about his financial struggles

Famous Hollywood veteran Djimon Hounsou recently reflected on his financial struggles despite his highly profiled status.

Granting interview with CNN, Djimon discussed how racism still effectively impact negatively in Hollywood.

Expressing wholly about his financial struggles, the two times Oscar nominee, astonishingly disclosed that he still battle with financial trauma despite steering in several hit casts in his career.

According to him, it’s way draining to digest that racist system is still dominance in Hollywood. This he backed with the claim that he was cuned of his supposed paid funds as they felt he just ‘came off the boats’.

Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou is still struggling financially even after 20+ years in Hollywood.

How is that possible yet he’s one of the most recognizable African actors? pic.twitter.com/iIW1gsxsr6

— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) January 10, 2025

He reflected on other draining financial battle he is currently facing, sparking reactions among concerned civilians.

The Beninese-born American actor kick-started his career featuring in music videos before he made his debut in Hollywood casting in the movie ‘Without You I’m Nothing,’ released in 1990. He perfected his role with ease, earning him another role as Cinqué in the Steven Spielberg film Amistad released 1997. This inducted him into global recongnation, earning him a Golden Globe nomination fuelled by extraordinary performances in the movie ‘In America’ released in 2002 and ‘Blood Diamond released in 2006. He also bagged nomination in the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.