Djimon Hounsou, a renowned Beninese-American actor, recently revealed his ongoing financial struggles despite a successful career spanning over two decades.
During an interview on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, Hounsou, known for his roles in films like ‘Gladiator’, stated that he believes he has been underpaid throughout his career. He shared a disheartening experience of being overlooked for an Oscar nomination despite a Golden Globe nomination, attributing this to racial bias. Hounsou believes that systemic racism persists in Hollywood, hindering true diversity and inclusivity.