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Djimon Hounsou Says ‘I’m Definitely Underpaid’ and ‘Still Struggling to Make a Living’ Despite Two Oscar Noms and Many Blockbuster Roles
Djimon Hounsou says he is struggling to make a living as an actor in Hollywood despite two Oscar nominations and several blockbusters under his belt.
Djimon Hounsou said in a recent interview with CNN that he continues to struggle as a working actor in Hollywood despite several roles in studio blockbusters under his belt and two Oscar nominations to his name. Hounsou‘s career in Hollywood has included studio tentpoles like “Furious 7,” two “Shazam!” films, the Marvel movies “Guardians of the Galaxy” and “Captain Marvel, and the horror franchise entries “A Quiet Place: Part II” and “A Quiet Place: Day One,” plus Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning blockbuster “Gladiator.” He was nominated for two best supporting actor Oscars thanks to his work in “In America” and “Blood Diamond,” the latter of which co-starred Leonardo DiCaprio and grossed $170 million worldwide. The actor told The Guardian in 2023 that he feels “tremendously cheated” when it comes to Hollywood pay, explaining: “I’ve come up in the business with some people who are absolutely well off and have very little of my accolades.
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