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'Struggling' Djimon Hounsou calls out Hollywood pay gap: 'I'm underpaid'
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Djimon Hounsou is speaking candidly about the challenges of making it in Hollywood as a person of color, even with an impressive career spanning over two decades. Appearing on , the two-time Oscar nominee revealed that he’s still not earning what he deserves, despite starring in blockbuster hits like and . “I’m still struggling to make a living,” Hounsou admitted during the interview. “I’ve been in the filmmaking business for over two decades with two Oscar nominations and many blockbuster films, and yet, I’m definitely underpaid.” The 60-year-old actor also reflected on being overlooked by the Academy for his breakout role as Cinqué in Steven Spielberg’s (1997). Although the performance earned him a Golden Globe nomination, Hounsou believes his background influenced the Oscars’ decision to exclude him. “They ignored me for the Oscars because they thought that I had just come off the boat and the streets,” he said. “Even though I successfully did that, they just didn’t feel like I was an actor to whom they should pay any respect.” Hounsou, who was born in Benin, also pointed out that Hollywood still has a long way to go in addressing systemic racism and embracing true diversity. “This conceptual idea of diversity still has a long way to go,” he explained. “Systemic racism won’t change like that anytime soon.” Despite the obstacles, Hounsou continues to use his platform to push for change in the industry.
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