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.

Two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou shared that he’s still “struggling financially” despite his acclaimed acting career spanning over two decades.. “I’m still struggling to make a living,” Hounsou said while appearing on a recent episode of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers.

Hounsou is an incredible actor, who has even earned two Oscar nominations over the years for his supporting roles in In America and Blood Diamond, alongside a Golden Globe nom for

Djimon Hounsou has revealed he struggles to make ends meet despite his Oscar-nominated career. The 60-year-old Beninese-born American actor has been starring on screens since the 1990s and has appeared in huge franchises including Tomb Raider,

Djimon Hounsou, who has done amazing projects in his impressive career trajectory, got candid while sharing the difficulties he experiences in Hollywood as an individual of color. The veteran actor shared about this when he appeared in CNN’s African Voices Changemakers.