The two-time Oscar nominee, who has worked in the industry for decades, cited "systematic racism" for his financial instability.

"This conceptual idea of diversity still has a long way to go," said the "Amistad" and "Shazam" star, who claims he's "underpaid."

Djimon Hounsou, nominated for Academy Awards in 'In America' and 'Blood Diamond,' claims he's still "underpaid" today.

Djimon Hounsou revealed that he still struggles to make a living in Hollywood despite his critical acclaim and decades-long acting career.

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.

Djimon Hounsou — a two-time Oscar nominee with two decades of experience in the industry — said he still struggles to make a living in Hollywood while appearing on CNN's 'African Voices Changemakers.'

Hounsou’s most famous movies include “Amistad,” “Gladiator,” “In America,” “Blood Diamond,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2,” “Guardians of the Galaxy,” “Captain Marvel,” “Charlie’s Angels,” “Shazam!,” “A Quiet Place Part II,” “A Quiet Place: Day One,” and both “Rebel Moon” films.

Despite everything he achieved in over two decades of Hollywood, Djimon Hounsou still struggles to get paid what he deserves.

There are companies with no moral fiber or spine and there’s COSTCO (if there are other places fighting calls to kill their DEI programs they have spines as well). Many companies are cutting their programs because a bunch of loud s***heads are blaming those programs for all of their ills.

Two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou says he still struggles to 'make a living' in Hollywood despite receiving critical acclaim and awards attention.