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.

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

Two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou says he's still 'struggling to make a living' despite acclaim and two decades in the industry: 'I'm definitely underpaid.'

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

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.

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.'

Shazam! and Guardians of the Galaxy star Djimon Hounsou has said he's "still struggling financially to make a living" in Hollywood and argues that he's underpaid, despite booking major movie

Djimon Hounsou is "struggling to make a living" despite his Hollywood success. The 60-year-old actor started his career more than 30 years ago and received Academy Award nominations for his roles in 'In America' and 'Blood Diamond' but has now claimed that he is "definitely underpaid" to this day.

Djimon Hounsou, the Oscar-nominated star of Blood Diamond and Marvel ’s Guardians of the Galaxy, has said he is still “struggling” financially despite his acclaimed career.