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 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 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.

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

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, a two-time Oscar nominee who appears in multiple Blockbuster movies, says he struggles to make a living