Blood Diamond star speaks candidly about DiCaprio’s Best Actor award
blood diamond Star Djimon Hounsou speaks out against the unfairness of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar nominations. Released in 2006, blood diamond Follows the story of three people fighting over ownership of a priceless diamond. Hounsou played Solomon Vandy and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor despite playing the main character in the film. His co-star DiCaprio was nominated for Best Actor that same year.
introspection blood diamond, Hounsou points to the problematic rhetoric surrounding Oscar nominations.according to Guardianlisten to it DiCaprio was considered a leading actor Nominee and Hoonsou who supports him.”felt badly cheatedHounsou recalled being told to be happy with his nomination even when he was struggling to get the role. doing.
“I felt terribly cheated. Today we talk a lot about Oscar being so white, but I remember there was a time when I was completely unsupported: The support from my own people, the support from the media, the support from the industry, I was like, ‘I should be happy to be nominated.’ That’s it. I’m still struggling to make money! I feel cheated, both in terms of the amount of work I do. I went to the studio for a meeting. [after Amistad]I didn’t know you were here as a true actor. When you hear things like that, you realize that some people’s vision of you, or what you express, is very limited. It’s up to me to make up for it. ”
How Hounsou’s Career Was Affected by Hollywood’s Systemic Problems
Unfortunately, following his acting journey, Hounsou’s account isn’t shocking. of Hunsuuvery limitedActing Choices It’s evident from his early track record playing slave characters.Hounsou got his big break in Hollywood with the lead role in Steven Spielberg’s historical drama Amistadand in short, the inheritance played the role of two more slaves Gladiator and four birds.
Hounsou’s lack of publicity in Hollywood today further underscores his contention that when it comes to the film industry, accolades don’t always equate to financial prosperity. blood diamondHounsou has been nominated twice for an Oscar and had been nominated for the award two years earlier. In the United StatesSince then, Hounsou has had roles in big-budget projects such as; captain marvel and Shazam!it took several years for his accolades to appear in high-profile offers.
Hopefully, through his roles in both Marvel and DC films, Hounsou can continue to be free of his initial typecasting.Hounsoo appears as a wizard recently released Shazam!wrath of the gods Will play a role in an upcoming Zack Snyder adventure movie month of rebellionPerhaps Hollywood can reverse its mistakes blood diamond and gives Hounsou a Best Actor nomination for future projects.
sauce: Guardian