It seems like he needs to change agents. He needs someone who will negotiate better deals and payments on his behalf. He also needs to diversify and branch off into other things to provide him with better income streams. Things like endorsement deals, streaming deals, book deals, or production deals. Talk to various stars like Kevin Hart, Vin Diesel, Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and other super successful actors who've been in the industry for a long time and have made a great deal of money and received accolades along the way. Good luck and stay strong because you are a great actor who deserves more success.❤😊💐
Black actors have always complained about the wage disparity from their white counterparts. Reality check it happens everywhere. He is a great actor! Deserves better.
Im a black man and I understand where he's coming from and I empathize with him but Vin Diesel is half black and he's worth $225 million, and Dwayne Johnson is half black and he's worth $800 million. You can make an argument for colorism but they both went the ownership route becoming producers on the films they starred in while Djimon seems to have only stayed an actor. He should produce a John Wick style project or something where he's the lead and he's an investor giving him a larger chunk of the gross profit and residuals
white passing actors still. plis, looking how they do, the investors insaid companies may see the movie theyll produce as more marketable so skin color can be an issue that way too. He's 60 and smart, he's probably thought about these things
I think he needs a team that will negotiate better on his behalf and not settle. It's sickening that its still like this and I fully believe that if he were white he would of had a much higher paycheck. For everything that he does, I imaagine the bills for a $2.1 million dollar home is not cheap and the upkeep is probably crazy. I mean think about how for Wicked they were going to pay Ariana £15mil. and Cynthia just £1 mil. until they negotiated back to get equal pay. So ya it may be a different wealthier version of 'struggling to make a living' but I understand what he means. He probably can't afford the wealthier lifestyle that many of his colleagues can.
Unfortunately, this is a common storyline for both women and people of color. Before Viola Davis became an EGOT winner , she insisted they pay her a worthy salary ( at the time Viola won everything but the Grammy). In addition, Octavia Spencer revealed Jessica Chastain helped her renegotiate certain deals and get paid fairly. Kerry Washington ( just like the aforementioned Viola) had to create her own production company to access better roles. A Listers like Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon did the same thing. Hopefully, there will be proper progress one day 👍🏽
Despite having untold BILLIONS in their athletes and entertainers, hustlers like this still expect Whitey to fix them. Blacks are 13% of the population and are outnumbered by White trained actors at least 50 to one. These hustlers don't give a sh*t about "equity" or "equality. " They want to to just be at the head of every White enterprise AND have their BLACK ONLY businesses. When did you ever see other ethnicities like Ssians, Indians, Hispanics, Middle Eastern on their programs. They want payback, revenge and dominance for a history they never experienced. Hollywood isn't "White" it's GREEN. Be profitable and you get work. This guy was never more than a spice in meal. He's not an actor, he's acone note character. When was the last time he changed his voice, or changed his physique? How is he to play something like a cop or lawyer with his accent, unless the story is about immigration? Leftist media STILL pushing the race agenda,.
If you’re a big fan you’d know his name is pronounced Djaimon not Djeemon. Also the whole we black we broke Hollywood shtick is bs, Vin Diessel is black too!
He is speaking in terms based on box office receipts and accolades that he has received. He brought a 2.5 million dollar house so what?? That doesn’t mean he’s making his worth. We can’t compare what we make to him. He’s speaking in terms. I agree it may be management but he has a point with being a black man. Dark skin black man I will add.
Tariji P Henson explains in an interview what her take home movie salary is and it's not much because of taxxes and agents etc. Maybe he has that same problem.
He certainly isnt struggling financially, but i find it wierd how some actors get paid triple what other more talented actors get paid, just because of their "big name "status.
Kevin Beacon isn't a leading man and he decided to take small rolls which turned him into a character actor but he's white. Yes there aren't enough rolls for black men. He should do animation.
What about DEEP RISING where he portrayed the character of one among mercenaries hired by the owner of a ship on China Sea to destroy the ship unaware of a gigantic mutated monster with massive tentacles?
@ he’s likely got hefty child support payments for the oldest kid. And the 2m valuation would reflect the home he own. I’m surprised he’s not looked into working in tv and limited series.
@@kimc555 Well he has a net worth of $2 million as stated. So sell that house and by a more affordable one. With waht he has left over he can freaking retire. Give me a break!
@ oh agree. Clearly his life circumstances do not warrant a home of that value. That isn’t necc a luxury home if he’s living in LA. Homes in many parts of the USA and Canada - the high valuation is land value.
Everything is relative. He’s well off but in the circles he runs in, he’s gotta be thinking something doesn’t add up. There is a huge disparity between lead actor salaries and supporting actors. He is experiencing something that everyone in his position does, the difference is that he’s probably more “accomplished” than your average supporting actor. Add to that the very real black vs white pay gap and he’s getting dinged twice. I think he should push himself to try more lead roles, even if they are in smaller films. That could help when he’s negotiating for the popcorn movies that he feels slighted on. Second, get better representation. Lastly, figure out a lucrative side gig.
His approach to acting unfortunately was predictable. He should have studied the careers of other African actors and maybe he could have had more success. He need nt shame himself his credibility is in the roles he plays. He has never done nude or used foul language. That should be his strengths and the will to feed his family.
Morgan Freeman is black from the Caribbean no less. Atlesst people know Africa. I guess when they look at Morhan they see a white man😮😮😮. What color is will smith, kevin heart, etc yeah i guess they all white. Such crap. Was a fan not anymore.
It seems like he needs to change agents. He needs someone who will negotiate better deals and payments on his behalf. He also needs to diversify and branch off into other things to provide him with better income streams. Things like endorsement deals, streaming deals, book deals, or production deals. Talk to various stars like Kevin Hart, Vin Diesel, Denzel Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, and other super successful actors who've been in the industry for a long time and have made a great deal of money and received accolades along the way. Good luck and stay strong because you are a great actor who deserves more success.❤😊💐
Agreed.
Not sure the purpose for the interview,seems like a basic solution.
Black actors have always complained about the wage disparity from their white counterparts. Reality check it happens everywhere. He is a great actor! Deserves better.
He gets a lot of small supporting/ensemble roles in big movies. Needs more leading roles= more money.
His an amazing Actor and he hasn’t gotten enough credit for his work. Box office hits and not payed like others. Truly Sad
Yes it's so sad. He is on the rich poverty list with only a tiny net worth of $2 million.
Im a black man and I understand where he's coming from and I empathize with him but Vin Diesel is half black and he's worth $225 million, and Dwayne Johnson is half black and he's worth $800 million. You can make an argument for colorism but they both went the ownership route becoming producers on the films they starred in while Djimon seems to have only stayed an actor. He should produce a John Wick style project or something where he's the lead and he's an investor giving him a larger chunk of the gross profit and residuals
white passing actors still. plis, looking how they do, the investors insaid companies may see the movie theyll produce as more marketable so skin color can be an issue that way too. He's 60 and smart, he's probably thought about these things
Vin is half black BUT ACTS LATINO so he can also take latin money every time he says, "Familia" or "Pablo".
An example of spending more than you have.
The curse of Greed
...I certainly don't have 2.1 mill to spare for a house u know lol! But yeah I feel that I can "relate" to his "struggles".... poor baby!
Love Djimon. I see him and I click into the movie
I think he needs a team that will negotiate better on his behalf and not settle. It's sickening that its still like this and I fully believe that if he were white he would of had a much higher paycheck. For everything that he does, I imaagine the bills for a $2.1 million dollar home is not cheap and the upkeep is probably crazy. I mean think about how for Wicked they were going to pay Ariana £15mil. and Cynthia just £1 mil. until they negotiated back to get equal pay. So ya it may be a different wealthier version of 'struggling to make a living' but I understand what he means. He probably can't afford the wealthier lifestyle that many of his colleagues can.
I guess he gotta manage his money better
Unfortunately, this is a common storyline for both women and people of color. Before Viola Davis became an EGOT winner , she insisted they pay her a worthy salary ( at the time Viola won everything but the Grammy). In addition, Octavia Spencer revealed Jessica Chastain helped her renegotiate certain deals and get paid fairly. Kerry Washington ( just like the aforementioned Viola) had to create her own production company to access better roles. A Listers like Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon did the same thing.
Hopefully, there will be proper progress one day 👍🏽
Despite having untold BILLIONS in their athletes and entertainers, hustlers like this still expect Whitey to fix them.
Blacks are 13% of the population and are outnumbered by White trained actors at least 50 to one.
These hustlers don't give a sh*t about "equity" or "equality. " They want to to just be at the head of every White enterprise AND have their BLACK ONLY businesses. When did you ever see other ethnicities like Ssians, Indians, Hispanics, Middle Eastern on their programs.
They want payback, revenge and dominance for a history they never experienced.
Hollywood isn't "White" it's GREEN. Be profitable and you get work. This guy was never more than a spice in meal. He's not an actor, he's acone note character. When was the last time he changed his voice, or changed his physique? How is he to play something like a cop or lawyer with his accent, unless the story is about immigration?
Leftist media STILL pushing the race agenda,.
If you’re a big fan you’d know his name is pronounced Djaimon not Djeemon. Also the whole we black we broke Hollywood shtick is bs, Vin Diessel is black too!
He is speaking in terms based on box office receipts and accolades that he has received. He brought a 2.5 million dollar house so what?? That doesn’t mean he’s making his worth. We can’t compare what we make to him. He’s speaking in terms. I agree it may be management but he has a point with being a black man. Dark skin black man I will add.
Tariji P Henson explains in an interview what her take home movie salary is and it's not much because of taxxes and agents etc. Maybe he has that same problem.
He certainly isnt struggling financially, but i find it wierd how some actors get paid triple what other more talented actors get paid, just because of their "big name "status.
The man has a networth of 4 million.
Last I looked it's 2 million but hey that borderline povery for the rich and privilidged. LOL
He has amazing presence. He definitely should be paid nore
Kevin Beacon isn't a leading man and he decided to take small rolls which turned him into a character actor but he's white. Yes there aren't enough rolls for black men. He should do animation.
Good actor. Why is he struggling? It's either he he has a bad agent or spends more than he earns.
He has a networth of $2 million. Please let me be struggling that bad!
Racism? Denzel Washington and The Rock have entered the chat... he just needs a better agent.
Maybe he can try live like Keanu Reeves. Then you may not be struggling. Live a low profile 😊
Accept the honest truth he is underrated and under paid
What about DEEP RISING where he portrayed the character of one among mercenaries hired by the owner of a ship on China Sea to destroy the ship unaware of a gigantic mutated monster with massive tentacles?
What did he spent all his money on??
Dude, go do ‘I’m a celebrity - get me outta here’. It’s what all broke celebs do.
Yes with only a $2 million net worth He sure is broke?
@ he’s likely got hefty child support payments for the oldest kid. And the 2m valuation would reflect the home he own. I’m surprised he’s not looked into working in tv and limited series.
@@kimc555 Well he has a net worth of $2 million as stated. So sell that house and by a more affordable one. With waht he has left over he can freaking retire. Give me a break!
Shouldn't have left his wife then @@kimc555
@ oh agree. Clearly his life circumstances do not warrant a home of that value. That isn’t necc a luxury home if he’s living in LA. Homes in many parts of the USA and Canada - the high valuation is land value.
If Hollywood including the African film industry could get it's act together he would be the perfect Nubian Pharaoh...!
He's a great actor .... but in 'reality' ... he's absolutely delusional.
Cry me a river 😢
Everything is relative. He’s well off but in the circles he runs in, he’s gotta be thinking something doesn’t add up. There is a huge disparity between lead actor salaries and supporting actors. He is experiencing something that everyone in his position does, the difference is that he’s probably more “accomplished” than your average supporting actor. Add to that the very real black vs white pay gap and he’s getting dinged twice. I think he should push himself to try more lead roles, even if they are in smaller films. That could help when he’s negotiating for the popcorn movies that he feels slighted on. Second, get better representation. Lastly, figure out a lucrative side gig.
i struggle to understand this journalist when he speaks
His approach to acting unfortunately was predictable. He should have studied the careers of other African actors and maybe he could have had more success. He need nt shame himself his credibility is in the roles he plays. He has never done nude or used foul language. That should be his strengths and the will to feed his family.
His name is pronounced jeye mon not gee mon
Morgan Freeman is black from the Caribbean no less. Atlesst people know Africa. I guess when they look at Morhan they see a white man😮😮😮. What color is will smith, kevin heart, etc yeah i guess they all white. Such crap. Was a fan not anymore.