Djimon Hounsou interview on CNN African Voices

Beninese-American model and actor (two time Academy Award nominee), Djimon Hounsou gets emotional during this interview talking about his beginnings, his struggles, acting, fatherhood, activism and more. Hosted by Isha Sesay. Interview broadcast in March 2012 on CNN International.
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[@2dasimmons]

Djimon Hounsou is so very masculine. Very powerful looking and beautiful skin. He reminds me of sunshine.BEAUTIFUL!

[@Searchforuhuru]

Loved him in Blood Diamond.

[@georgessame5219]

I love your documentary about voodoo too

[@alansilvestri2375]

Dammit Djimon...I had to go out into the forest and kill a Grizzly Bear with nothing, but my bare hands, just to feel like a man again, after watching this. Dammit Djimon.

[@Lilly..L-k4h]

He suffered a lot you can see that. He’s a great actor.

[@cnorslay2072]

I personally find his gorgeous smile, beautiful dark skin, ultra masculine speaking voice, and the Afro-French accent totally irresistible & sexy. How does a man with such a commanding presence manage to keep such gentle spirit? His fans would love to see him as a strong leading man as he was in "Beauty Shop," but in a more dramatic role. Tyler Perry, Oprah, Hollywood, someone...put this talented brother to work and allow him the opportunity for more diverse roles!

[@Xochiyolotl]

He did a great job as Cinque in Amistad. I wonder how hard he found it to speak Mende when he is from Benin. He probably speaks Fon Gbe which is unrelated to Mende, a Mandingue language.

[@VredesStall]

@philomelodia Could you understand any of the language and dialect that Djimon and the other African actors were speaking??

[@RenerJA]

One of my favorite actors

[@ramalley5601]

I first saw him on AMISTAD and I thought he's gorgeous but then that movie made me cry a river !

[@ematv1967]

u can sense humility in his tone good man

[@mosaic.emom1234]

The entertainment industry is trash.. God have mercy on us all.. I remember he cried at one interview saying people didn't know what he went through, he is a very strong man

[@n.qrapper4619]

So humble, such humility, such vulnerability, confidence and honesty all in one great man. Reminds me of my partner. I respect his craft, history, come up and success. May God bless him. #AfricanChild

[@sajmeister]

What an amazing human being, may he be blessed

[@kemararobinson2161]

i dont mean to objectify this talented artist but...he's so friggin beautiful...he doesnt get any less handsome with age....

[@timocruiz1852]

fam this guy is so humble and an inspirational guy aha his word touched me man

[@FranMnguni]

This man is beautiful inside and out

[@crzyrdr]

incredible story, ddnt know tht about him...gives me hope

[@kanikagaral7637]

i love his voice so deep so wise he sounds.

[@Vaalferatus]

You act very well, Digimon.

[@AccountofEpicness]

pls

[@GianniEndo]

Vaalferatus LMAO, I thought i was the only one

[@leviathandiabolo6296]

Oh shit.... I never knew he was a Digimon.... I thought he was a Pokemon

[@paulpott500]

I'm from Ecuatorial Guinea, and I'm proud of you Djimon.

[@sherryburton7644]

GOD is Great! You are so humble and sweet!

[@Minimeme100]

Just because you dont find him attractive does not mean, every woman thinks the same as you. Do you find all males in the world attractiv? Like come on.

[@milanaali262]

he is not sexsy for you but he is sexsy for kimora so

[@TheMediaDirectory]

enough about your soul and personality. Djimon Hounsou is fucking GORGEOUS!

[@jeanetteterry9386]

Still have a crush on you!

[@andymcparrot]

Ignore these people. They feed off reactions. Djimon is awesome. :)

[@iolandaribeiro6297]

He is the best actor, father, husband, human being with or without clothes he is so beautiful. I'm speechless. God bless you. Also Thierry Mugler. Congratulation.

[@biwa9490]

djimon hounssou i like this guy and i know him since his hometown BENIN ouest africa

[@tammeuti]

Wow what a life

[@sheltonator12]

great actor loved him in ironman 2 as warmachine.

[@sajmeister]

+young mula yeah also as blade and he is also gonna be Black Panther in Civil War and other DC films #Troll

[@sheltonator12]

+sajmeister yeah and he's also a great president.

[@ladyckita]

Eye candy for sure ; )

[@TheMediaDirectory]

He got plenty of sexy.

[@denisemilfort4581]

I just saw him in The Legend of Tarzan, his performance was brilliant!!!!!!!

[@denisemilfort4581]

Just saw him again in Same Kind of Different As Me, brilliant again!

[@firstname1304]

THIS CNN SONG'S NAME SOMEBODY ? I'LL SAY YOU DON'T KNOW YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW OH YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW

[@iluvhopndballet]

I love his voice! It just draws you in!

[@TheKadolo]

I want to direct him one day in a film!

[@bestamerica]

' djimon hounsou is a actor and play acting music with janet jackson as love will never do without you,,, very good music

[@lamekaharris1556]

He's a fine young man ; )

[@exeuroweenie]

True class act and an ace actor.

[@HoneyWilliamsTV]

he is so v fine

[@exitcheese]

one day...

[@ScorpioSunScorpioMoon]

incredible man

[@HandSewnandGrownwithLove]

He seems sad and unhappy, He said @ 10.57 that he could go back to his past.

[@bwiba]

Maybe surreal even for him. Definitely not sad.

[@OvelleSYakubu1]

beautiful interview.

[@zolidtopzy]

Proud of you 💪💪💪💓

[@drearoses1306]

One of the most humbling interviews Ive seen in a long time...blessings to Djimon and his family

[@firstname1304]

THIS CNN SONG'S NAME SOMEBODY ? I'LL SAY YOU DON'T KNOW YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW OH YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW

[@michellec9689]

He sounds so Nice

[@angelamanzini3052]

The King.....much respect ✊🏾.

[@shayekisitu]

GOD bless this man 🤲🏻🙏💕

[@RandomCelebs]

He never takes anything for granted!

[@yankumar5280]

thanks for sharing TheMediaDirectory

[@TheMediaDirectory]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@sajmeister]

TheMediaDirectory Loved it, shows he is an amazing human being. On screen he is a great actor, and off screen is a great human being. We see his struggles and his journey.

[@TheMediaDirectory]

very true

[@sajmeister]

TheMediaDirectory Thank you so much for uploading this, he is an amazing person and this has given me a whole new found respect for him not just as an actor but as a human being. After seeing this, I appreciated life and things in general.

[@TheMediaDirectory]

:)

[@nuturemynatural]

a gift to the eyes

[@melissamahdital1803]

os negros são inteligentes, forte sábios, nos que deveríamos ser escravos deles pela nossa ignorância,como nos escravizamos, nossos irmãos minhas desculpas por tanta ignorância dos meus antepassados

[@CandidaPereirac7]

☺💫👏👏👏💚💛

[@lexingtonsteelexxx7419]

Melissa Mahdital sou negro. Mas penso que nos nao deveríamos escravizar os brancos. Ninguém nenhum ser que Deus criou merece isso. ..

[@berealistic]

get the kids educated, build roads....

[@firstname1304]

THIS CNN SONG'S NAME SOMEBODY ? I'LL SAY YOU DON'T KNOW YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW OH YOU'RE THE ONLY ONE I WANNA KNOW

[@ibrahimkhalifah45]

🇺🇸❤️🇧🇯

[@leeron111]

idk who he was before but as a comic book nerd I love how he's become relevant for Marvel and DC movies. He's the Wizard in Shazam. He's Korath in Guardians of the Galaxy.

[@SweetasHoneee]

He is so perfect.

[@melchiadassouramou3026]

mou yon mou wai non na mai

[@luisbalderrama22]

Djimon Hounsou from my childhood movie Deep Rising

[@knucklemodding]

I’m watching blood diamond Rn and I decided to search him up

[@MeenieAlf24]

Djimon is so sophisticated.😍

[@nox5870]

2:30. I bet it was more than just taking a couple of pictures... Idk, man, we have never seen these pictures or anything like that, so you can assume whatever you want, but it is known to many people that to get to the top, sometimes you have to do some questionable things.

[@africanbeautifulgirl]

So humble...

[@daphnerodriguez9980]

Great Video Daphne Cotton. INCREDIBLE BROTHER GOD BLESS YOU! ●BROWN FAMILY. 💜 SISTER. THANKS YOU.