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For which performance was Hounsou nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor?

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  • Amistad

  • Blood Diamond

  • Gladiator

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The acclaimed 2006 film "Blood Diamond," set against the backdrop of Sierra Leone's civil war, garnered Djimon Hounsou an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. His masterful portrayal of Solomon Vandy, a fisherman forced to navigate treacherous circumstances to reunite with his abducted son, moved audiences. Hounsou's layered performance resonated, securing his recognition among Hollywood's finest.
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