Born in Cotonou, Bénin, in 1964, Djimon Hounsou moved to Paris and established himself as a model before moving to the United States. In 1989, he was in the music video “Straight Up” with Paula Abdul, before landing several film roles and television parts on hits like “Beverly Hills,” “90210” and “ER” and a guest starring role on “Alias.” In 2007, Calvin Klein signed him as the new “face” of their underwear line, and this infamous hot photo series was seared into the brains of millions. That same year in 2007, Hounsou was nominated for his second Oscar for his role in the film “Blood Diamond.” Now 48, Hounsou is married to Baby Phat designer Kimora Lee and they have a son Kenzo.