Octavia Spencer: Her Best Roles

Pinterest Octavia Spencer attends the 91st Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 24, 2019 in Hollywood, California
Octavia Spencer
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Octavia Spencer

Oscar-winning actress Octavia Spencer was born in Montgomery, Alabama on May 25th, 1972. The actress is known for portraying passionate and emotional roles, hence her multiple awards throughout the years of her career. Before she starred in these leading roles, she normally appeared in minor parts of movies like in Never Been Kissed (1999), Spider-Man (2002) and Seven Pounds (2008). Check out Octavia Spencer's outstanding performances...

Pinterest Octavia Spencer in 'The Help' (2011)
'The Help'
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'The Help'

We're starting off the gallery with one of Octavia's most prominent roles as "Minny Jackson" in The Help. This 2011 film garnered several awards for its portrayal of two African-American maids during the Civil Rights Movement. Octavia herself won an Academy Award, Golden Globe and SAG Award for Best Supporting Actress. It was her first Oscar nomination and win!