I can only be the best version of myself and understand that the only way that we as a people can heal… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
You just keep moving forward and doing what you do, and hope that it resonates with people. And if it doesn't, you… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
I prefer doing interviews where people don't have to interpret what you say. I'm going to be real honest. — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
I was a production assistant. I saw what people who are full of themselves are like - another reason not to lose… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
I hate to tell people what they should think 'cause I really have an aversion when people tell me what to think. — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
I was starstruck and sweat a lot when I met Oprah Winfrey and tried to hug her. Because when you think you… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
You can't be from Montgomery, Alabama, and not have a background in the church. It's at the core of who we are… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
What surprised me about the Oscars was how familiar it was - because you're in the room with all these people that… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
People who are overweight face discrimination. African-Americans face discrimination. Women face discrimination and sexism. So I don't have the luxury of not… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
Weight issues, race issues will always be there and if you allow them to get to you and you allow them to… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
I think it's actually a misperception that I am a comedic actress. I do more drama than comedy but very little of… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
There are enough negative images of Black women out there and I did not want to portray Dorothy Vaughn in any stereotype. I wanted… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
Our challenges make us unique, and how we deal with them makes us unique. — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
Because we all come from different circumstances, our life experiences really color how we view things. — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
Every character I get to play has some element of who I am, but there's no fun in playing yourself. At least, for me,… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
Meeting Oprah Winfrey, I cried like a baby. Meeting Steven Spielberg, I cried like a baby. Meeting Denzel Washington, I gushed like a crazy… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
I can only be the best version of myself and understand that the only way that we as a people can heal is to… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
The first time I saw E.T., the actual image of an alien, and he was so sweet-looking. I wanted him. I wanted E.T. — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
There is one thing about knowing history, and another in recreating it. — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
I'm an actor and I am looking for roles where I can continue to evolve, and things that are challenging. I gravitate to the… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
I look for roles that resonate with me these days. While I love putting out just fabulous entertainment, I think now as artists, especially… — Octavia Spencer Copy Share Image
