Acting Quote by Octavia Spencer

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

Our challenges make us unique, and how we deal with them makes us unique.

— Octavia Spencer

Because we all come from different circumstances, our life experiences really color how we view things.

— Octavia Spencer

The things that scare you only make you better and stronger.

— Octavia Spencer

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

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

I do believe that everyone has something to contribute.

— Octavia Spencer

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

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

There is one thing about knowing history, and another in recreating it.

— Octavia Spencer

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

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