Life in Film: Octavia Spencer

An actress that continues to amaze us all.

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Minny's Major Success - Originally the role of Minny Jackson in The Help was meant for a much more famous actress, but Spencer's long-time friend Tate Taylor asked her to audition. Spencer took the role, making it her own and making us all fall in love with her comedic timing.  (Photo: DreamWorks Pictures/Reliance Entertainment/Participant Media/Image Nation/1492 Pictures)
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Octavia's Time - Next Spencer grabbed our hearts in Fruitvale Station, ultimately winning the National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2013.(Photo: News Pictures/WENN.com)84211969

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Minny's Major Success - Originally the role of Minny Jackson in The Help was meant for a much more famous actress, but Spencer's long-time friend Tate Taylor asked her to audition. Spencer took the role, making it her own and making us all fall in love with her comedic timing.  (Photo: DreamWorks Pictures/Reliance Entertainment/Participant Media/Image Nation/1492 Pictures)

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