Octavia Spencer Quotes

A collection of quotes by Octavia Spencer.

Octavia Spencer is an American actress, author, and film producer. She was born on May 25, 1970, in Montgomery, Alabama. Spencer's passion for acting led her to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

She gained recognition for her supporting roles in films such as "A Time to Kill" (1996) and "Being John Malkovich" (1999). However, her breakthrough moment arrived in 2011 when she portrayed the role of Minny Jackson in the critically acclaimed drama film "The Help". Her outstanding performance earned her numerous accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.

Since then, Spencer has continued to deliver remarkable performances across various genres. She has appeared in movies like "Fruitvale Station" (2013), "Hidden Figures" (2016), and "The Shape of Water" (2017), further establishing her as a talented and versatile actress.

In addition to her on-screen success, Spencer has also ventured into producing. She served as an executive producer for the drama film "Fruitvale Station" and the television series "Truth Be Told". Furthermore, she is a New York Times bestselling author, having published the children's book series "Randi Rhodes, Ninja Detective".

Octavia Spencer's remarkable talent, range, and contributions to the film industry have solidified her as one of the notable figures in Hollywood. She continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide with her outstanding performances.

I think it's actually a misperception that I am a comedic ac

I think it's actually a misperception that I am a comedic actress. I do more drama than comedy but very little of it has been seen. When you are in big funny movies and they do well and your little part in it kind of explodes people perceive you as a comedian.

Octavia Spencer

Funny

I was always a closet lover of acting. My mom was very pract

I was always a closet lover of acting. My mom was very practical. She never, ever restricted our dreams, always told us we could do or be anything. Then I said, 'Maybe I want to be an actor'. And she said, 'Maybe not that'.

Octavia Spencer

Dreams

You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify,

You cannot live to please everyone else. You have to edify, educate and fulfill your own dreams and destiny, and hope that whatever your art is that you're putting out there, if it's received, great, I respect you for receiving it. If it's not received, great, I respect you for not.

Octavia Spencer

Dreams

I hope that in some way that I can be some sort of beacon of

I hope that in some way that I can be some sort of beacon of hope, especially because I am not the typical Hollywood beauty.

Octavia Spencer

Beauty