There's so much bigotry that needs to be overcome. Octavia Spencer bigotryovercome Change image and share on social
I think that young women and little girls need to see that they don't have to be the damsel in distress. They don't have to not show their strength. They don't have to be whatever the stereotype is or the tropes that we go to in our minds. Octavia Spencer damseldistressgirl share on social
The misperception about the South is that everybody is racist, and all black people are victims, that what was prevalent in the '60s is only relegated to the South. Octavia Spencer 60sblackmisperception Change image and share on social
Civil rights happened because youth got involved. The youth stood up and helped to break the pattern that their parents had got accustomed to living. The next generation has to take that stand for whatever it is, socially, that they are involved in. Octavia Spencer accustombreakcivil share on social
If a great role comes along, and you are too tall to play it, then I think the role is too small for your talents. Octavia Spencer greatplayrole Change image and share on social
I was a production assistant. I saw what people who are full of themselves are like - another reason not to lose your humility! I have a mouth on me so I wasn't the best P.A. Octavia Spencer assistantfullhumility Change image and share on social
If you are unhealthy, start by making small changes to become healthier. You are unique, beautiful, and worthy. Octavia Spencer beautifulhealthymake Change image and share on social
I think the paradigm is shifting with regard to women and what we bring to the industry. I feel very blessed. Octavia Spencer blessbringfeel Change image and share on social
Will Smith would not be Worldwide Will Smith if he had not insisted on going worldwide and touring with his films. You have to build that audience for people and allow for it to happen. Octavia Spencer audiencebuildfilm Change image and share on social