“There is so much art can do to enlighten people, no matter what their views might be. If art can't go there or doesn't elevate the social consciousness in some way, then we are in peril.”

American actress and author

Octavia Spencer is an American actress and author. She is known for a career that has brought her major honors, including an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, a British Academy Film Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Her work spans film and television, and she has also written as an author. The recognitions listed above reflect the range of her career in performance and writing.