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Octavia Spencer

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: Actresses Octavia Spencer (L) and Viola Davis arrive at the 84th Annual Academy Awards at the Hollywood & Highland Center February 26, 2012 in Hollywood, California.

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  • At Oscars, 'Hugo,' Spencer, Plummer early winners

    Scorsese 's "Hugo" led the Oscar pack through much of Sunday night's ceremony, grabbing at least five awards, while Octavia Spencer won best supporting actress for "The Help" and 82-year-old Christopher Plummer won best supporting actor for "Beginners.""You're   Read more »

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About Octavia Spencer

Octavia Lenora Spencer (born May 25, 1972) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Minny, the outspoken maid in the 2011 film, The Help, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, among other accolades including the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress, BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.

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