Octavia Spencer Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Characters

Octavia Spencer Breaks Down Her Most Iconic Characters | GQ

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Octavia Spencer breaks down her most iconic roles, including her characters in 'The Shape of Water,' 'Hidden Figures,' 'The Help,' 'Snowpiercer' 'Fruitvale Station,' 'Ma' and 'Truth Be Told.'
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@aaroncrumbley 4 жыл бұрын

I was a background actor in one on her movies and she bought the whole cast and crew (including the extras) a pizza party 🍕❤️

@suckit6403 4 жыл бұрын

What movie?

@charliequartz2085 4 жыл бұрын

that made my day to read! i love hearing stories like that about great artists just being genuinely wonderful humans. :')

@aaroncrumbley 4 жыл бұрын

“INSTANT FAMILY”

@keyanna2633 4 жыл бұрын

That's really sweet of her. 😊🤗

@k.h7180 4 жыл бұрын

Instant family was one of the best comedic family oriented films I’ve seen in a long time. Loved it

@RoosterFruit 4 жыл бұрын

so we gonna act like her role as dr.evilini in wizards of waverly place isn't iconic?

@cherishoneal9108 4 жыл бұрын

I always go back to that role because that's the one where I first recognized her.

@KillJoy_Since2017 4 жыл бұрын

RoosterFruit Ikr It was so good

@joshdean3248 4 жыл бұрын

Omg yes loved those episodes she was the best in it

@harruuu9110 4 жыл бұрын

Awww man I was really hoping WOWP would be in this☹

@nicolemenzies8438 4 жыл бұрын

I still call her Evilini!! lol awesome!

@AaronEndersby 4 жыл бұрын

I really like and respect Octavia. She seems like a lovely woman

@lupelupelupe 4 жыл бұрын

OMG I thought you said "lonely" instead of 'lovely" PHEW! lol

@queensyny2663 4 жыл бұрын

I truly love her

@kmms4720 4 жыл бұрын

She’s aunty

@hazeldior6285 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely

@breadsrights6824 3 жыл бұрын

She likes that Aunty you look up to

@alanisflores1328 4 жыл бұрын

The 72 people that disliked this video, ate that pie. Actually, God's pie.

@Minal_ 4 жыл бұрын

😂🤕🤢

@dezzydreamz9286 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Liberty1990 4 жыл бұрын

Best comment here🤣🤣🤣

@astoldbyanimmigrant5681 4 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣😂

@da96103 4 жыл бұрын

Well I see 27 two-slice commenters here.

@CorCor89 4 жыл бұрын

She literally had 30+ background roles/cameos before getting her big break in The Help!!! She is truly an inspiration to never give up!!

@insaneone4369 4 жыл бұрын

She's not the only person...

@mrtymrtt5061 4 жыл бұрын

Insane One ok ? but this video is about her so that’s why the original comment only mentioned her

@UniquelyParis 4 жыл бұрын

Insane One Thanks captain obvious , everyone knows that! The comment was talking about HER because this video is about HER. Please think before you type. 😘

@canaisyoung3601 4 жыл бұрын

I remember her role as a social worker on the FOX sitcom Titus (the one based on Christopher Titus' messed-up life with a hard-assed father, a violent, mentally-ill mom, a pot smoking brother, a girlfriend with a worse dysfunctional family than his, and a wussy friend. It was based on Titus' real life, with some changes done for legal and dramatic reasons) for two episodes: one where Titus and company try to celebrate Erin's niece's birthday, only to find out that she lives in a trashy apartment with her stoned mom and her abusive alcoholic stepfather and another where Erin and Titus invite the social worker over to show that they'll be good parents to Amy, but Titus' mentally deranged mom comes over and tries to tell Titus that she needs to forgive him.

@BJ64Th3M0v13f4n 4 жыл бұрын

I remember her cameo in the wrestling scene in Spider-Man

@MrZanetha 4 жыл бұрын

i really like her acting and there is something quite comforting about her...

@RedRoseSeptember22 4 жыл бұрын

Just don't make her mad or she'll make you a "special" pie lol...

@MrZanetha 4 жыл бұрын

@@RedRoseSeptember22 lol gotta keep that in mind! hahaha

@geraldinerokz3655 3 жыл бұрын

righttt, i feel that too she looks really lovely

@MicoDossun 4 жыл бұрын

Octavia Spencer deserves to be one of the first names out when anyone is listing the best of the best, no matter how familiar they are with movies

@chlobosumm4 4 жыл бұрын

MicoDossun Honestly, she seems SO underrated to me... I love her!

@sarasamaletdin4574 4 жыл бұрын

I have been rooting for her since the Help, people were talking about Viola Davis more with that film since her nomination was in the lead but Octavia and Emma were the ones that impressed me in the film.

@SoulKnightKing 2 жыл бұрын

I would say she's a A class actress but not an S tier. Allison Janney, Emily Blunt, Glenn close, Cate Blanchett, viola Davis, Meryl streep, Sigourney Weaver, Helen mirren, Judi Dench would be S tier for me

@camillasolano8600 4 жыл бұрын

Extremely talented and versatile actress. Loved her in The Shape of Water.

@ajaycbaby8837 4 жыл бұрын

I loved her in "MA". It was not a perfect movie, but she owned that role. If anyone else would have played that role it would have been terrible.

@jwoeaaron 4 жыл бұрын

The meme tho.. that's the only thing that movie left me! Lol

@cadenschmidt6877 4 жыл бұрын

that’s a sign of a really good actor/ actress. she seems like such a wonderful person, i’d love to meet her one day!

@bryanalstoncoxing 4 жыл бұрын

I think Ma was one of her best performances, she really breathed life into that character and elevated a mediocre movie

@jbarral6509 2 жыл бұрын

No offense sge didn't look tge villain.

@renekumar8290 4 жыл бұрын

Proof that Chris Evans is awesome and octavia is underrated!!!!!

@kstreet 4 жыл бұрын

He is a caring person. I love how they play off each other in the movie "Gifted," too.

@bryce6106 4 жыл бұрын

she was iconic in Spider-Man (2002), the reason why Peter got into the wrestling ring 🥺, real fans gone recognize tho.

@pruray 2 жыл бұрын

I remember.

@rhirhi7776 4 жыл бұрын

She feels very earthly and very heavenly. I can’t explain it but I can feel she has a good heart.

@victorzidaneantunesbinda4239 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know how there's people who says she's a bad actress

@ohlord4473 4 жыл бұрын

Victor Zidane Antunes Binda She definitely is, I think she has bad roles that she does her best to play.

@victorzidaneantunesbinda4239 4 жыл бұрын

maybe because she has a lot of similar roles, but i don't know if it's because some kind of hollywood stereotype (sorry for my english)

@sSoulSearch-oq8st 4 жыл бұрын

Victor Zidane Antunes Binda because they ate the pie 🥧🤣

@victorzidaneantunesbinda4239 4 жыл бұрын

@Tati K who? I?

@tmcc6847 4 жыл бұрын

Victor Zidane Antunes Binda cause they’re dumb

@ReikiRev 4 жыл бұрын

So we’re overlooking the fact that she literally played God in the Shack was nailed the role?!

@ladennayoung2939 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm surprised that she didn't discuss that role. That was a really good movie.

@nyajarvis 4 жыл бұрын

That movie made me ugly cry oh my goodness

@hellodolly7301 4 жыл бұрын

@@ladennayoung2939 I think because of how controversial it is 😆

@rainbowpuppet77 2 жыл бұрын

@@hellodolly7301 why is it controversial??

@freddyromeroiii 4 жыл бұрын

They completely overlooked the fact that she played God in the movie The Shack lol. But I love her so much, she is a great actress!!!

@Tebatso6333 4 жыл бұрын

Freddy Romero Great Point 👏👏

@criticalhard 4 жыл бұрын

God is a woman 👀❤️

@neilrobson9922 4 жыл бұрын

This woman is one of the most incredible actresses to ever walk this world!!!

@fairuzianatakusuma9892 4 жыл бұрын

She was on Divergent series right? She’s the leader of the Amity faction.

@gabriellawhite7225 4 жыл бұрын

She sure was!!!

@user-gk7ht3bb3n 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I was upset they didn't mention it. I first saw her there

@Jovic_00 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Johanna.

@meljoy68 4 жыл бұрын

Huge fan, she's brilliant, every character she's done is believable, real. She's awesome.

@corgisrule21 4 жыл бұрын

I love her so much....my mom does too, but she just calls her “God” because of The Shack. I was telling her about Ma and my mom was all, “No, God wouldn’t do that” 😂😂

@Tebatso6333 4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes the Shack, was so intrigued by the movie watched 3 times

@aprilmay1061 4 жыл бұрын

@@Tebatso6333 I loved that movie.

@theluckyone9851 3 жыл бұрын

Lol😂😂😂

@annikaschwab1117 4 жыл бұрын

everyone knows her most iconic role was Dr. Evilini in Wizards of Waverly Place

@ingriddubbel8468 4 жыл бұрын

Most people don't view stupid Disney shows as worthwhile.

@user-hp7gc2oy7d 4 жыл бұрын

@@ingriddubbel8468 worth enough for you to know it's Disney though huh?

@christopherlewis7115 4 жыл бұрын

I love Octavia. Her roles in The Help, Hidden Figures and Ma are my favorites.

@royallive7870 4 жыл бұрын

crazy i’ve never heard her speak outside of a movie role. she’s able to switch things up so well. she also speaks beautifully ❤️

@hollywoodshopaholic 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad she’s had a stable career since The Help. She’s such a wonderful spirit and a refreshing presence in Hollywood

@LizzyKoala88 4 жыл бұрын

Fruitville Station is still one of the hardest movies for me to watch. Hits hard

@openingband 4 жыл бұрын

This lady is beautiful inside and out. I want her to be my mom.

@instapowah 4 жыл бұрын

You mean your "Ma"? ;)

@j.b.9260 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking girlfriend.

@J.P.Robles 2 жыл бұрын

Especially out

@jooseeph24 4 жыл бұрын

She’s truly one of the best actors there is !!! Her ability to make you feel the same feelings the character is experiencing, is just ART!!

@steviegrant8289 4 жыл бұрын

Reading some of these comments made me realize how many roles she’s had that I never quite noticed. I can’t remember the first time I saw her in something but I must’ve been really young and for some reason I associated her with being mean, so I didn’t like her for years. I couldn’t have been more wrong and I absolutely regret it now because I have so much love and respect for her and her talent. She’s such an amazing actress and seems so genuine and lovely ❤️

@kate39363 4 жыл бұрын

She's so lovely. This just made me like her even more.

@grimsoul9779 4 жыл бұрын

Me: serial killer critiques serial killers in movies GQ: Hello, FBI

@juliansmith4987 4 жыл бұрын

I'd like to see that though 😅

@JackieWarner13 4 жыл бұрын

She was so underrated for so long. love how her career has gone great since the help. Her small roles in tv shows & movies were always scene stealing..

@doniellelove4320 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely adore Ms. Spencer. Everything that she’s in, she shines on her own. Even if she’s just in one simple scene. I wish her all the success! 😊👏🏾👏🏾

@alexandramclaughlin8046 4 жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful actress...I would love to see Anne Hathway in this series

@hayleyleiberman8491 4 жыл бұрын

She's so well spoken and talented! I love watching her in movies, and her respect for each of the characters she has played was fascinating to learn about.

@mel.b99 4 жыл бұрын

Next ‘Meryl Streep breaks down her most iconic characters’ pls 🥺

@ScrooVonLoose 4 жыл бұрын

that's going to be an awesome 4 hour video

@mel.b99 4 жыл бұрын

Scroo Loose I hope they can squeeze every iconic role in 4 hours 😆

@Miumiu0404 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. We can devote an entire day for that ♥

@yas7689 4 жыл бұрын

Yesssss

@chayensweetobsoleteversion3847 4 жыл бұрын

they can't because of her expensive net worth 😎😎😎

@MoroMoro1 4 жыл бұрын

She seems like such a genuine person.

@ramonaflowers2813 4 жыл бұрын

She acted in Ma this year which was passable but Luce people need to watch Luce. Whatever movie she acts in she does a terrific job in her roles. I love her.

@sign543 4 жыл бұрын

Ramona Flowers - Wow, was she absolutely fantastic in that film. I don’t think it would’ve been a great film without her performance.

@illuminatiCorgi 4 жыл бұрын

I know it was *years* ago, but the first time I remember seeing Octavia Spencer was in Spiderman 😁

@joelbarrientes2831 4 жыл бұрын

We’re witnessing a literal legend in our time. She has it ALL. I love her so much :)

@rudolphstone5893 4 жыл бұрын

“I don’t eat or drink nothing I can’t spell.” -(her role in) The Beauty Shop 🙌🏼

@meoshebeckworth9251 4 жыл бұрын

That is not her, that is Sherri Shepard 🤦🏾‍♀️

@rudolphstone5893 4 жыл бұрын

meoshe beckworth no it wasn’t. Go look it up, and come back.

@tobiasbrown2951 4 жыл бұрын

meoshe beckworth it was her

@tobiasbrown2951 4 жыл бұрын

yes i did. It was her and it’s on her movie credentials also. Sherri shephard was a STAR in the movie, but octavia had that part when they asked her did she want something to eat and she said that and then one of the girls replied well you must be a spelling bee champ.

@meoshebeckworth9251 4 жыл бұрын

My bad, you right.

@littlenotsohomestead 4 жыл бұрын

One of my FAVORITE actors of all time. I feel like she portrays her roles so well

@PrinnyD1ana 4 жыл бұрын

She is such an icon she is such a god actress like I can’t

@emmashuffle6457 Жыл бұрын

Her voice is so much more calm and soothing then I expected it to be cuz she always seems to play these very spitfire characters. She’s amazing ❤️❤️

@pessimisticpianist582 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is a great lady. She really relays how difficult it can be to act certain roles, and it's really nice how she put more weight into the role of that Woman who had lost her son.

@rhirhi7776 4 жыл бұрын

Aww she is sooo beautiful! I love seeing her sit down and talk like this. She is so sweet and eloquent 💛

@Tytytytyty1776 4 жыл бұрын

Kinda bummed she didnt talk about her most iconic role in Never Been Kissed

@vibegurujah 4 жыл бұрын

Right 😀😀😀

@ingriddubbel8468 4 жыл бұрын

That not her most iconic role.

@Allinmyworld 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Octavia talk about her roles for hours. She is such a good actress and every role she takes you know that she puts thought into it and brings her all. We want to see more of her!

@nataliewalters2759 2 жыл бұрын

She is that aunt that everyone wants to have.🥰

@j.b.9260 2 жыл бұрын

She's more the girlfriend I want to have.

@femalelucifer1219 4 жыл бұрын

The help . A brilliant movie. Snowpiercer. Absolutely jaw dropping and kept talking about it for days .

@Gustyrd1 4 жыл бұрын

she's always so nice and friendly. Love her

@romaietyler 4 жыл бұрын

I meet her when she won the Oscar when she was traveling though london and she let me hold it.... You made my day and I would like to thank you

@EllieC130 3 жыл бұрын

It's fascinating that someone so known for playing sassy characters has such a calm and cool energy. I love it.

@yellowskittle73 4 жыл бұрын

She sold Ma for me. At first I thought it was just another teen slasher movie, but when I saw Octavia was in it I knew she would bring tons of depth to an otherwise one-note character.

@thematt5325 4 жыл бұрын

I just heard her interview on NPR’s “Fresh Air” - very well-spoken and great actress.

@legosuperminifig 4 жыл бұрын

This deserves more views, I LOVE HER!

@yankeegirl5175 4 жыл бұрын

The 1st time I ever saw her was in Dinner for Schmucks when she channelled that lobster being boiled!! Still one of the funniest things I've ever seen 😂😂

@ellysvlog9874 3 жыл бұрын

This movie really blessed my heart, with my favourite actress Octavia Spencer. When I watch her movies, i just dont want the movie to end. I hope to meet her one day.

@sarcasmallover8999 4 жыл бұрын

I remember first seeing her in the show Ugly Betty, she had a small arc but she stuck out so much because of the balance she struck with the character. In a campy show with her in a ridiculous situation she still managed to make you feel like it was a real person and you had empathy for her. Such a great talent.

@robingirlwonder5067 4 жыл бұрын

One of my very most favorite actresses... she draws me into what ever she does! Love!!! 💖✌💖

@cultclassicdeadinside9862 4 жыл бұрын

Bought my mom The Shape of Water for her birthday and she loved it 💝

@MsMary957 4 жыл бұрын

I loved Minnie the moment she first appeared on the screen.

@krazykittymatt 4 жыл бұрын

I remember her in Rob Zombies Halloween. Not my favorite movie, but even at such a small role her nurse character was the only kill I felt. Her pain, screams, crying were all too real and I instantly became a fan and have loved her ever since.

@justinp4702 4 жыл бұрын

krazykittymatt YES! Finally someone else who remembers her role in that film.

@FridayWitch9 4 жыл бұрын

She’s so gorgeous. I love her and her talent.

@liz-uh9mn 2 жыл бұрын

I have some of the same professors at college that she did and my mom went to highschool with her she’s amazing and my professors are so proud

@SweptAway529 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastically talented - love her movies and also loved her on the CBS sitcom "Mom."

@sign543 4 жыл бұрын

She’s one of those actors who can play almost any emotion, and you’ll believe it. When she’s tough or nasty...I would never want to be on her bad side...but when she’s compassionate, you feel she would be the most loyal and biggest defender of you. She dissolves into any role she takes.

@MrAveryBrown93 4 жыл бұрын

Octavia Spencer is a trailblazer, for sure! She owns every role, with grace and power! Thank you for uploading this, GQ! ❤️

@olakolade6656 2 жыл бұрын

she seems so wonderful! there is something about her I can’t explain

@ycanionlyevafind1sok 4 жыл бұрын

One of my favorite actors! Wonderful in everything she's been in

@IshanAli 4 жыл бұрын

She’s so iconic

@soapyart 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching you Octavia Spencer. Thank you for the joy you bring to my heart ⁉️⁉️

@rukihaniff5045 4 жыл бұрын

I love her so much. De fan girlies about Chris Evans for about 3 minutes straight. 😂

@luisandrew6500 4 жыл бұрын

I first saw her on Hidden Figures and it amazes me on her acting. And I love love her on The Shape of Water

@cadenschmidt6877 4 жыл бұрын

Octavia seems like such a wonderful person. and she is SUCH a good actress! remember the movie “Ma”? she even made that movie interesting.

@alw1268 3 жыл бұрын

She seem so genuine and respected. She's my favorite actress. A classy lady.

@sdun168 4 жыл бұрын

Does anybody remember the comdey skit she was in called halfway house. I cant find it anywhere but the show was hilarious😪🤣

@deanwinchester822 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved her in the help as Minnie it was amazing 🥰

@eman8143 4 жыл бұрын

So happy she has finally got her flowers! Such a great actress

@flamemakers5264 4 жыл бұрын

I love her and this movie. She's right. If you as an actor, can't play the worst or unthinkable roles,and be fluid..you'll have a mediocre career.

@RedRoseSeptember22 4 жыл бұрын

The Help is one of my favorite movies, it's so great ^_^ love the character of Minnie lol.

@cre8iveovadose 4 жыл бұрын

woulda loved to hear about some of her TV roles - especially Red Band Society. Nurse Jackson was amazing

@shaybob1711 4 жыл бұрын

she was also amazing in "Mom".

@mollymurphy1842 4 жыл бұрын

the opening line is everything

@bowerbird7463 2 жыл бұрын

So glad that book was written. Thank goodness for the author..

@AvaLance 4 жыл бұрын

I love her in Instant family and the Hidden figures, Red band society. I always find movies and I am like oh that looks good. Oh wait she is it this going to be 10 times better.

@HAL-vm3wn 4 жыл бұрын

Shame she didn't talk about her one-scene-wonder in Coach Carter.

@_dakota_298 2 жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed a lot of her movies and tv show . Loving Truth be Told Season 1 & 2 so far !

@isabelaoliveira9270 4 жыл бұрын

Love this actress. Very underrated. Loved her in Luce this year.

@dixon4993 4 жыл бұрын

She was great in red band Society ugh miss that show

@cindywilson6119 3 жыл бұрын

She shines in everything she has been in! I absolutely adore her!!

@leavoda3791 4 жыл бұрын

Ms. Spencer is allways a strong but warm woman. Wether she acts or not, she's allways true. Love her.

@anthonydedios4720 4 жыл бұрын

I remember when she wason Wizards of Waverly Place and Dinner For Schmucks

@josephinejansen300 3 жыл бұрын

I watched the help over and over againnnn cause I love it very very muchhhhh

@spiralSZN 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy listening to her voice but also what she has to say

@w1tchmom 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE this woman!

@randomlibra 4 жыл бұрын

Her death scene in Halloween 2 was brutal. I think she is too good of an actress to be in a horror. She made it too real and I can't watch it. It makes me sick to my stomach. That's how good she is!

@photographedbyjay7384 4 жыл бұрын

This was my favorite series. To see what she went through to get her brand out there it was just so inspiring. She had so much faith, even when everybody would doubt her, she still had strong faith. Then look where she got. She had a net-worth of $10,000,000

@d_d_d_d_ 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely in my top fav actors ever I absolutely adore her

@archiegow1382 4 жыл бұрын

Would love to see people like Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling, Andrew Garfield or Michael Douglas doing one of these

@mrflipperinvader7922 4 жыл бұрын

7:15 for Ma talk

@rkms5606 4 жыл бұрын

There are so many other roles not mentioned here. Ms Octavia is an amazing actor that has done so much and is deserving of so much now recognition. ❤️ God bless you as you produce opportunities for others.