This thread is so gross. Who are half of you people posting?anonymous1980 wrote:I haven't seen her performance but Octavia Spencer has been a hard-working character actress for years and years who toiled in TV guest-starring roles (I *just* saw her in a Wizards of Waverly Place episode from a few years ago) and bit parts in movies. She gets a plum role and wins an Oscar. It's a dream come true for her and it's why she's so emotional.Jim20 wrote:A standing ovation? For what, exactly?
I'd like to echo anonymous' post about how Spencer's win is a win for all the hardworking actors who've toiled in the background for years. Hers' is a performance that this category was originally meant to honor. Also, if you'll notice, she had the most impressive clip.