176 Quotes by Octavia Spencer

The mentality of how we treat one another needs to be examined - especially how we treat our men of color.

I think diversity is something that should be celebrated because it's who we are as a world, and little kids need to be able to turn on the TV and see real-world representations of themselves. It's very important.

Do I feel that white directors have to tell only white stories? No. Do I feel that black filmmakers should only tell stories about black people? No. If we say that, then that means Asian people cannot write about anybody but Asians. I don't think a woman should only write about women.

Needless to say, I would have loved to have been a black belt instead of actually just wearing one to hold up my pants!

As a kid, I was always very thin, and I kind of didn't know that I was skinny.

I gravitate to whatever looks good on me and whatever maakes me feel sexy.

I should be married and have 19 kids. And now I'm thinking my eggs are dying on the shelf. They're going to go past their expiration date. But it's what I chose, so I'm fine with that decision.

If you are unhealthy, start by making small changes to become healthier. You are unique, beautiful, and worthy.

The thing about the South is we accept our history. We don't push it under the rug.