She may be an Oscar-winning actress who is currently up for her second Academy Award, but Octavia Spencer says she has goals that go beyond appearing in films.
“The role I’m destined to play is to be one of the greatest producers in Hollywood,” Spencer told the audience at the 2017 Makers Conference in Terranea in Palos Verdes, California.
The actress, 46, shared her aspirations during a conversation with Gloria Steinem at the opening night of the two-day conference.
“It’s terrifying because it’s a huge undertaking,” Spencer admitted. “But I want to be a conduit for storytellers. Men, women,...
“The role I’m destined to play is to be one of the greatest producers in Hollywood,” Spencer told the audience at the 2017 Makers Conference in Terranea in Palos Verdes, California.
The actress, 46, shared her aspirations during a conversation with Gloria Steinem at the opening night of the two-day conference.
“It’s terrifying because it’s a huge undertaking,” Spencer admitted. “But I want to be a conduit for storytellers. Men, women,...
- 2/7/2017
- by Abby Stern
- PEOPLE.com
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