The time has come for the strong independent black woman on television. I know that might sound strange, but as I looked at the shows that have been given the green light for the upcoming seasons I realized how many shows that have been renewed and been approved for pilots have black women as their […]
After winning multiple awards, including an Oscar for her supporting role in The Help, Octavia Spencer still needs help getting work. Take a listen to The Help co-stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer speak candidly about needing help from others to land roles, even after winning awards in this exclusive interview with “The Rickey Smiley Morning […]
“The Help” cleaned up last night with wins for Best Ensemble cast, Best Actress for Viola Davis and Best Supporting Actress for Octavia Spencer at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. The stain of racism and sexism is not just for people of color and women,” Davis said. “It’s all of our burden, all of us.” […]
Viola Davis continued her march to the Oscars by snagging a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance By A Female Actor In A Leading Role. Her co-star in The Help, Octavia Spencer won Best Supporting Actress. Black Arts: Urban Film Festivals Throughout the Nation Davis beat out Meryl Streep, Tilda Swinton, Glenn Close and […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer were the maids of honor at Sunday’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, where their Deep South drama “The Help” won them acting prizes and earned the trophy for overall cast performance. SEE ALSO: How “Spartacus” Continues After Lead Actor Dies Davis won as best actress and Spencer […]
The nominations for the 2012 Academy Awards are in! The annual award ceremony honors only the prestigious and great entertainment milestones of the year. Within those nominations are four, for “The Help,” including “Best Picture,” “Best Supporting Actress” and “Best Actress. Who do you think will win? Best picture “War Horse” “The Artist” “Midnight in […]
The 69th annual Golden Globes took place this past Sunday, and Octavia Spencer nabbed an award. SEE ALSO: GO SISTAS! Black Actresses Win Big At Critics’ Choice Awards Female Black Historians Criticize Movie “The Help” Spencer won for Best Supporting Actress in a film for her role as a maid in the Civil Rights Era […]
First time Golden Globe nominee Octavia Spencer is now a winner for her supporting role as Minny Jackson in The Help. While the movie has been a source of controversy, the performances of the actresses have been widely celebrated. Octavia won in the Best Actress in a Supporting Role category. Congratulations to Octavia Spencer on […]
