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People who are overweight face discrimination. African-Americans face discrimination. Women face discrimination and sexism. So I don't have the luxury of not being tolerant of anyone.
Octavia Spencer
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Octavia Spencer
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: May 25
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Octavia Lenora Spencer
Octavia L. Spencer
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