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Viola Davis reveals Denzel Washington’s advice to her before they filmed ‘Fences’

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Octavia Spencer talks new James Brown biopic role, dismisses myth of 'Oscar curse'

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‘The Butler’ backlash brings back memories of ‘Help’ hysterics

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Octavia Spencer in Oscar hunt again with ‘Fruitvale Station’

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’42’ tops box office: Are more feel good black films on the way?

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Octavia Spencer graces the cover of Elle magazine's 'Women in Hollywood' issue

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Viola Davis stars alongside Maggie Gyllenhaal in Oscar-bait ‘Won’t Back Down’

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'Think Like a Man' success: Are women the film's secret weapon?

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Katy Perry claims she was almost cast in 'The Help'

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Oscar winner Octavia Spencer honored by hometown

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Octavia Spencer is sick of being mistaken for Sherri Shepherd

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For blacks, mix of 'Help' emotions on Oscar night

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Octavia Spencer wins best supporting actress Oscar

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Academy Awards 2012: Melissa Harris-Perry is no fan of 'The Help'

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Academy Awards 2012: Handicapping 'Help' stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer's Oscar chances

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TheGrio's 100: Octavia Spencer, 'Help'-ing bring laughs and drama to the world's stage

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Octavia Spencer wants breast lift as a post-Oscar gift to herself

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Why are Oscar voters so white and so male?

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'The Help' cleans up at 43rd NAACP Image Awards

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'The Help' leads nominees at NAACP Image Awards

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