"As we women know, there are so many other hurdles that we have to cross that I would love it if we could stop having the race conversation so that we can get women further on. You know, a female president now that we have an African American president. Maybe we can get an Asian female, a gay person?"

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Source: OTRC: Oscars 2012: Octavia Spencer backstage: I hope I can be 'beacon of hope'. Press Backstage at the Academy Awards, abc7.com. February 26, 2012.

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Octavia Spencer

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Octavia Spencer is an acclaimed actress known for her powerful performances in films like 'The Help' and her advocacy for underrepresented voices in Hollywood.

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