Octavia Spencer Came to ‘Power’ Star’s Rescue with a Publicist Amid $20K Debt

Beyond her celebrated acting career, Octavia Spencer has proven her extraordinary kindness extends far beyond the screen. The Oscar winner’s heart of gold is just as radiant as her Hollywood smile, with her remarkable generosity off-screen being as captivating as her iconic performances. This enigmatic combination of a golden heart and a beautiful smile is further amped up by her generosity, a shocking case of which has just graced the Internet.

In the generous celebrity lane, George Clooney’s famous $1 Million per friend story has now found a rival in Octavia Spencer.

Octavia Spencer puts Hollywood cheque to good use

A heartwarming story from the set of Ma reveals the generosity of Octavia Spencer. In a recent interview on Harry Jowsey’s Boyfriend Material podcast, Gianni Paolo shared that the Academy Award winner assisted him when he faced a significant financial struggle totaling $20,000. Paolo, a costar of Spencer’s in the film Ma, found himself in a difficult financial situation with $20,000 in credit card debt and no funds for a publicist. With his paycheck from the movie mostly going to his team, Paolo was unable to afford the public relations support needed for the film’s press tour. He had made a mere $6,000 for the movie, so an extra $5,000 a month for a publicist was out of the question.

During a cast dinner at Octavia Spencer’s home, Gianni Paolo confessed his predicament to Spencer. Without hesitation, she took action. She immediately called her publicist and paid for the services for Paolo, setting him up with her entire team. This act of kindness came with no expectation of repayment, though Gianni Paolo eventually paid her back after securing a new role on the show Power Book II: Ghost.

Beyond her generosity, Spencer is also returning to her iconic on-screen role as the 2019 revenge thriller is making a comeback to the big screen.

The Return of Ma

The low-budget horror hit Ma is getting a sequel, with Octavia Spencer set to reprise her role as the titular killer. The original film, which followed a lonely woman who allows teenagers to party in her basement before things turn bloody, was a box office success, earning $61 million worldwide. The film has also become a cultural phenomenon since its release, spawning countless online memes and reaction images.

Blumhouse Productions officially announced the sequel, confirming that the Spirited star who nearly landed in jail will return for a second round, as specified by CEO Jason Blum. While the project is in its early stages with no director or release date set, viewers are already eagerly anticipating the return of Spencer’s chilling performance. The announcement was made at the Business of Horror event in Hollywood, stirring excitement for the film’s revival.

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