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Octavia Spencer Wins Oscars' Best Supporting Actress!

Octavia Spencer Wins Oscars' Best Supporting Actress!

Octavia Spencer accepts her trophy on stage at the 2012 Oscars held at the Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday (February 26) in Hollywood.

The 39-year-old actress won the Best Supporting Actress award for her work as Minny in The Help.

Octavia beat out her The Help co-star Jessica Chastain, Berenice Bejo (The Artist), Janet McTeer (Albert Nobbs), and Melissa McCarthy (Bridesmaids) for the honor.

As Octavia took the stage, she was greeted by a standing ovation from the audience. Keep up with JustJared.com all night for complete coverage of the Oscars!

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Credit: Kevork Djansezian, Jason Merritt, Alexandra Wyman, Kevin Winter; Photos: Getty
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