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Octavia Spencer was once Hollywood’s best kept secret until she landed the role as the lively and loudspoken Minny in this summer’s blockbuster “The Help.”

Though her character as caretaker was known for her ability to cook a good meal, in real life, Octavia has turned 40 and wants to drop some pounds. Here’s how she plans to do it:

“The Help” Star Viola Davis Adopts Baby Girl

Viola Davis Covers Essence Magazine, Talks “Devastating Experiences” [PHOTO]

For 2024’s iteration of MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful’s annual series Women to Know, we knew we wanted to celebrate the people who help make the joys of film and television possible. To create art is to create magic. This year, we spotlight Hollywood Executive’s changing the face of cinema.