The Oscar-winning actor Octavia Spencer is up for a challenge—whether it’s executive producing films like Fruitvale Station and Green Book or even hosting a cooking competition show for the first time. She talks to Ted Danson about navigating the loss of her parents early on in life, how she almost became a lawyer, her love for Southern foodways, and much more.

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