Palm Springs honors Octavia Spencer

SpencerOctavia Spencer will probably be honored while using Breakthrough Performance Award in the users hand Springs Film Festival. Spencer can get the award inside a gala on Jan. 7."Octavia Spencer can be a consummate actress who very easily blends her dramatic and comedy talents, creating performances of uncommon depth," mentioned chairman Harold Matzner.Being recognized in Palm Springs signifies another proper step toward a potential supporting actress Academy Award nomination for Spencer, whose role in "The AssistanceInch has acquired her honours buzz since the film's debut this summer season. The well-timed festival, which runs Jan. 5-16, occupies an important devote honours season because it comes about when Golden Globe and Oscar voters have ballots in hands.Formerly introduced honorees include George Clooney, Glenn Close, Michel Hazanavicius and Michelle Williams. Contact Christy Grosz at christy.grosz@variety.com