Octavia Spencer, precisely 5ft 2 (157.5 cm) tall, commands the screen with a larger-than-life presence that contrasts her petite stature, enhancing her iconic roles as formidable women. Her height underscores the power she brings to characters like the sassy maid Minny Jackson in The Help (2011), earning her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Spencer received further Oscar nominations for Dorothy Vaughan in Hidden Figures (2016) and the cleaning woman in The Shape of Water (2017), proving her stature amplifies her commanding talent.