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Octavia Spencer: ‘I Refuse to Wear a Muumuu’ to the Oscars!

02/23/2013 at 10:30 AM ET

Octavia Spencer Tadashi Shoji Oscars
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Long gone are the days when Octavia Spencer couldn’t find someone to dress her for awards ceremonies. These days, the star relies on Tadashi Shoji, who designed the stunning gown she wore to accept her best supporting actress Oscar last year, and for good reason.

“It’s very difficult to make a woman of different sizes look as chic, as sexy, without making them wear a tent,” Spencer explained at L.A.’s Women in Film pre-Oscar party of her fondness for the designer. “Normally, that’s what they give you. ‘Here is your designer dress, but it’s a tent.’ I’m sorry, I just refuse to do that. It’s not gonna happen, honey! I’m not going to wear a muumuu!”

So what does the presenter plan to wear Sunday night? Even she doesn’t know. “I’m down to two, and it depends on the drape and the whatever, whatever,” she joked. “They’re completely different but I love them both … You will understand that when you see the one that I pick.”

And forget triple Spanx and starving herself: the star is all about having fun this year. “I’m never going to miss a meal!” Spencer said, laughing. “I think it’s about celebrating the journey, and I get to be at the biggest party … on a huge night. Are you kidding? There’s no pressure at all!”

Tell us: Are you excited to see Spencer’s gown tomorrow? Who else are you looking forward to seeing on the red carpet?

–Alex Apatoff, reporting by Reagan Alexander

PHOTOS: SEE MORE OSCAR STYLE HERE!

The 85th annual Academy Awards will air live on ABC starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Sunday, Feb. 24, from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

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Lotus on February 24th, 2013

Maybe she talks about weight so much because she’s in an industry where she’s inundated with vanity and stress over her size! And to whoever would not like someone because they have gap, are you serious?! Why should they have to change a genetic trait to please some other imperfect person? Michael Strahan gave a point blank reason for why he CHOOSES to keep his gap and that’s his perrogative. Grow up.

Laurie on February 24th, 2013

Good for her! Every woman deserves to enjoy what they wear! The dresses she has worn are beautiful!

meredith on February 24th, 2013

good for her! classy lady. I’m sure she’ll look lovely

Shieroc on February 24th, 2013

She’s a pretty lady.

Cosia on February 24th, 2013

She doesn’t look that fat??? Oprah finds clothes, don’t know why she cant?

Tt on February 24th, 2013

Glad she is not trying to starve herself…. But you don’t have to starve yourself to be a healthy size. I like her, but making starving oneself relevant to being a healthy size is sending the wrong message.

Kari on February 24th, 2013

Haha!!! I love the comments more than the story. Danielle seems outright ignorant and Courtney made an ass out of herself with a pompous attitude (who doesn’t know how to spell teeth and know what a muumuu is?!?!)

lou on February 24th, 2013

She looks great in this picture…you go, girl!

Mary on February 24th, 2013

Octavia represents what most women look like. The average woman in the U.S is a size 14, not a size O or 2 like most Hollywood starts. For most of us who are not naturally thin, a size 0 is not attainable. I’m a size 22-24 and I’m fine with it. I dress nice and look good when I go out. And, I don’t have any health issues pertaining to my weight. Good for Octavia!

Fat america on February 24th, 2013

She looks great but that doesn’t give an excuse to the rest of American women who are obese. It’s one thing to be naturally built that way it’s another to be a size 20+. You might not have health issues now but the fact you carry around so much weight puts you at risk for a lot. No one is “naturally” a size 20+. Put down the cheeseburger

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