Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer sits down with ESSENCE to uncover the heart behind Ride or Die, Prime Video’s action-comedy series about friendship, loyalty, and survival.

Spencer shares what drew her to the role, what surprised her most during filming, and why this story feels especially timely.

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