Octavia Spencer displayed a heartwarming act of kindness towards her "Ma" costar Gianni Paolo by bestowing upon him a generous gesture that truly made a difference. During the latest episode of Harry Jowsey's podcast, "Boyfriend Material," Paolo uncovered a heartfelt story where the Oscar-winning actress handed him a staggering $10,000 to secure the services of a publicist.
The 29-year-old actor from "Power" delved into the realities and hurdles of navigating Hollywood. He recounted how, amidst his relentless pursuit of cinematic success, he found himself buried under a mountain of debt totaling $20,000. "I was financially strapped to the point where I couldn't justify spending $5,000 a month on a publicist," Paolo confessed.
He reminisced about a poignant moment when Spencer invited the cast over for dinner at her place. Amidst pleasantries, the conversation steered towards the movie's upcoming press tour and the pivotal role a publicist could play. "I candidly admitted, 'I simply don't have the funds for a publicist. It's just not happening for me,'" Paolo elaborated.
Little did he know, his heartfelt plight would be met with swift and unwavering support. "It was a Friday when I shared my struggle with her. By Monday, she had already reached out to her own publicist, footed the entire bill, and seamlessly integrated me into her team," Paolo recounted with gratitude.
Remarkably, Spencer never once hinted at expecting repayment, Paolo stressed. Nevertheless, he felt compelled to repay the favor once he landed a role in "Power" and received his first paycheck. "As soon as I filmed my debut episode and earned my first check from 'Power,' I promptly wired the money back to her," he said.
This heartwarming tale unfolds just months after the announcement of a sequel to the acclaimed horror film, with Spencer reprising her iconic role. "Brace yourselves for more 'MA' memes! It's official – @octaviaspencer is back for 'MA 2,'" production house Blumhouse and Spencer jointly declared on Instagram. "It's going to be aMAzing," Spencer added with excitement.
As of now, there has been no official word on whether Paolo, who portrayed Chaz in the thriller, will return for the sequel, leaving fans eagerly anticipating further developments.
