Octavia Spencer's portrayal of a sassy, no nonsense maid in The Help garnered her an Oscar. She would be classified as:

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The character portrayed by Octavia Spencer in The Help fits the stereotype of the Sapphire, which is a portrayal of a black woman as loud, rude, and overly outspoken. This stereotype is often used to silence and invalidate black women's experiences and emotions. While Spencer's character, Minny Jackson, was a complex character with depth and vulnerability, her portrayal of a sassy, no-nonsense maid fits into this stereotype.

Octavia Spencer's Portrayal of a Sassy, No Nonsense Maid in the Help