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Spencer, known for her roles in "Hidden Figures," "The Help," and "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker," said she's dedicated to learning how to cook by the end of lockdown.
"I'm trying to learn one new thing that I carry throughout this whole ordeal and that is I'm trying to learn to cook," Spencer said. "Now one would think I probably would have ventured down that road a long time ago but no."
Though she's nailed boiling eggs, Spencer said baking presents a whole challenge of its own.
"It's okay to be anxious," she said. "This is a very traumatic thing that we're all experiencing and we're doing that together. It's also very good to go on walks, remaining socially physically distant, but getting a little exercise and vitamin D will also release endorphins and you feel a lot better."
Spencer is also taking the time to listen to music, meditate, and talk to family to stay socially connected.