Octavia Spencer transforms in first look photos ofThe Life and Times of Madam C. J. Walker

Octavia Spencerwill make her debut as African American hair care entrepreneur Madam C.J.

Walker in NetflixsSelf Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J.

Blair Underwood co-stars as Walkers husband C.J.

MADAM CJ WALKER

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and Kevin Carroll as her longtime lawyer Freeman Ransom.

Check out the first look photos below: