Former CMU faculty member Paul Tazewell wins Oscar for best costume design for "Wicked"
Paul Tazewell, an Akron, Ohio, native and former faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University, made history Sunday night at the 97th Academy Awards when he became the first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design for the theatrical adaptation of the Broadway musical "Wicked."
Everything You Need To Know About Wicked's Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Tazewell is well-known for his work on "The Color Purple," "Hamilton," which he won a Tony Award for, and "West Side Story."
Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design
Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black man to win best costume design. Tazewell won for his design work in “Wicked” at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday.
Paul Tazewell makes Oscars history in costume design
Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars on Sunday, March 2. The momentous achievement marks a significant milestone in the Academy's history.
‘Wicked’ Wins Best Costume Design
Wicked,” a movie musical demanding acres of fabric and untold work hours, scored a widely predicted win for costume design. The trophy made costume designer Paul Tazewell the first Black man to win an award in this category.
'Wicked' costume designer Paul Tazewell reflects on historic Oscar win
"Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell is reflecting on his historic Oscar win. Tazewell, who became the first Black man to win an Oscar for costume design on Sunday night, took to Instagram on Monday and shared how the recognition has been his "North Star."
Former Guthrie Theater costume designer wins Oscar for work in ‘Wicked’
Oscar-award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell brought sketches to life in dozens of theater productions in Minneapolis. “There’s just an energy and a presence in the work that was just recognizable and was just elevated so far above so many of us,
Broadway Legend Paul Tazewell Wins First Oscar for ‘Wicked’ Costume Design
Tazewell is now an Oscar, Tony, Emmy and BAFTA winner — and the first Black costume designer to win the Academy Award since Ruth E. Carter The post Broadway Legend Paul Tazewell Wins First Oscar for ‘Wicked’ Costume Design appeared first on TheWrap.
Oscars: ‘Wicked’s’ Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design
Ruth Carter became the first Black woman to win in the category for 'Black Panther' in 2019. One of the night’s most poignant moments occurred early in the Oscars 2025 telecast, when Paul Tazewell won the Academy Award for best costume design for his work on Wicked.
Paul Tazewell becomes first African American man to win Best Costume Design Oscar with ‘Wicked’
Paul Tazewell took home the coveted gold statue for Best Costume Design for his work on “Wicked.” He is the first Black man to win the award.
Wicked designer shares his favourite costumes from the film
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