Academy Award-winning designer Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Oscars on Sunday, March 2, 2025, becoming the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for “Wicked.”
Tazewell said in a statement, “Winning the Oscar for ‘Wicked’ is the highest point of my life — my North Star. I receive this recognition with immense pride and dedicate it to everyone who dreams of flying.”
His historic win is a milestone for Hollywood’s ongoing push for inclusivity in behind-the-scenes artistry.
Tazewell also won a BAFTA, Critics’ Choice Award, Costume Designers Guild Award, and NAACP Image Award, cementing his legacy as a trailblazer in costume design.
Click play to listen to the AURN News report from Clay Cane. Follow @claycane & @aurnonline for more.
