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Paul Tazewell of 'Wicked' becomes first Black man to win costume design Oscar
It didn't take an act of Ozian magic for "Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell to make Oscars history. Tazewell, who helped bring the fantastical world of Elphaba and Glinda to life through his bewitching looks,
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."
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.
UNCSA Alumnus Paul Tazewell wins historic Oscar for 'Wicked'
Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design, for 'Wicked'
Paul Tazewell Makes History As First Black Man To Win Oscar For Best Costume Design
The costume designer behind 'Wicked' made history as the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.
Academy awards 2025: Paul Tazewell makes history as first black man to win Best Costume Design at Oscars
Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design at the Oscars for his work on Wicked. This marks his first win and second nomination, following West Side Story.
Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars, becoming the first Black man to win best costume design.
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.
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,
Complete list of winners at the 97th Academy Awards
Adrien Brody took home his second leading man Oscar for “The Brutalist,” Mikey Madison took home the best lead actress ...
"Wicked"'s Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win Oscar for costume design
Receiving his award for best costume design, Tazewell was celebrated by the film's star, Cynthia Erivo, who jumped to her ...
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‘Wicked’ designer Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win best costume design at Oscars
Tazewell established a famous career, winning a Tony for "Hamilton" and an Emmy in 2018 for his costume work on "The Wiz Live ...
Oscars 2025 Live Updates: 'Wicked's' Paul Tazewell Makes History With Academy Award Win
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