Paul Tazewell, Oscars and Black

Who Is Paul Tazewell, The First Black Man To Win An Oscar For Costume Design?
Tazewell is well-known for his work on "The Color Purple," "Hamilton," which he won a Tony Award for, and "West Side Story."
'Wicked' Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Makes Oscars History
Tazewell, whose previous credits include Broadway's "Hamilton," described his win as "a 'Wizard of Oz' moment."
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 Black Man to Win for Costume Design
He won for his work on the Broadway musical adaptation “Wicked.”
Paul Tazewell on vision behind "Wicked" costume transformation
From dreaming under Ohio stars to reimagining Oz, Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win a costume design at the Oscars.
Paul Tazewell on bringing "Wicked" to life with dazzling costume design
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo's powerful duet "Defying Gravity" highlights the stunning visuals of the upcoming "Wicked" film, where costume designer Paul Tazewell reimagined Oz through more than 1,
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,
A ‘Wicked' Night at the Oscars: Two Wins, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Magical Performance and Paul Tazewell Makes History
Until they came back together to sing the Wicked‘s part one closer, "Defying Gravity." While Ariana watched in amazement, ...
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Ariana Grande's brother reacts to her Oscars performance: Watch here
Ariana Grande's brother ... "Wicked" costume designer Paul Tazewell ended up taking home the Oscar for costume design and Nathan Crowley and Lee Sandales won the Oscar for production design.
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"Using her dress as a TABLE": Internet in splits as Ariana Grande balances her phone on Schiaparelli Gown for applauding Paul Tazewell
Ariana Grande is making headlines once again, but when 'isn't' she? The Oscars have arrived, and of course, Ariana showed up in a Schiaparelli dress that was as unique as it was, well, trolled.
Ariana Grande Makes a Sculptural Statement in Schiaparelli Dress for Oscars 2025 Red Carpet
Ariana Grande nodded to Glinda’s “bubble dress” in “Wicked” at the 2025 Oscars in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Best Supporting ...
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'This is everything': Akron native Paul Tazewell wins Oscar for costume design in 'Wicked'
Akron native Paul Tazewell, nominated for an Academy Award ... costumes for the film starring Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda, with much of that time on set in the London ...
Judy Garland's Daughter Lorna Luft Weighs in on Ariana Grande's 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' 2025 Oscars Performance
Lorna Luft is feeling emotional from the Academy Awards' Wizard of Oz homage. The daughter of Judy Garland, who portrayed ...
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Paul Tazewell becomes first Black man to win Oscar for best costume design for ‘Wicked’
History has been made at the 97th Academy Awards as the Oscar for best costume design goes home with a Black man for the ...