Former CMU faculty member Paul Tazewell wins Oscar for best costume design for "Wicked"
Paul Tazewell reacts to becoming the 1st Black man to win the Oscar for best costume design
Paul Tazewell just made Oscars history. For his work on "Wicked," Tazwell became the first Black man to win the Academy Award for costume design. Tazewell’s win, and what it represented, brought the Oscars audience to their feet. During the Oscars telecast, the camera caught nominee Colman Domingo clapping and shouting “Bravo.”
Everything You Need To Know About Wicked's Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
‘Wicked’s’ Paul Tazewell Makes Oscars History as First Black Man to Win Best Costume Design
“ Wicked’s ” Paul Tazewell has made Oscars history by becoming the first Black man to win for best costume design.
Wicked’s Paul Tazewell Is The First Black Man To Win Best Costume Design At Oscars
Paul Tazewell has made history at the 2025 Academy Awards. The costume designer who is responsible for the wardrobe for Wicked has won the Oscar for Best Costume Design. Tazwell is the first Black man to win this award. (This is a monumental moment for him).
‘Wicked’s Paul Tazewell Becomes First Black Man To Win Oscar For Costume Design
Paul Tazewell made history on Sunday night as the first Black man to win to an Oscar for costume design. After hugging presenter Bowen Yang, who was wearing one of his Wicked costumes on stage, Tazewell took a moment to talk about how significant this award is for him.