Bowen Yang’s commitment to the bit once again proved fruitful - not only bringing a delightful laugh to Oscars audiences but perhaps tipping the wand in the favor of Wicked‘s Best Costume Design win for Paul Tazewell.

Joined on stage by Lily-Rose Depp, John Lithgow, Elle Fanning and Connie Nielson, Yang helped present the award for Best Costume design in his Wicked garb.

Bowen Yang went to considerable lengths to make Hollywood's biggest night! While speaking on the 2025 Oscars red carpet, the Saturday Night Live star, 34, appeared fresh and well-rested despite taking a last-minute flight from New York to Los Angeles after appearing on the late-night sketch show less than 24 hours before.

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,

Paul Tazewell, who had a large hand in making their characters come to life. Awarded a trophy for best costume design by presenter Bowen Yang, outfitted in his ensemble from the film, Tazewell ...