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.

Awarded a trophy for best costume design by presenter Bowen Yang — outfitted in his character's ensemble from the film — Tazewell made mention at the top of his acceptance spe

The costume designer behind 'Wicked' made history as the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Costume Design.

Akron's Paul Tazewell won his first Oscar for Costume Design for "Wicked," marking a historic win as the first Black man in the category.

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.

Tazewell established a famous career, winning a Tony for "Hamilton" and an Emmy in 2018 for his costume work on "The Wiz Live!"