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‘Wicked’ Oscar Winner Paul Tazewell On Being The First Black Man To Be Honored In Costume Design; “This Is The Pinnacle Of My Career”


Industry fashion designer Paul Tazewell talks onstage at the Oscars after winning Best Costume Designer

Paul Tazewell accepts the Costume Design award for "Wicked" onstage during the 97th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 02, 2025 in Hollywood, California. Wicked, directed by Jon M. Chu, followsthe story of Elphaba( Cynthia Erivo), a young woman misunderstood because of her unusual green skin and tremendous ability of magic power. Gilded by privilege and cunning, Glinda ( Ariana Grande) is a popular young woman who desires to wield magic.

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