The 2025 Oscars are wickedly historic.
Following Paul Tazewell‘s triumph in the Best Costume Design category at the 97th Academy Awards (which took place on March 2, hosted by Conan O’Brien at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles), he expressed the importance of this special occasion.
From the stage, he announced that he was the first African-American to win the costume design award for his ‘Wicked’ work, causing the audience to rise and cheer in appreciation. He expressed his immense pride about this achievement.
The individual who turned 60 years old, nominated alongside Arianne Phillips from A Complete Unknown, Lisy Christy from Conclave, Janty Yates from Gladiator II, and Linda Muir from Nosferatu, expressed, “This is truly amazing! Thank you, Academy for this remarkable recognition. I am incredibly proud of this honor.” (To view the complete list of 2025 Oscar winners, click here.)
Tazewell, who had earlier been recognized for his contributions to Steven Spielberg’s film “West Side Story”, also acknowledged the stars of the movie, Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, during his speech. Both of them have received nominations in the categories Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress respectively.
In the land of Oz, my muses, Cynthia and Ariana, I adore you immensely. And to the entire cast, I express my gratitude. I appreciate your faith in me as I breathe life into your characters. This experience means everything to me. Thank you.
Prior to his groundbreaking victory, Tazewell received acclaim from Bowen Yang on Saturday Night Live, who humorously bestowed the award upon him during the ceremony.
Being dressed by the brilliant Paul Tazewell is undeniably one of the most humbling highlights of my professional journey. Paul, I must confess, I’m almost embarrassed to express my admiration for your exceptional work without coming across as utterly boastful. However, I can’t help but gush about it, because it truly does tell a story – a testament to your genius, you mastercraftsman.
Additionally, he jokingly commented, “If I have to repeat ‘luxurious textiles’ one more time in an interview, I might just leap off this stage against all laws of physics.
Before declaring Tazewell as the victor, Bowen gently remarked, “Paul, it’s simply audacious of you to be so uniquely gifted. I adore you deeply.
Read on to see who else took home Oscars gold during the 2025 ceremony.
Anora
The Brutalist
A Complete Unknown
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
I’m Still Here
Nickel Boys
The Substance
Wicked
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Karla Sofía Gascon – Emilia Pérez
Mikey Madison – Anora
Demi Moore – The Substance
Fernanda Torres – I’m Still Here
Monica Barbaro – A Complete Unknown
Ariana Grande – Wicked
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
Zoé Saldaña – Emilia Pérez
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Yura Borisov – Anora
WINNER: Kieran Culkin – A Real Pain
Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Mike Marino, Dave Presto and Crystal Jurado – A Different Man
Julia Floch Carbonel & Simon Livet – Emilia Pérez
Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton & David White – Nosferatu
WINNER: Pierre-Olivier Persin – The Substance
Frances Hannon, Sarah Nuth, Laura Blount – Wicked
A Lien
I’m Not a Robot
Anuja
The Last Ranger
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
I’m Still Here
The Girl with the Needle
Emilia Pérez
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Flow
WINNER: Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
Arianne Phillips – A Complete Unknown
Lisy Christy – Conclave
Janty Yates – Gladiator II
Linda Muir – Nosferatu
WINNER: Paul Tazewell – Wicked
WINNER: Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold – The Brutalist
Jesse Eisenberg – A Real Pain
Tim Fehlbaum & Moritz Binder – September 5
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Jay Cocks & James Mangold – A Complete Unknown
WINNER: Peter Straughan – Conclave
Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Nicolas Livecchi – Emilia Pérez
Joslyn Barnes & RaMell Ross – Nickel Boys
Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar – Sing Sing
Alien: Romulus
Better Man
Dune: Part Two
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked
A Complete Unknown
Dune: Part Two
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Judy Becker – The Brutalist
Suzie Davies & Roberta Federico – Conclave
Zsuzsanna Sipos, Shane Vieau & Patrice Vermette – Dune: Part Two
Beatrice Brentnerova, Paul Ghirardani & Craig Lanthorp – Nosferatu
Nathan Crawley – Wicked
The Wrong One” by Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard, featuring Zoë Saldaña and Karla Sofía Gascon as Emilia Pérez
This new title maintains the original’s tone while being easier to read and more intuitive for an English-speaking audience. The focus remains on the story, its authors, and the talented cast, making it appealing to potential viewers.
“The Journey” written by Diane Warren, performed by H.E.R. – The Six Triple Eight
“Like a Bird” written by Adrian Quesada and Abraham Alexander- Sing Sing
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This new title maintains the essence and cultural significance of the original while providing a clear understanding of the storyline, as it follows the journey of two main characters, Emilia and her companion. The title also creates curiosity about the unique bond between these two souls and encourages listeners to explore their emotional connection throughout the song.
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The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia Pérez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Lol Crawley – The Brutalist
Greig Fraser – Dune: Part Two
Paul Guilhaume – Emilia Pérez
Edward Lachman – Maria
Jarin Blaschke – Nosferatu
WINNER: Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a Snail
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The Wild Robot
Beautiful Men
WINNER: In the Shadow of the Cypress
Magic Candies
Wander to Wonder
Yuck!
Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat
Black Box Diaries
No Other Land
Porcelain War
Sugarcane
I Am Ready, Warden
Death By Numbers
Incident
Instruments of a Beating Heart
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2025-03-03 04:47