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 UnknownÂ
Conclave
Dune: Part Two
Emilia PĂ©rezÂ
Iâm Still Here
Nickel BoysÂ
The Substance
Wicked
Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
Karla SofĂa Gascon – Emilia PĂ©rezÂ
Mikey Madison – Anora
Demi Moore – The Substance
Fernanda Torres – Iâm Still Here
Monica Barbaro – A Complete UnknownÂ
Ariana Grande – WickedÂ
Felicity Jones – The Brutalist
Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
ZoĂ© Saldaña – Emilia PĂ©rez
Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
TimothĂ©e Chalamet – A Complete UnknownÂ
Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
Sebastian Stan – The Apprentice
Yura Borisov – Anora
WINNER: Kieran Culkin – A Real PainÂ
Edward Norton – A Complete UnknownÂ
Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong – The Apprentice
Sean Baker – Anora
Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
James Mangold – A Complete Unknown Â
Jacques Audiard – Emilia PĂ©rez
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Mike Marino, Dave Presto and Crystal Jurado – A Different Man
Julia Floch Carbonel & Simon Livet – Emilia PĂ©rez
Traci Loader, Suzanne Stokes-Munton & David White – NosferatuÂ
WINNER: Pierre-Olivier Persin – The Substance
Frances Hannon, Sarah Nuth, Laura Blount – Wicked
A LienÂ
Iâm Not a Robot
AnujaÂ
The Last Ranger
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Iâm Still Here
The Girl with the NeedleÂ
Emilia PĂ©rez
The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Flow
WINNER: Anora
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia PĂ©rez
Wicked
Arianne Phillips – A Complete Unknown
Lisy Christy – Conclave
Janty Yates – Gladiator IIÂ
Linda Muir – Nosferatu
WINNER: Paul Tazewell – Wicked
WINNER: Sean Baker – AnoraÂ
Brady Corbet & Mona Fastvold – The BrutalistÂ
Jesse Eisenberg – A Real Pain
Tim Fehlbaum & Moritz Binder – September 5Â
Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
Jay Cocks & James Mangold – A Complete UnknownÂ
WINNER: Peter Straughan – Conclave
Jacques Audiard, Thomas Bidegain, Nicolas Livecchi – Emilia PĂ©rez
Joslyn Barnes & RaMell Ross – Nickel Boys
Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar – Sing SingÂ
Alien: RomulusÂ
Better Man
Dune: Part Two
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Wicked
A Complete Unknown
Dune: Part Two
Emilia PĂ©rez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Judy Becker – The Brutalist
Suzie Davies & Roberta Federico – Conclave
Zsuzsanna Sipos, Shane Vieau & Patrice Vermette – Dune: Part TwoÂ
Beatrice Brentnerova, Paul Ghirardani & Craig Lanthorp – Nosferatu
Nathan Crawley – Wicked
The Wrong One” by Clement Ducol, Camille & Jacques Audiard, featuring ZoĂ« Saldaña and Karla SofĂa Gascon as Emilia PĂ©rez
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.
âThe Journeyâ 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
Title Suggestion for “Mi Camino” (Selena Gomez & Edgar Ramirez):
Emilia’s Journey: A Tale of Two Souls
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.
In my perspective, the song “Never Too Late” is a composition penned by the talented quartet consisting of Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin, and Andrew Watt. As a dedicated follower, I’d express it this way: “Elton John’s ‘Never Too Late’ is a song that carries the magic of collaboration from Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Bernie Taupin, and Andrew Watt.”>
The Brutalist
Conclave
Emilia PĂ©rez
Wicked
The Wild Robot
Lol Crawley – The Brutalist
Greig Fraser – Dune: Part Two
Paul Guilhaume – Emilia PĂ©rez
Edward Lachman – Maria
Jarin Blaschke – Nosferatu
WINNER: Flow
Inside Out 2
Memoir of a SnailÂ
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 dâEtat
Black Box Diaries
No Other LandÂ
Porcelain War
Sugarcane
I Am Ready, Warden
Death By Numbers
IncidentÂ
Instruments of a Beating HeartÂ
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