The costume designer was responsible for Wicked’s costumes and, during his speech, celebrated the historical achievement in the category
The night of last Sunday (2), which took place at the 97th Oscar ceremony, will be marked in the memory of many for countless reasons. To Paul Tazewellcostume designer of Wicedit was the night when he became the first black man to win the best costume category in the biggest cinema awards
“I am the first black man to win the costume Oscar. I am very proud of it. Cynthia [Erivo] and Aryan [Grande]I love you“He said, thrilled and applauded by all present.
And he continued: “I knew it would be spectacular, but I had nogeneral idea, since they made two films at the same time and everything was kind of chaotic”. Check out the discussion of Paul Tazewell in the Oscar 2025 below:
#Wickedmovie custom designer Paul tazewell becomes the first black man to win in hist category at the #Oscarspic.twitter.com/c4Inownljmk9
– The Hollywood Reporter (@thr) March 3, 2025
What is the story of Wiced?
Wiced revolves around Elphabaa young woman like any of the kingdom of Oz, but misunderstood due to her unusual green skin and has not yet discovered her true power.
Everything changes when you start your studies at the University of Shiz and her destination finds Glindaa popular and ambitious young woman. The two begin an unexpected friendship, but their differences, such as Glinda’s desire for popularity and power, and Elphaba’s determination to remain faithful to herself, get on the way, which can perpetuate in the future of each and how Oz people see them.
In addition to Cynthia Erivo (Harriet) and Ariana Grande (Don’t look up), Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton), Bowen Yang (Megarromantic), Jeff Goldblum (JURASSIC PARK) and Michelle Yeoh (All all over the place at the same time) are also in the cast of Wicedwhich already has a confirmed sequence for the end of the year. Watch the trailer:
Rolling Stone Brazil Cinema Special
The cinema is the subject of the new special printed of the Rolling Stone Brazil. In a magazine dedicated to seventh art lovers, we interviewed Francis Ford Coppolawhich reaches 85 years amid the release of his new movie, Megalópolisbold and millionaire endeavor financed by himself.
Unshable in the face of controversial reactions to the novelty, which took about 40 years to get out of paper, the filmmaker defends the boldness of being creative of the film industry and opens, in good Portuguese, the influence of Brazil on his new movie: “Joy”.
The special also brings conversations with Walter Salles, FERNANDA TORRES and Selton Mello on I’m still herea chat about soundtracks with the conductor João Carlos Martinsan exclusive list of the 100 best films in history (50 nationals, 50 international), another list of the 101 largest trails in the history of cinema, one warm for the Oscar 2025 and the radar of globe launches, Globo Filmes, O2 Play and O2 movies for the coming months.
The Special Cinema of Rolling Stone Brazil It is already on newsstands, but can also be bought at the EDITORA PROFILE store for R $ 29.90. Check it out:
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Also read: With I’m still hereBrazil makes history at Oscar 2025; Check out the full list of winners
What was the best movie of 2025 so far? Vote for your favorite!
- Baby
- Babygirl
- The seed of the sacred fruit
- Here
- Maria Callas
- Luiz Melodia: In the heart of Brazil
- Werewolf
- MMA – My best friend
- Anora
- Conclave
- Emilia Pérez
- September 5
- The true pain
- Perfect escort
- Captain America: Admirable New World
- Sing Sing
- Flower
- The brutalist
- The Nickel Reformat
- A complete unknown
Source: Rollingstone

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