United Kingdom, March 3 -- Paul Tazewell made history at the Oscars on Sunday (02.03.25).

The 60-year-old costume designer took the Best Costume Design prize for his work on 'Wicked', becoming the first Black man to take the "very significant" honour.

Speaking on stage at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre, he said: "This is absolutely astounding. Thank you, Academy, for this very significant honour.

"I'm the first Black man to receive the costume design award for my work on 'Wicked'. I'm so proud of this."

Paul - who was nominated in the same category for 'West Side Story' in 2022 - went on to thank "Ozian muses" Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, as well as the rest of the cast of 'Wicked'.

He added: "Thank you for trusting me with bringing ...