LOS ANGELES -- Northeast Ohio was represented at the Oscars on Sunday night, with Akron native Paul Tazewell winning at the 97th Academy Awards for his work in "Wicked."
Tazewell, who graduated from Buchtel High School, made history, becoming the first Black man to win an Oscar for best costume design.
"I'm the first Black man to receive the costume design award," he said in his acceptance speech, which was met with a couple of standing ovations. "I'm so proud of this."
Before the Oscars, Tazewell won awards at BAFTA, Critics Choice and Costume Designers Guild awards. He's the second Black person to win the category after Ruth E. Carter made history for her work in 2018 for "Black Panther," which made her the first African American to win in the category.
On Monday morning, Tazewell posted the following on Instagram regarding his victory:
"Winning the Oscar for Wicked is the highest point of my life, my North Star. It is my privilege to be the first Black Man to receive an Academy Award for Outstanding Costumes. I have evolved into that inspiring figure that I had been longing to emulate as a developing designer. I receive this beautiful recognition with immense pride and I dedicate it to everyone who has the dream to fly."
Wondering who was the best dressed? Who was the worst? The Wardrobe Consultant Hallie Abrams was live on the "GO!" morning show early Monday with her reaction to the fashion trends, including her thoughts on Julianne Hough, Ariana Grande, Halle Berry, Andrew Garfield, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, Rachel Sennott and more.