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Zoe Saldaña and Paul Tazewell made history at the 97th Academy Awards. Saldaña, an Afro-Latina actress, won Best Supporting Actress for "Emilia Pérez," while Tazewell became the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for "Wicked." The Oscars feat...
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Zoe Saldaña and Paul Tazewell made Oscar history at the 97th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Saldaña won for "Emilia Pérez," while Tazewell triumphed for "Wicked," marking a landmark achievement for Black artists. Musical tr...
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Zoe Saldaña and Paul Tazewell made Oscar history at the 97th Academy Awards. Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress for "Emilia Pérez," while Tazewell became the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for "Wicked." The ceremony included tributes to...
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Afro-Latina actress Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress Oscar for "Emilia Pérez," while Paul Tazewell made history as the first Black man to win Best Costume Design for "Wicked." Memorable moments included tributes to Quincy Jones by Whoopi Goldb...
