Zoe Saldaña and Paul Tazewell Shine Bright at the Academy Awards

Afro-Latina actress Zoe Saldaña took home the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at Sunday’s 97th Academy Awards. Paul Tazewell made history with his groundbreaking Best Costume Design win. The ceremony, held at the iconic Dolby Theatre, featured unforgettable tributes to music legend Quincy Jones and the late actor Gene Hackman. With emotional moments and historic firsts, this year’s Oscars spotlighted both emerging talent and enduring legacies in a night to remember for Hollywood’s brightest.