Zoe Saldaña, Paul Tazewell Lead a Night of Firsts at the Oscars

The 97th Academy Awards brought historic firsts as Zoe Saldaña won Best Supporting Actress and Paul Tazewell became the first Black man to win for Best Costume Design. At the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, emotions ran high with tributes to Quincy Jones and Gene Hackman, delivered by Hollywood legends Oprah Winfrey, Whoopi Goldberg, and Morgan Freeman. The night celebrated both new achievements and lasting memories, cementing the Oscars’ role in storytelling and legacy.