EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a historic win, American costume designer Ruth Carter has become the first Black woman to win two Oscars.
Ruth was awarded the costume design category at the 2023 Oscars, making her a two-time winner. She previously won an Oscar in 2019, becoming the first black person to win the Oscar for costume design for her work on Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’.
Ruth’s latest win means she is the first Black woman to be a two-time winner in any category, joining only four other Black winners to have won two Oscars: Denzel Washington, Willie Burton, Russell Williams II, and Mahershala Ali.
In her acceptance speech, Ruth dedicated the moment to her late mother, Mabel Carter, who she said passed away within the last week. She also thanked the Oscars for recognizing her work and expressed gratitude to the people who helped her bring her vision to life.
She said, “This is for my mother. She was 101. Thank you to the Academy for recognizing the superhero that is a Black woman. She endures. She loves. She overcomes. She is every woman in this film. She is my mother. This past week Mabel Carter became an ancestor.
“This film prepared me for this moment. Chadwick, please take care of mom. Ryan Coogler, Nate Moore, thank you both for your vision. Together, we are reshaping how culture is represented. The Marvel family, Kevin Feige, Victoria Alonso, Louis D’Esposito and their arsenal of genius, thank you. I share this with many dedicated artists whose hands and hearts helped manifest the costumes of Wakanda and Talokan.”
Ruth’s win is a testament to her incredible talent and hard work in the field of costume design, as well as a milestone for Black representation and recognition in the film industry.
Her work on “Black Panther” was widely praised for its fusion of African and futuristic aesthetics, and played a significant role in creating the immersive world of Wakanda in the film.
Beyond her Oscar wins, Ruth has a long and impressive career in costume design, with credits on numerous acclaimed films including “Malcolm X,” “Selma,” and “Dolemite Is My Name.” She is also a recipient of several other prestigious awards, including the Costume Designers Guild Award and the Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Costume Design.
Ruth’s success serves as an inspiration to aspiring costume designers and creatives from underrepresented communities, and underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in the film industry.
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