Ruth E. Carter Is The First Black Woman to Win Multiple Oscars

HISTORY MAKER

Matt Young

Night Editor

Published Mar. 12, 2023 11:28PM ET 

Costume designer Ruth E. Carter has made history once again after winning her second Oscar for Best Costume Design Sunday night. As she accepted her prize, the Academy revealed that with her second win, she is now the first Black woman to win multiple Oscars in any category.

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