Carter won 2 Oscars for Costume Design for Black Panther and Wakanda Forever, making history as the first African-American in that category. She also made history being the first African-American …

Or as Carter said onstage while accepting her first Oscar for Black Panther, "This has been a long time coming." Carter's first nomination came at the 65th Academy Awards for Spike Lee's Malcolm X. …

Ruth E. Carter is a trailblazing, two-time Academy Award-winning American film costume designer, celebrated for her work in bringing to life the vibrant and culturally rich costumes of “Black Panther."

Jan 23, 2026 · Ruth E. Carter is the most-nominated Black woman in Oscars history, with two wins for her Afrofuturist designs in Black Panther. Sinners brought historic Oscar nominations for Black …

Jan 23, 2026 · Ruth E. Carter earns her fifth Oscar nomination for “Sinners,” making her the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history.

Mar 12, 2023 · Ruth E. Carter once again made history at Sunday’s 95th annual Academy Awards, becoming the first Black woman to win two Oscars. Carter received the award for Best Costume …

Jan 22, 2026 · Costume designer Ruth E. Carter is now the most nominated Black woman in Oscars history with her fifth nom for "Sinners."

Jan 22, 2026 · Ruth E. Carter has made history once more.With her Oscar nomination for "Sinners," Carter has become the most-nominated Black woman in Academy Awards history across any …

Mar 13, 2023 · Ruth E. Carter, tasked with crafting the Afrofuturist costumes in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” took home her second Oscar on Sunday night for costume design.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ruth E. Carter made history: The costume designer behind the “Black Panther” films became the first Black woman to win two Oscars. Carter took home best costume design …