Ruth E. Carter is an award-winning costume designer who continues to make her mark in the film industry. She has over thirty years of experience in the field and over forty films credited to her name. She has become one of the most prominent costume designers in the film industry and has worked with famous directors including Spike Lee, Stephen Spielberg, and Ryan Coogler.
Carter has been nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Costume Design. In 2019, she won the award for Marvel’s Black Panther, which was her third nomination. This the first Academy Award that Marvel Studios received. What’s even more exciting is that Ruth E. Carter became the first African American to receive this award in that category. In addition, Ruth has received many honors from various groups including Critic’s Choice Awards, The Costume Designers Guild, and even an honorary degree from Suffolk University.
Ruth E. Carter has a deep connection and love for representing her African American culture. In an interview for Oprah Daily she stated, “I’ve always cared deeply about African American history. I’ve always thought that I was a person who could depict the culture and journey of Black Americans in this country accurately. Whether it be dreadlocks or a drop crotch, I feel a connection to our history, and a great responsibility to honor my past and the history of Africans and African Americans.”