Firestone High School Student Surprised by Oscar-Winning Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show
Akron native and Oscar-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell surprised aspiring fashion designer Troy Weiss from his hometown on "The Kelly Clarkson Show." Weiss, a senior at Firestone High School, was unaware that Tazewell, known for his work on the "Wicked" films' costumes, would be on the same episode. Weiss expressed his admiration for Tazewell's unique perspective on fashion and the impact of clothing as a form of expression. Clarkson then revealed the surprise by bringing Tazewell on stage to meet Weiss and presented him with tickets to see Tazewell's Tony-winning designs in "Death Becomes Her" on Broadway. Tazewell commended Weiss for his confidence and self-assurance at a young age, emphasizing the importance of being comfortable in one's own skin in the fashion industry and in life.