- First African-American to win an Academy Award in the Best Costume Design category for Black Panther (2018) (Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles / 24 February 2019).
- Carter began her career as a costume apprentice for the Santa Fe Opera.
- Received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia (1982). Took at least one yearbook picture in harlequin make-up (white face, black teardrop).
- She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6800 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 25, 2021. Oprah Winfrey and Eddie Murphy were guest speakers at the ceremony.
- First African-American woman to win multiple Academy Awards in any category. During her acceptance speech, she dedicated her second Academy Award to her mother Mabel Carter, who passed away at the age of 101.
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