Selena Gomez, Oprah Winfrey and More Stars Inspire the Class of 2020 in Graduation Ceremony

Globally, more than 5.8 million cases of Coronavirus have been confirmed. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, more than 2.4 million have recovered from the disease while over 359,000 people have lost their lives battling the deadly virus.

Selena Gomez participated in Define American's virtual graduation celebration over the weekend, honoring immigrant students who completed college this academic year. In the hopeful message, Gomez recounted her own family's immigrant experience and how their sacrifices paved the way for her life and career.

Andrew Cuomo had a sweet message for graduates, including his daughter Michaela, unable to attend big ceremonies this year. “Congratulations to all 2020 graduates,” he tweeted along with two heartwarming family photos. “While the celebrations are different this year, the pride is even stronger.” Making the message personal, he added: “And to my daughter Michaela, who officially graduates today: The best is yet to come. That I promise.”

2020 has not been kind to humanity as the entire globe has been hit severely by the coronavirus pandemic. For students who graduated this year; their graduation ceremonies have had to be cancelled in order to practice quarantine and social distancing norms.

Selena Gomez is honoring this year's graduates who are part of immigrant families with a special video message.The singer took the time to film a short speech from home to mark the accomplishments of high school and college students as part of the Immigrad 2020 Virtual Commencement on Saturday (May 23)."I know that this is a virtual ceremony, but it is very real, and it's very real to all the families and all of you and your communities," Gomez said.

Selena Gomez has shared a special message for graduates from immigrant families as commencements were cancelled due to coronavirus.

Selena Gomez is the latest among many celebrities to take part in the happening across the country, in lieu of traditional cap and gown professionals, due to the .Shared on May 23, was a surprise speaker during the for graduating high school and college students from immigrant families, hosted by , , , , and .

Selena Gomez has a message for 2020 graduates from immigrant families: “you matter”. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced high school and college graduations online, the 27-year-old former Disney star delivered a super inspiring message on May 23 as part of the #Immigrad 2020 Virtual Commencement.

Selena Gomez shared an uplifting message as she celebrated graduating students from immigrant families in a virtual celebration for the Class of 2020.

Selena Gomez has a message for graduating students from immigrant families.

Selena Gomez has a message for graduating students from immigrant families. 

 Cardi B ,  Bad Bunny  and  Selena Gomez  has special words of encouragement for the Graduating Class of 2020. The three musicians recorded messages for the Facebook and Instagram Live virtual graduation ceremony.

Facebook and Instagram on Friday celebrated the Class of 2020 with a graduation event streaming on both social media platforms. Oprah Winfrey delivered the commencement speech, while many top names were in attendance — via video feed — such as Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X and Miley Cyrus, who performed an emotional track for the occasion.

Selena Gomez is congratulating the class of 2020!

By Ellise Shafer