Tom Hanks Delivers Inspirational Commencement Speech To Wright State University Graduates: “You Are The Chosen Ones”

Tom Hanks wants to acknowledge students completing their education in the middle of a global crisis.

Tom Hanks is once again leading by example during the coronavirus pandemic. After the Academy Award-winning actor delivered a virtual commencement speech for Ohio college seniors, he went a step further by designing and signing (along with Albert Einstein) a special pandemic-themed diploma.

Best graduation present ever! Brad Pitt surprised Missouri State University’s class of 2020 with a thoughtful video message to celebrate their huge accomplishments.

Brad Pitt had a sweet surprise in store for the graduating class of 2020. The 56-year-old Oscar winner sent a heartfelt video message to graduates of Missouri State University, which was shared on the school's social media on Monday night.  "We have one more surprise for our #BearGrads: A special message from one of Springfield's own.

Once Upon a Time in Missouri? Brad Pitt, the king of surprise cameos, made a special tribute video message for the graduating class of Missouri State University, which is located in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri.

Once Upon a Time in Missouri? Brad Pitt, the king of surprise cameos, made a special tribute video message for the graduating class of Missouri State University, which is located in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri.

As many of you know, grad season has been heavily affected due to the current ongoing pandemic. Nonetheless, many public figures have been using their platforms to give uplifting words to the graduating class of 2020 as they continue to move on to the next phases within their lives.

Tom Hanks shared an empowering message with graduating students from Wright State University on Sunday.

Tom Hanks provided a few kind words on Saturday when he delivered an inspiring commencement speech for the Class of 2020 at Ohio's Wright State University Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Picture. The Academy Award-winning actor, who spoke to the graduating students virtually, called them "the chosen ones." "I am calling you 'chosen ones' because you have been chosen in many ways.

"You will have made it through the time of great sacrifice and great need."

Tom Hanks shared an empowering message with graduating students from Wright State University on Sunday.

Tom Hanks never fails to delight and inspire.

Tom Hanks gave the graduating class at Wright State University a huge surprise!

Tom Hanks continues to be a national treasure. The 63-year-old actor is spreading positivity and encouragement to college graduates who weren't able to have an in-person ceremony due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

College graduations this year are taking place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but students at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, received a special surprise during their online ceremony: a message of hope and inspiration from Tom Hanks.

Congratulations to the graduating class of Kitsilano Secondary School: not only are you done with high school, but Ryan Reynolds just bought you a pizza.The Vancouver-born Hollywood bigshot, who attended the west side secondary school for grades 11-12, is likely the best-known member of the class of ’9

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson complete 32 years of togetherness today. The popular Hollywood couple exchanged wedding vows on April 30, 1988. From teenage romance to battling cancer, fighting Coronavirus together to helping others combat the same by donating their plasma to develop the COVID-19 vaccine, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been one of a kind couple. Its been over 3 decades that the two stars got married to each other but the Golden pair of Hollywood is as fresh as ever.

Tom Hanks shared a picture showing a bag of the blood plasma he donated to researchers after overcoming coronavirus.