Tom Hanks Surprises Wright State University's Graduating Class With Inspiring Video Message

The students of Skyline High School Class of 2020 had their commencement ceremony virtually on Friday. And, the school's most famous alumnus, two-time Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks, had a special message for the graduates. The actor wants to acknowledge students who complete their education in the middle of the coronavirus global crisis.

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.

The graduating class of 2020 is having the strangest time. But while they can’t receive their degrees in person during the pandemic, at least the students graduating from Missouri State University got a special treat!

Brad Pitt stars in a special tribute message for the graduating class of Missouri State University – which is located in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri.

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.

Prince Harry has an important message for the young members of OnSide Youth Zones. Over the weekend, the national charity broadcasted a stream of last year's OnSide Awards and featured a special message from the Duke of Sussex.

It's not business as normal for the Class of 2020. As we head deeper into May, a time when graduating seniors in both high school and college should be looking forward to, in the case of the former, attending prom and, for all, receiving those long-awaited diplomas, students across the globe are being forced to reckon with the sad reality that such milestone events just aren't a possibility amid the global coronavirus pandemic.

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.

By Dino-Ray Ramos

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.