01of 16Taylor SwiftSeth Wenig/AP PhotoThe songstressaddressed graduates at NYU’s commencementat Yankee Stadium on May 18, offering them her “life hacks” before receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree.
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Taylor Swift
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The songstressaddressed graduates at NYU’s commencementat Yankee Stadium on May 18, offering them her “life hacks” before receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree.
02of 16Adam SandlerAdam Sandler InstagramThe actorgave a speechduring NYUTisch School of the Arts' commencement ceremonyon May 19, 34 years after his own graduation from the school.After cracking jokes for a couple of minutes, Sandler said of the art-focused goals of himself and this year’s grads, “We just want to give our fellow humans an escape from this increasingly psychotic world we live in.““The biggest reason we Tischies chose the arts is because we literally can’t do anything else,” he quipped. “What was I gonna do, become an investment banker? I can’t even find my wallet three times a week.“The actor and comedian’s “two pieces of advice” to parents? “No. 1, somehow slip your kid’s headshot to Mr.Martin Scorsesebefore this event ends,” he joked. “He’ll love it, I promise. He’s probably gonna take the back exit outta here, so make sure you get there before he does.““And do not take no for an answer. That’s howLeo[nardo DiCaprio]’s mom did it,” Sandler said.
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Adam Sandler
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The actorgave a speechduring NYUTisch School of the Arts' commencement ceremonyon May 19, 34 years after his own graduation from the school.
After cracking jokes for a couple of minutes, Sandler said of the art-focused goals of himself and this year’s grads, “We just want to give our fellow humans an escape from this increasingly psychotic world we live in.”
“The biggest reason we Tischies chose the arts is because we literally can’t do anything else,” he quipped. “What was I gonna do, become an investment banker? I can’t even find my wallet three times a week.”
The actor and comedian’s “two pieces of advice” to parents? “No. 1, somehow slip your kid’s headshot to Mr.Martin Scorsesebefore this event ends,” he joked. “He’ll love it, I promise. He’s probably gonna take the back exit outta here, so make sure you get there before he does.”
“And do not take no for an answer. That’s howLeo[nardo DiCaprio]’s mom did it,” Sandler said.
03of 16LudacrisDerek White/Getty"Mama, I made it,“the rapper told his momwhile addressing grads and earning an honorary bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University on May 4.
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Ludacris
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“Mama, I made it,“the rapper told his momwhile addressing grads and earning an honorary bachelor’s degree at Georgia State University on May 4.
04of 16Taraji P. HensonBrian Stukes/GettyAlready an alumna of Howard University, Henson returned on May 7 to accept her honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, and spoke about her treatment as a Black actress in Hollywood.“At the end of the day, I saw $30,000,“Henson sharedof her small paycheck for the mega-hitThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button.“I was angry. I was disgusted, and I was hurt. But instead of stewing in that negative space, instead of becoming cynical, I decided that I would allow hope not hurt shape my work.”
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Taraji P. Henson
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Already an alumna of Howard University, Henson returned on May 7 to accept her honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, and spoke about her treatment as a Black actress in Hollywood.
“At the end of the day, I saw $30,000,“Henson sharedof her small paycheck for the mega-hitThe Curious Case of Benjamin Button.“I was angry. I was disgusted, and I was hurt. But instead of stewing in that negative space, instead of becoming cynical, I decided that I would allow hope not hurt shape my work.”
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In a speech that felt particularly poignant as the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Teampushed for equal pay, Wambach said to Loyola Marymount grads on May 7, “When you are the one at the table with the least privilege, speak up.”
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Angela Bassett
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On May 6, theAmerican Horror Storyactress received an honorary doctorate from Old Dominion University in Virginia.
“Thanks to a little film calledBlack Panther, I think I know a little bit about royalty … well, fictional royalty at least,” Bassett joked,drawing a laugh from the crowd.
07of 16Tyler PerryMiguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution/APPraising teachers, the producer said to Emory students on May 9: “I’m 52 years old, and I’m still meeting professors. And what that means is anyone who comes into your life, anyone who comes to teach you something, to bring value … those people count as professors.” At the ceremony, he also earned an honorary Doctorate of Letter.
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Tyler Perry
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Praising teachers, the producer said to Emory students on May 9: “I’m 52 years old, and I’m still meeting professors. And what that means is anyone who comes into your life, anyone who comes to teach you something, to bring value … those people count as professors.” At the ceremony, he also earned an honorary Doctorate of Letter.
08of 16Billie Jean KingChristopher Evans"Don’t let others define you, because believe me, they will try, but don’t you dare let them define you. You define yourself in your life,” the tennis icon said in her May 15 address at Springfield College.
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Billie Jean King
Christopher Evans
“Don’t let others define you, because believe me, they will try, but don’t you dare let them define you. You define yourself in your life,” the tennis icon said in her May 15 address at Springfield College.
09of 16Vice President Kamala HarrisAlan Poizner/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images"There are future members of your wedding party in this class. Someone sitting near you will ask you to be godparent to their child,” the vice president shared of memories made at college during her address to Tennessee State University grads on May 7. Harris also received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
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Vice President Kamala Harris
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“There are future members of your wedding party in this class. Someone sitting near you will ask you to be godparent to their child,” the vice president shared of memories made at college during her address to Tennessee State University grads on May 7. Harris also received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
10of 16Henry WinklerKris CraigKeeping his comedic touch, theBarrystar told students at the New England Institute of Technology on May 1, “This brain didn’t get geometry — and not only is it okay, I never used it. No one ever said, ‘Hey, an isosceles triangle is going to help you with this part.’ "
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Henry Winkler
Kris Craig
Keeping his comedic touch, theBarrystar told students at the New England Institute of Technology on May 1, “This brain didn’t get geometry — and not only is it okay, I never used it. No one ever said, ‘Hey, an isosceles triangle is going to help you with this part.’ "
11of 16Stacey AbramsERIK S LESSER/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockAt her alma materSpelman College on May 15, the Georgia gubernatorial candidate told the graduating class, “I was taught at Spelman College to be bold in my ambitions, to believe that I am capable of whatever I can imagine.”
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Stacey Abrams
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At her alma materSpelman College on May 15, the Georgia gubernatorial candidate told the graduating class, “I was taught at Spelman College to be bold in my ambitions, to believe that I am capable of whatever I can imagine.”
12of 16Maria ShriverLon Horwedel"Fear is indeed a deadly virus for which there is no vaccine … By embracing that which terrifies you, you will discover the things that make you feel most alive,” Shriver told University of Michigan students on April 30 after receiving her honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
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Maria Shriver
Lon Horwedel
“Fear is indeed a deadly virus for which there is no vaccine … By embracing that which terrifies you, you will discover the things that make you feel most alive,” Shriver told University of Michigan students on April 30 after receiving her honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
13of 16Kathy HiltonCourtesy of Academy of Art UniversityTheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar earned her honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from San Francisco-based Academy of Art University on May 18. In her speech, she spoke on her “Pearls from the Profession,” offering life lessons on preparation and purpose — as well as pranks, which she’s known for on the reality series.
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Kathy Hilton
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TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar earned her honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from San Francisco-based Academy of Art University on May 18. In her speech, she spoke on her “Pearls from the Profession,” offering life lessons on preparation and purpose — as well as pranks, which she’s known for on the reality series.
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“In life, there are two things you can control, your attitude and your work ethic,“Bones saidin his address to the crowd. “Everything else you do somebody else has influence on.”
15of 16Dwyane WadeReceiving his Doctor of Humane Letters at his alma mater, Marquette University, on May 22,Wade told graduates: “As we become more self-aware, we achieve a better understanding of who we are. We discover our values. Our character. What we consider to be right or wrong. We discover what drives us, what inspires us and motivates us. Through self-awareness we are given the opportunity to design who we truly want and deserve to be.”
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Dwyane Wade
Receiving his Doctor of Humane Letters at his alma mater, Marquette University, on May 22,Wade told graduates: “As we become more self-aware, we achieve a better understanding of who we are. We discover our values. Our character. What we consider to be right or wrong. We discover what drives us, what inspires us and motivates us. Through self-awareness we are given the opportunity to design who we truly want and deserve to be.”
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Molly Yeh
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The Food Network star was thrilled to score her honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the Unviersity of North Dakota on May 15.
source: people.com
