15 Celebrities Set to Deliver 2026 College Commencement Speeches
By
Caroline Blair
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Summary
A listicle-style article highlighting 15 celebrities (including Sarah Jessica Parker, Conan O'Brien, and Henry Winkler) who are scheduled to deliver commencement speeches at 2026 college graduation ceremonies across the United States. The piece provides background on the tradition of celebrity commencement speakers and names notable figures from entertainment, politics, and sports addressing the Class of 2026.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledEach year, millions of students across the country graduate from college.
To celebrate the major milestone, their schools host week-long celebrations culminating with commencement ceremonies where honored speakers pass along their words of wisdom to the graduates.
Over the years, there has been no shortage of celebrities chosen to speak — including Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, Will Ferrell, Jerry Seinfeld, former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama.
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