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Steve Carell Turns Northwestern Commencement Address Into a Dance Party
- On June 15, 2025, actor and comedian Steve Carell served as the keynote speaker for Northwestern University's 167th annual commencement ceremony, held at the United Center in Chicago.
- Carell's speech acknowledged the graduates' anxieties amid challenging times, reflecting on their experiences and advising them to be kind and resilient.
- He urged graduates to embrace their insecurities, transform jealousy into constructive ambition, and to remember the importance of both laughter and tears; during his speech, he also surprised the audience by leading a lively dance to The Ting Tings' song "That's Not My Name."
- Over 2,500 graduates attended, with Carell receiving an honorary Doctor of Arts degree and referencing themes of kindness, respect, and listening throughout the address.
- The event highlighted both celebration and difficult realities faced by the university, implying ongoing challenges amid political and financial pressures.
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Steve Carell performs a joyous dance mid-speech at Northwestern's graduation
Steve Carell has done it again, this time at Northwestern University. Although he's not officially an alum of the school (he's a Denison University man), he's connected by his kids: one is an alum and another is about to graduate.Introduced by the Dean of the School of Communications, Carell (in full university graduate regalia) takes the stage to give a nine-minute speech, which is truly hilarious and heartwarming in equal measure. He begins by…
A special moment during the graduation ceremony of students of Northwestern University. None other than Steve Carrell gives a speech and decides to do a dance break in the middle of his speech.
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