See which celebrities are giving commencement speeches this year

Some of Hollywood's biggest names will soon be taking a different kind of center stage: thecommencementstage.

Withgraduationseason around the corner, several celebrities have been tapped as commencement speakers for some of the top colleges in the country.

Traditionally, schools select a notable person to impart wisdom on their graduating class. In the past, some lucky graduates have heard directly from the likes ofaward-winning actors,chart-topping musiciansand otherpublic figures.

This year is no different. Here's a look at which celebrities will be giving commencement speeches in 2026.

From Taylor Swift to Chadwick Boseman, see the A-list celebrities who have given commencement speeches at colleges in around the nation over the years.

Swift waves at graduating students during New York University's commencement ceremony for the class of 2022, at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 18, 2022. Swift, who received an honorary doctorate of fine arts, was the commencement speaker.

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Meryl Streep speaks at the Barnard College Commencement on May 17, 2010, in New York City.

Kermit the Frog delivers the commencement address to graduates of the University of Maryland, in College Park, Maryland, May 22, 2025.

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Actor Chadwick Boseman addresses the 150th commencement ceremony at Howard University in Washington, D.C., on May 12, 2018.

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Honorary degree recipient actor Tom Hanks tosses his cap after delivering the commencement address during Harvard University’s 372nd Commencement Exercises in Cambridge, Massachusetts, May 25, 2023.

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Oprah Winfrey receives an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at 2013 Harvard University 362nd Commencement Exercises at Harvard University on May 30, 2013, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Chadwick Boseman addresses the 150th commencement ceremony at Howard University in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2018.

Meryl Streep attends the Barnard College Commencement on May 17, 2010, in New York City.

Taylor Swift, Oprah Winfrey, more stars who gave commencement speeches

From Taylor Swift to Chadwick Boseman, see the A-list celebrities who have given commencement speeches at colleges in around the nation over the years.Swift waves at graduating students duringNew York University's commencement ceremonyfor the class of 2022, at Yankee Stadium in New York City on May 18, 2022. Swift, who received an honorary doctorate of fine arts, was the commencement speaker.

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Conan O'Brien

The comedian andHarvard alumnuswill return to his alma mater to speak to graduates on May 28. He will also be awarded an honorary degree, Harvard announced.

Sarah Jessica Parker

The former "Sex and the City" star is trading the Big Apple for the Windy City. Parker will address the Northwestern University class of 2026 during a June 14 ceremony. She will also receive an honorary doctorate degree, theschool announced.

Debbie Allen

The prolific actress will be this year's commencement speaker on May 18 atClark Atlanta University, a historically Black university in Atlanta.

Eric Church

The Grammy Award-nominated country singer will return to his North Carolina roots to speak to graduates at theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on May 9.

Ray Lewis

Lewis, a former linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, is set to address graduates fromNorth Carolina Central University'sCollege of Health & Sciences, School of Education and School of Business on May 9.

Colman Domingo

The Emmy Award winner and one of the stars of the upcoming "Michael" biopic will deliver the commencement address atTemple Universityon May 6. Domingo will also receive an honorary degree from the university, which he once attended but did not graduate from.

Additionally, he's slated to receive anhonorary degree from Swarthmore Collegeduring its commencement on May 24.

Misty Copeland

The beloved ballet dancer will addressWake Forest University'scommencement on May 18.

James Patterson

Patterson, the author of more than 250 novels, will be this year's commencement speaker on May 9 at theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison.

Hilary Duff

The former "Lizzie McGuire" star will deliver what dreams are made of atNortheastern University's commencementon April 29.

Queen Latifah

The multihyphenate performer will be one of the speakers atNorth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University'sgraduation on May 8.

Hugh Jackman

The Wolverine is headed to the Midwest. Jackman has been tapped to address the graduating class atBall State University on May 2. He will also receive an honorary doctor of arts degree, the university said.