Steve Carell Leads Dance, Speech at Northwestern Graduation

Steve Carell delivered the commencement address at Northwestern University's 2025 graduation ceremony, emphasizing kindness as a powerful strength and encouraging graduates to support one another through laughter and tears. He humorously referenced fellow Northwestern alum Stephen Colbert, discussing envy as an obstacle to kindness and urging the graduates to transform jealousy into positive ambition. Midway through his speech, Carell led the audience in an impromptu dance break, energizing the crowd with music and movement. He shared practical examples of kindness, such as returning shopping carts, and reminded graduates to be kind to themselves. Carell also offered lighthearted advice about parental guilt and the importance of small acts of care. His speech was both heartfelt and entertaining, combining humor with meaningful life lessons.