Ellen DeGeneres offered words of encouragement to the 2020 graduates during Monday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. While many students won't be able to attend graduation ceremonies due to the coronavirus pandemic, DeGeneres made it possible for graduates to have that experience by delivering a commencement speech. "Since I'm home and you're home, I thought I could say a few words to all the year's graduates," she said before encouraging students to put their caps and gowns on.
After putting on a bathrobe, DeGeneres addressed the graduating students. "Today is the first day of the rest of your life. Or maybe tomorrow or the day after that.