Published 16:45 IST, June 8th 2020

Tom Brady, Russell Westbrook among stars who featured in Barack Obama's graduation event

Bucs QB Tom Brady, Rockets star Russell Westbrook, NFL legend Peyton Manning, were among the many celebrities who featured in Sunday's graduation event.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook, and NFL legend Peyton Manning were among many celebrities who made a guest appearance during Barack Obama graduation event. YouTube Originals' "Dear Class of 2020" was a four-hour-long graduation ceremony for class of 2020 which brought toger more than 70 celebrities, influencers and music artists. event was originally scheduled for Saturday. However, live stream was postponed to Sunday, June 7, as memorial service to hour George Floyd was held in rth Carolina on Saturday.

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Tom Brady, Russell Westbrook among over 70 celebrities to feature in Barack Obama graduation event

Along with Tom Brady, Russell Westbrook and Peyton Manning, likes of NFL Hall of Famer Michael Strahan and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson appeared during ceremony to provide some inspiration to graduating class. Apart from aforementioned quartet, Bill and Melinda Gates, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, activist Malala Yousafzai, and former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates were some of names who appeared during four-hour stream. Among celebrities, K-pop superstars BTS, Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Katy Perry, Micahel B. Jordan, Seth Rogen, Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello, Chris Martin, and ors appeared and also performed during ceremony. 

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event was headlined by former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama. Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher initiative hosted first hour of event which include a commencement speech from former First Lady of US and Beyonce. Barack Obama's keyte featured in final hour of event. event also featured a speech delivered by 25 members of Class of 2020 from across United States.

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Tom Brady's mess to graduating class, Russell Westbrook explains his mantra

Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and Russell Westbrook combined for a short back-and-forth for graduating class. "Congratulations to graduating class of 2020," Tom Brady said. "Take one day at a time. Repeat good habits daily. Believe in yourself. Stay humble and hungry. And be grateful when you wake up each day."  Russell Westbrook n continued proceedings by explaining his 'Why t' mantra. 

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16:45 IST, June 8th 2020