Massachusetts native Jennifer Coolidge tells Emerson College graduates, "friggin' go for it"
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Massachusetts native Jennifer Coolidge returned to her alma mater Emerson College Sunday to deliver the commencement address for the Class of 2025. Coolidge, who grew up in Norwell, told the graduates she was a "very strange kid" and advised parents to not worry about their children succeeding. She said when she was in first grade, she participated in field day and her teacher explained to the whole class how to do the obstacle course.
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Main Idea: Jennifer Coolidge returned to Emerson College to give the Class of 2025 a funny, personal commencement speech urging graduates to trust themselves and “friggin’ go for it.”
Key Points:
- Coolidge said she was a “very strange kid” and shared a childhood story about being disqualified from a field day race because she skipped the obstacles.
- She used that story to tell graduates not to worry so much about what other people think or say about their path.
- Coolidge said people should have “insane expectations” and be their own champion as they move forward in life.
- She ended by quoting Elle Woods from “Legally Blonde” and said, “we did it!”
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Jennifer Coolidge’s advice may motivate students and workers to take chances, which can support ambition and confidence in communities.
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Central figure in the article; delivered Emerson College’s commencement address and is the source of the quoted remarks.
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The alma mater and host institution for the commencement event where Coolidge spoke.
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Mentioned as the institution whose Hasty Pudding Theatricals named Coolidge Woman of the Year.
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Mentioned as the Harvard-affiliated troupe that honored Coolidge in 2023.
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Mentioned in connection with Coolidge appearing on its 100 Most Influential People cover.
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