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Brad Pitt made a special tribute video message for the graduating class of Missouri State University, which is in his hometown of Springfield, Missouri.

This year’s Oscar winner, for Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood, was featured in the special message via Twitter video from President Cliff Smart and the college’s mascot, Boomer the Bear.

“Our students always say that Missouri State University and Springfield feel like home. It’s just a place where people always remember where they’ve come from,” Smart says, before sharing the video from Pitt in quarantine.

“Hi everyone, Brad here from quarantine with a shout out to the graduating class of Missouri State University!” the actor cheers. “It must be very strange doing this in these trying times, but no, we’re rooting for you. Our money’s on you to make this world a better place. And we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. You did it, you made it! Enjoy, congrats again, and think big!”

Last month, Pitt appeared as a pseudo-weatherman on John Krasinski’s “Some Good News web show.”