Actor and comedian Steve Carell says that the key to a successful career, and a better world, is kindness. Here’s why he says the trait is so important.

Famed actor and comedian Steve Carell delivered the commencement address for the Northwestern University class of 2025 Sunday at the United Center. The overall theme of his speech? Kindness.

Actor Steve Carell greets Gov. JB Pritzker after the governor’s commencement address at Northwestern University in 2023. Pritzker’s speech referenced Carell’s hit TV show, “The Office.” ...