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Q&A with Actor Eli Golden

The Netflix original movie 13: The Musical stars Eli Golden in his first lead role. The actor said he hopes showing off his singing and dance moves lands him on Broadway.
Celebrity Spotlight: Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran certainly hasn't let his stuttering limit him in his career. The secret to his success? "Don't be scared to be honest with yourself and with the people that love you."
5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Stuttering

Monday, May 8, marks the beginning of National Stuttering Awareness Week, a weeklong spotlight on the condition affecting more than 80 million people worldwide.
Remembering Howie

The Stuttering Foundation mourns the loss of our dear friend and colleague Howard (Howie) D. Schwartz, PhD, CCC-SLP.
Just Rose and That's Good Enough

The most valuable lesson I have learned along my life's journey is that I am good enough just the way I am.
Where Are They Now? An Update On Francy

It's been 10 years since we first met singer Francois "Francy" Goudreault
Ed Sheeran Headlines Magazine

Singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran is featured on the cover of our Spring 2023 magazine. This special edition is made up of a collection of artwork, photographs, and letters from kids around the country.
NBC's Website Features Stuttering Foundation Experts and Resources

The Stuttering Foundation and our vice president for professional development, Ellen M. Kelly, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, were featured on NBC's The TODAY Show website.
Dr. Wallace Recommends Foundation to His Readers

"It's a new year, and therefore time for me to present my annual endorsement, recommendation and admiration of the Stuttering Foundation."
Stuttering Didn't Silence His Story

John Stossel knows news. He also knows what it's like to deal with a stuttering problem.

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CELEBRITY FOCUS

Jack Paar

While Jack Paar is among the most prominent of the entertainers on the Stuttering Foundation's list of Famous People Who Stutter, he deserves special recognition as he was among the first to openly address his stuttering in public. As host of The Tonight Show from 1957-1962, he spoke of his difficulties as a stuttering child and teenager, giving hope to young people.

Carly Simon

Carly Simon began stuttering severely when she was eight years old.

Darren Sproles

Darren Sproles, a former player for The Philadelphia Eagles, the New Orleans Saints and the San Diego Chargers, made history in 2007 when he became the first player in NFL history to return a kickoff and a punt for his first two NFL touchdowns in the same game. In 2021, he was selected to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Emily Blunt

Actress Emily Blunt struggled with stuttering early in her life. A teacher encouraged her to act in a school play at age 12 despite her stuttering.

Blunt's name is prominently featured on the Stuttering Foundation's list of Famous People Who Stutter.

Alan Rabinowitz

Alan Rabinowitz, Ph.D., who passed away in 2018, was an explorer, wildlife conservationist, and author. He established the Hukawng Valley Tiger Reserve in northern Myanmar, which is about the size of the state of Vermont.

His love for animals began when he was very young.

Famous People Who Stutter