Emily Blunt Says Living With a Stutter Is Like Having an ‘Imposter’ in Your Body ‘Who Doesn’t Pay Rent’
variety.comMeredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.com Before she was Disney’s iconic Mary Poppins or the Baker’s Wife in “Into the Woods,” actress Emily Blunt was just a little girl struggling with a stutter.
Even today the actress still considers herself a stutterer. “Certain words will get stuck, the phone is a bit of a nightmare,” Blunt said on stage at Variety’s Power of Women Presented by Liftetime event. “Environments challenge me when I’m scared or put on the spot or under pressure to persuade.” Blunt was there to accept the Wells Fargo’s Power of Women Alumni Award for dedicating her time and energy to help children overcome stuttering through educational resources at the American Institute for Stuttering.
Presented by Krista Phillips, the Head of Consumer Cards & Marketing at Wells Fargo, Phillips applauded Blunt’s continuous work with the institute, “She works with children and parents affected by stuttering – a cause that is deeply personal to her,” she said. “Her support has enabled the Institute to expand its reach, offer more resources, and conduct groundbreaking research to better understand and address stuttering, providing hope and assistance to individuals who face this challenge daily.” Blunt started her speech by recalling her 2018 Variety Power of Women honor and acknowledging all the “amazing women with their tits out.” “Get your tits out, it’s amazing!” Blunt said on stage with a laugh.
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