TV celebrities, authors, and vocal artists that you may know have undergone speech therapy for various reasons, ranging from overcoming stuttering to improving articulation and vocal strength. These celebrities' experiences highlight the positive impact that speech therapy can have on individuals facing speech and language challenges. Actors, authors, singers, and even a current president.

1. Emily Blunt: The actress has openly discussed her experience with stuttering and how speech therapy helped her overcome it. She has credited acting and speech therapy for helping her manage her stutter.
2. Samuel L. Jackson: The acclaimed actor has also dealt with stuttering. He has spoken about how speech therapy and acting helped him manage his speech disorder.
3. Bruce Willis, the action movie star, struggled with a severe stutter during his childhood and found that acting helped him overcome it. He has mentioned that speech therapy played a role in his improvement.
4. James Earl Jones: Known for his deep, resonant voice, James Earl Jones openly shared his struggles with stuttering as a child. Speech therapy was a significant part of his journey to becoming one of the most iconic voices in the industry.
5. Nicole Kidman, the Oscar-winning actress, has spoken about her childhood struggles with stuttering and how speech therapy helped her gain confidence and improve her speech.
6. Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States and former Vice President, has been open about his lifelong battle with stuttering. He has shared how speech therapy and consistent practice helped him manage his stutter and become an effective public speaker.

Authors

1. Roald Dahl: Although not a recipient of speech therapy himself, Roald Dahl, a beloved children's author, wrote characters who faced speech and language challenges, bringing awareness to such issues.
2. David Mitchell, the author of children's books like "The Boy Who Lived with Dragons," has openly discussed his experiences with stuttering and how it influenced his writing and storytelling.

Vocal Artists

1. Carly Simon - the famous singer and children's book author dealt with a stutter and severe stage fright. She sought speech therapy to help manage these issues, which significantly contributed to her successful career.
2. Ed Sheeran - though more widely known for his adult music, Ed Sheeran has also contributed to children's music. He has spoken about his childhood stutter and how rap music and speech therapy helped him overcome it.
3. Noah and the Whale: Charlie Fink - the lead singer of the band, has discussed his childhood stutter and how performing and speech therapy helped him manage it. The band's music has been featured in various children's programs.