What a year it’s been for renowned British actress Emily Blunt. She can look back on 2009 and remember:

• starring in The Simpsons episode ‘Lisa the Drama Queen’
• the US releases of her films The Great Buck Howard and Sunshine Cleaning
• her nomination for a Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress for Sunshine Cleaning
• filming Gulliver’s Travels and The Adjustment Bureau
• her nominations for Best Actress awards by the British Independent Film Awards, Broadcast Film Critics Association, Satellite Awards, and Golden Globes for The Young Victoria
• being named British artist of the year by The British Academy of Film and Television/Los Angeles

Many of us would think that that’s quite enough for a year, but she’s not done. The Young Victoria releases in the US this Friday, December 18.

Of course, we haven’t forgotten about her being honored with the Freeing Voices, Changing Lives award at our 3rd Annual Benefit Gala! She graciously accepted the award and shared how her stuttering has challenged her over the years.

The gala had such a lasting effect on her that she decided to join our Board of Directors. We are thankful for all of her time and support and look forward to more in the future.

Congratulations, Emily, on this week’s Golden Globe nomination and all of your success in 2009! AIS is rooting for you in all that you do.

Related posts:

1. AIS Honoree Emily Blunt stops by the AIS office
2. The Gala is in 3 days! Plus, getting to know Emily Blunt better.
3. Now playing: Emily Blunt’s speech at our 2009 Benefit Gala!