Happy National Girl Scout Day! Here are five things you probably didn't know about Girl Scouts.
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40 famous women who were Girl Scouts
Madeleine Albright
Long before she served her country as the first female secretary of state, Madeleine Albright was a Girl Scout.
Lucille Ball
We can only imagine the joy and laughter comedic legend Lucille Ball brought to her Girl Scout troop.
Laura Bush
Every first lady since 1917 has held the position of honorary national president of Girl Scouts of the United States of America. First Lady Laura Bush, a former scout herself, celebrated the 90th anniversary of the organization during her tenure.
Mariah Carey
Can you imagine Mariah Carey as a child singing the popular Girl Scout song “Make New Friends” with her fellow troop members? We just did. Chills.
Lynda Carter
It’s no surprise Wonder Woman herself was a Girl Scout. Actress Lynda Carter, who portrayed one inspiring superhero, was likely a natural fit.
Rosalynn Carter
Another first lady who served as honorary national president of the Girl Scouts, Rosalynn Carter was a member when she was young girl.
Chelsea Clinton
Chelsea Clinton may have grown up in the spotlight, having political parents and all, but that didn’t pull her away from everyday activities such as Girl Scouts.
Katie Couric
Talk show host Katie Couric was part of a troop in Arlington, Va., from fourth through sixth grades. Reflecting on her time with the organization, she told ABC News “Girl Scouts taught me some of the basic and essential principles and values that I still hold dear today, like being truthful, helpful and independent.”
Sheryl Crow
Singer Sheryl Crow has supported the Girl Scouts since she was a young member. She once tweeted: “So glad I was a girl scout. taught me things I still think about each day.”
Tammy Duckworth
From her work with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to her rise as a U.S. senator, Tammy Duckworth has dedicated a good portion of her adult life to serving others. It’s no surprise, then, to learn that she was once a Girl Scout.
Dakota Fanning
Dakota Fanning may have started acting at a young age, but her parents made sure she had time to be a kid — including putting her in Girl Scouts.
Carrie Fisher
Princess Leia was a Girl Scout. OK, so the organization probably didn’t exist a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, but actress Carrie Fisher was a member.
Star Jones
TV personality and lawyer Star Jones has always been an advocate for women and girls. Her time with the Girl Scouts likely contributed to her founding of a nonprofit that supported women, girls and families in need.
Grace Kelly
Grace Kelly’s story is a true fairy tale. A Girl Scout from Philadelphia grew up to become an actress and Princess Grace of Monaco.
Rebecca Lobo
Team building is integral part of the Girl Scouts, and former member Rebecca Lobo took that to heart throughout her basketball career. From her collegiate career University of Connecticut to her time in the WNBA on the New York Liberty, Lobo understood the importance of good sportsmanship and teamwork.
Susan Lucci
According to People.com, Susan Lucci got her first taste of acting as a “Cinderella type” in a Girl Scout play, and she said, “I felt totally at home onstage.”
Natalie Merchant
Singer Natalie Merchant fondly remembers her time as a Girl Scout. According to the Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana website, she said, “I think the most enduring lesson I was taught through my experiences of being a Girl Scout was that I was a member of a larger community. I out-grew my uniforms and badges years ago, but the memories of visiting nursing homes or organizing Earth Day tree plantings or my summers camping with girls from all different backgrounds will stay with me always.”
Pat Nixon
Former First Lady Pat Nixon continued to show interest in causes she cared about in the past. The Girl Scouts meant so much to her from childhood to adulthood that she continued working with them even while her health declined.
Michelle Obama
When she was the honorary national president, Michelle Obama shot a special video for the organization. In it, she said, “As a Girl Scout volunteer, you can show girls that anything is possible, and you can inspire them to dream bigger and go further than they ever even imagined.”
Gwyneth Paltrow
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is a former Girl Scout who became an advocate for women's health and wellness.
Nancy Reagan
Nancy Reagan championed the "Just Say No" campaign against drugs as she seamlessly took on the role of first lady. Perhaps it was her time with the Girl Scouts that prepared her for one of the most important times in her life.
Debbie Reynolds
When Debbie Reynolds passed away, the Girl Scouts wrote a touching blog in tribute to her and her late daughter Carrie Fisher. The organization revealed that Reynolds “earned more than 42 badges and even joked that she wanted to become the world’s oldest living Girl Scout.”
Joan Rivers
Ever the comedienne, Joan Rivers once told NPR, “When I didn't use my Girl Scouts uniform as a uniform, I used it as a tent.”
Martha Stewart
Media mogul Martha Stewart has been an outspoken supporter for the Girl Scouts since she was a member herself. She once told ABC News, “Girl scout camp at South Mountain Retreat (in Orange, N.J.) taught me the real love of the outdoors, camaraderie and friendship.”
Kathleen Turner
Born in the Midwest (Springfield, Mo., to be exact), film and stage star Kathleen Turner was a Girl Scout long before she captivated us with her performances in movies and plays.
Mary Tyler Moore
When actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away in 2017, the Girl Scouts wrote a thoughtful blog post about the star, saying she was “an original go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader and a true Girl Scout.”
Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters broke the barrier for women in journalism as the first female co-anchor of a network evening news show. But her incredible journey began as a Girl Scout in Boston.
Dionne Warwick
Singer, actress, United Nations global ambassador, Girl Scout. The list of Dionne Warwick’s achievements goes on and on!
Venus Williams
According to Parade magazine, tennis star Venus Williams was only a Girl Scout for a week. But she has such fond memories of that week that she told Leader, the Girl Scout magazine, that she wore her uniform sweater for years after leaving the troop.
