Stars Who Were Girl Scouts When They Were Young

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January 5, 2018 8:04PM EST

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Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift — It’s no wonder that the Girl Scouts of the United States of America has been the starting point for so many remarkable women throughout history — including beloved celebrities and public figures! So many famous faces grew up in the Girl Scouts, where they earned badges, went camping, built their leadership skills, and sold cookies, of course!

But these women have left an indelible mark on the world, and we cannot help but think that their days in Girl Scouting had a little something to do with that. Founding in 1912, Girl Scouts has fostered leadership and entrepreneurial spirit among girls. Over 100 years later, they’re still going strong!

Taylor Swift was selling Girl Scout cookies long before she was setting records with how many records she sold around the world. Over the course of her career, she’s become and incredible voice for progressive movements and been a staunch supporter of the LGBTQIA+ community. We cannot help but think she’s made Girl Scouts around the country proud! Check out the rest of the gallery to see more celebs and public figures who were Girl Scouts!

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Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton — Hillary Clinton learned to be a leader from her days in the Girl Scouts! Here, the Former Secretary of State attends the premiere of the Hulu documentary “Hillary” at the DGA New York Theater on March 4, 2020 in New York.

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Abigail Breslin

Abigail Breslin — Abigail Breslin is only an Oscar-nominated actress, she is also a former Girl Scout! Here, she attends an industry event in a feathery black dress.

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Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey — Mariah Carey is a record-selling artist, and a former Girl Scout! Here she is at an event.

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Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher — The late Carrie Fisher wasn’t just a beloved actress, she was a Girl Scout when she was little, as well. Here she is on ‘The Graham Norton Show.’

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Barbara Walters

Barbara Walters — Barbara Walters was a Girl Scout growing up, as well! Here, Barbara attends the TIME 100 Gala, celebrating the 100 most influential people in the world, at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Time Warner Center on April 21, 2015 in New York.

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Celine Dion

Celine Dion — Celine Dion hasn’t just sold out concerts, she sold Girl Scouts cookies as a youngster, too! Here Celine is seen leaving her hotel in New York City for her concert at the Prudential Center in New Jersey on March 08, 2020.

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Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart — Martha Stewart learned some of her business savvy by being a Girl Scout! Here, Martha attends the world premiere of HBO Documentary Films’ “Very Ralph” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on October 23, 2019 in New York.

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Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah — Queen Latifah become an incredible leader and learned some lifelong skills as a Girl Scout, as well! Here she is speaking at the Lifetime’s “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” panel during the A&E Networks TCA 2020 Winter Press Tour at the Langham Huntington on January 18, 2020, in Pasadena.

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Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning — Dakota Fanning wasn’t just acting while she was little, she was also a Girl Scout! Here she is arriving at the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles.

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Dionne Warwick

Dionne Warwick — Dionne Warwick was a Girl Scout, too! Here, she arrives at the 61st annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center on February 10, 2019, in Los Angeles.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow — Before becoming an Oscar-winning actress and succesful businesswoman, Gwyneth Paltrow was a Girl Scout as a little girl! Here she is on an episode of ‘The Graham Norton Show.’

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Katie Couric

Katie Couric — Katie Couric got her bold leadership skills from Girl Scouts! Here she is at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on February 9, 2020, in Beverly Hills.

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Lisa Ling

Lisa Ling — Lisa Ling was a Girl Scout when she was young, too! Here she is at the premiere of the Disney Junior TV series ‘Mira, Royal Detective’ at the Walt Disney Studios Main Theater in Burbank on March 7th, 2020.

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Mary Tyler Moore

Mary Tyler Moore — Mary Tyler Moore was a beloved star of the screen who was a Girl Scout when she was little. Here she is at the Premiere of “It Runs in the Family” in New York City.

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Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow — Sheryl Crow has experience selling records and cookies, especially from her Girl Scout days. Here she is at the 53rd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena on November 13, 2019 in Nashville.

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Susan Lucci

Susan Lucci — Susan Lucci, an Emmy-winning actress, was earning badges when she was a young Girl Scout! Here she attends The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2020 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on February 05, 2020.

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Venus Williams

Venus Williams — Incredible, powerhouse tennis player Venus Williams was a Girl Scout when she was young! Here, the Grand Slam champion reacts during a match against Dayana Yastremska, of Ukraine, at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on August 22, 2020, in New York.

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Gloria Steinem

Gloria Steinem — It shouldn’t come as a surprise that feminist icon Gloria Steinem was a Girl Scout! Here, she attends the ‘HISTORYTalks: Leadership & Legacy’ event at Carnegie Hall in New York on February 29, 2020.

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Vanessa Hudgens

Vanessa Hudgens — Vanessa Hudgens was a Girl Scout when she was little. Here, Vanessa attends the opening night of ‘West Side Story’ on Broadway at The Broadway Theatre in New York City.

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