From actors to famous singer, royalty and even politics, these former girl scouts made their mark in the world.
The girl scout movement traces back to 1908 and is essentially an American concept. The girl and boy scout organization are found all around the world and is known by different names; for example, in India, it is known by Bharat Scouts and Guides. It is a group of girls who aim to be honest, fair, friendly, caring, courageous, strong, and considerate. The movement came into being to modelled girls and boys into being better citizen who can work for the betterment of the country and society. And there are many famous celebrities who started as girl scout and rose up to shatter the glass ceiling.
Michelle Obama
The world-famous former first lady, Michelle Obama, started as a girl scout when she was in Chicago. Little did she knew that years later, she would be holding the post of Honorary National President as First Lady of United States. In Fact, Michelle Obama became the first to organize a girl scoutcamp out in the White house.
Venus Williams
Before she became the tennis star, the whole world revered, she was a girl scout. She later shared on the organization’s 100-year celebration that how being a girl scout helped her stay motivated, trying new things and learn from mistakes. And yes, she absolutely loves Thin Mints!
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Meghan Markle was a girl scout in her younger years. And it is no wonder that helped her be the level-headed and strong individual she is today. Her marriage with Prince Harry is said to have inspired many girl-scouts across America. They said that she is the first girl scout who became a princess. That statement is not entirely true as Queen Elizabeth was also a girl guide, the British version of a girl scout.
Taylor Swift
Yes, your favourite singer, Taylor Swift, was a girl scout, and she is proud to be one. In Fact, in the year 2018, she gifted free tickets to her tour to the girl scout in Connecticut and New Jersey.
Dakota Fanning
Despite her hectic schedule as a child artist, Dakota Fanning found time to join as a girl scout at the age of 11. When she gave her pledge at the induction ceremony at AMC Burbank Theatre in California, she straightway went to the screening of her movie, Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story. And the audience was her fellow girl scouts.
Which other celebrities you know were a girl or a boy scout?
