11 Famous Ladies Who Actually Used To Be Girl Scouts

We're all familiar with the famous faces on this list from their work in film, television, music, and more — but did you know they also spent time as Girl Scouts in their younger days?

The organization is famous for teaching girls invaluable lessons in determination and leadership. The Scouts' history reaches back over a hundred years, with each generation following in the footsteps of those who came before. Of course, we all love chowing down on their famous cookies, but Girl Scouts are about so much more than their Thin Mints. You just can't put a price on the confidence their members earn with each badge.

It's clear all of the ladies listed here held onto that strong foundation to find their own success and inspire others along the way.

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Right Thumbnail Photo: Wikimedia Commons / Ed Westcott 

[H/T: Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana]

1. Lucille Ball

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The funny lady spent time earning badges while growing up in Celoron, New York.

2. Shirley Temple

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The pint-sized actress somehow found time to suit up with the Scouts while starring in countless films as a child star.

3. Mary Tyler Moore

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The Girl Scouts honored Mary's many "G.I.R.L" (go-getter, innovator, risk-taker, and leader) moments throughout her life and career on their official blog.

4. Debbie Reynolds

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Debbie became the face of the "Piper Project" in 1966 and claimed it was her time with the Scouts that first inspired her to pursue music.

5. Carrie Fisher

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The Star Wars actress followed in her mother's footsteps long before her breakthrough as Princess Leia.

6. Martha Stewart

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The crafty lady clearly honed a lot of her skills as a self-described "overachiever" while earning badges with the Scouts as a young girl.

7. Candice Bergen

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The Murphy Brown actress was known as "Candy" while growing up as a Scout in Beverly Hills, before getting her start as a model.

8. Dionne Warwick

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The legendary songstress earned her badges while growing up in East Orange, New Jersey.

9. Bette Davis

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According to the New York Times, Bette even went on to be a troop leader after her time in the Scouts as a young girl.

10. Grace Kelly

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Before she became Princess of Monaco, the actress was a Scout while growing up in Philadelphia.

11. Céline Dion

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The Canadian singer managed to earn a few badges before becoming a pop star in her teens.

Are you surprised by any of these famous former Girl Scouts?

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