Celebrities you didn't know were boy and girl scouts

"For almost a century, the Boy Scouts of America have helped to make volunteer service an American ideal. With every act of kindness, you’ve strengthened our nation’s commitment to community and promoted a sense of civic responsibility,” said the former Cub Scout in a speech during the organization's National Jamboree in 1997.

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Of course Princess Leia also had to be a Girl Scout. Her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, was a prominent figure in the Girl Scouts in the 1960s.

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Neil Armstrong -

The first man to walk on the moon was a member of the Boy Scouts. Go figure!

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Tyra Banks -

"Redefining how the world perceives beauty isn't a job for just anyone," describes her profile on the Girl Scouts' website.

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John Wayne -

It just feels natural that John Wayne would've been a Boy Scout. There's even a campsite dedicated to him: the John Wayne Outpost Camp.

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Dakota Fanning -

The actress was inducted into the Girl Scouts when she was 11. By that time, she had already been nominated for a SAG Award!

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Jay Leno -

The famous talk show host was also a member of the Boy Scouts.

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Grace Kelly -

Before becoming Princess of Monaco, the late actress was also a Girl Scout.

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George W. Bush -

"Every day, Scouts are showing that the greatest strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens," said the former Boy Scout and US president in a speech.

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Lucille Ball -

The 'I Love Lucy' star was a Girl Scout in Celeron, New York.

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Taylor Swift -

In 2018, the former Girl Scout gifted a number of tickets to the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey to attend her show.

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Harrison Ford -

The actor achieved the second-highest ranking in the Boy Scouts: Life Scout.

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Michelle Obama -

The former US First Lady was a member of the Girl Scouts in Chicago. In 2009, she served as National Honorary President of Girl Scouts of the USA.

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Michael Jordan -

Not only did he learn to play basketball like no other, the former NBA star was also a Boy Scout in Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Gwyneth Paltrow -

The actress was a Girl Scout in New York City.

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Steven Spielberg -

The Oscar-winning director won a merit badge for photography for a 8 mm movie entitled 'The Last Gunfight' that he shot when he was 11.

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Mariah Carey -

The famous singer is also a Girl Scouts alumna.

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Richard Gere -

Perhaps the actor's philanthropic roots come from the time he spent with the Boy Scouts.

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Bill Gates -

In 2010, the co-founder of Microsoft received Boy Scouts of America’s highest honor: the Silver Buffalo Award.

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Queen Latifah -

"Not just making our mark but making a difference—now that’s a job for a Girl Scout," said the artist in a promotional video for the Girl Scouts.

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Martin Luther King Jr. -

The civil rights activist was a Boy Scout with Troop 151 in Atlanta.

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Hillary Clinton -

Hillary Clinton is also a proud Girl Scouts alumna.

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Chris Pratt -

The actor was a Boy Scout. Maybe that's where his philanthropic spirit comes from!

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Venus and Serena Williams -

The Williams sisters are two of the most successful tennis players in the world. They are both former Girl Scouts.

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John F. Kennedy -

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Sheryl Crow -

The artist continues to support the organization. In a 2017 social media post, she wrote, "My Girl Scouts #GIRLagenda is to help girls mobilize communities to support causes they care about."

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Bill Clinton -

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Carrie Fisher -

Of course Princess Leia also had to be a Girl Scout. Her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, was a prominent figure in the Girl Scouts in the 1960s.

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Neil Armstrong -

The first man to walk on the moon was a member of the Boy Scouts. Go figure!

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Tyra Banks -

"Redefining how the world perceives beauty isn't a job for just anyone," describes her profile on the Girl Scouts' website.

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John Wayne -

It just feels natural that John Wayne would've been a Boy Scout. There's even a campsite dedicated to him: the John Wayne Outpost Camp.

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Dakota Fanning -

The actress was inducted into the Girl Scouts when she was 11. By that time, she had already been nominated for a SAG Award!

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Jay Leno -

The famous talk show host was also a member of the Boy Scouts.

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Grace Kelly -

Before becoming Princess of Monaco, the late actress was also a Girl Scout.

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George W. Bush -

"Every day, Scouts are showing that the greatest strength of America lies in the hearts and souls of our citizens," said the former Boy Scout and US president in a speech.

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Lucille Ball -

The 'I Love Lucy' star was a Girl Scout in Celeron, New York.

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Celebrities you didn't know were boy and girl scouts

The world's most famous scouts

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The Scout Movement dates back to 1908, and has been helping young people become better citizens ever since. Many famous people have been members of the scouts, and in this gallery we'll focus on the alumni of two organizations: the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the USA.

From famous singers to actors and politic leaders, discover the former scouts who reached the top.