20 Famous Women Who Dipped Their Toes In "Greek Life"

Sororities or Greek Life have become a big part of American college life. Since Phi Beta Kappa, the first sorority founded at William & Mary College in 1776, these fraternity organizations or sororities have expanded throughout universities all around the United States. And the name sorority comes from the Latin word "soror," which means sister. Being a part of Greek Life is a pride and a tradition for every American student.
Besides being a great place to make relationships and develop themselves, sororities also allow young women to find their place in the community and the wider world. Therefore, there is no doubt that many famous women from the fields of art, literature, Entertainment, business, and government were members of several sorority houses during their college years. Their sense of connection, belonging, and shared experiences surely had an impact on their success today.
Let’s look at some of the most well-known females who have come out of the sorority scene. Whether it be Vice President of the U.S. Kamala Harris at Alpha Kappa Alpha or Meghan Markle at Kappa Kappa Gamma, these celebrities certainly embraced the beauties of Greek life.

#1 Kamala Harris

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The Vice President of the U.S. Kamala Harris is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, which she joined during her days at Howard University.

#2 Erin Andrews

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The "Dancing With The Stars" host, Erin Andrews, was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha when she studied at the University of Florida.

#3 Melinda Gates

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Businesswoman, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda Gates was a Kappa Alpha Theta sister during her undergraduate days at Duke University.

#4 Carrie Underwood

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Grammy award-winning singer Carrie Underwood was a member of Sigma Sigma Sigma.

#5 Tiffany Trump

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Daughter of Former President Donald Trump, Tiffany Trump was a part of Kappa Alpha Theta when studying at the University of Pennsylvania.

#6 Edith Head

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Academy Award-winning fashion designer Edith Head was a member of the Delta Zeta sorority.

#7 Lucy Liu

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Emmy Award-Winning actress Lucy Liu was a part of the Chi Omega sorority during her time at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

#8 Kourtney Kardashian

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While studying at the University of Arizona, Kourtney Kardashian was a member of Alpha Phi.

#9 Sheryl Crow

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Actress and singer Sheryl Crow was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta while attending the University of Missouri in Columbia.

#10 Alicia Keys

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Singer and Pianist Alicia Keys joined Alpha Kappa Kappa as an honorary member.

#11 Samantha Harris

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Actor Samantha Harris was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority.

#12 Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex

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Meghan Markle joined Kappa Kappa Gamma at Northwestern University where she started her acting career.

#13 Harper Lee

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Harper Lee was a member of Chi Omega.

#14 Rita Coolidge

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Grammy Award winner, Rita Coolidge was a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

#15 Maya Angelou

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In 1983, Maya Angelou was an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

#16 Jada Pinkett Smith

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Actor, musician, and producer Jada Pinkett Smith is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha.

#17 Angela Kinsey

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"The Office" star Angela Kinsey was a member of Chi Omega during her days at Baylor University.

#18 Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Franklin joined Delta Sigma Theta as an honorary member.

#19 Ruth Bader Ginsberg

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Former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, Ruth Bader Ginsberg (aka RBG), was a member of Alpha Epsilon Phi.

#20 Toni Morrison

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Nobel-winning novelist Toni Morrison was a part of Alpha Kappa Alpha when she studied at Howard University.