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Meghan Markle Serves as Executive Producer on Girl Scout Documentary “Cookie Queens”
8/9/2026, 2:11:35 AM
Core Project Overview
“Cookie Queens” is a documentary that follows a group of Girl Scouts as they develop and market a new cookie line. The film is produced by Archewell Productions and features executive producers Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and Chanel Pysnik, head of unscripted content at Archewell.
Background & Context
Markle’s involvement connects to her own Girl Scout experience; she was a Brownie and a Junior, a detail she has referenced in past interviews. Earlier this year, the Sussexes introduced a separate documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, which the featured Scout Olive described as a “surreal, full-circle moment” after watching both films with her family.
Official Statements & Responses
Nahmias emphasized the rarity of seeing girls represented “three-dimensionally,” noting that the film seeks to showcase both their entrepreneurial drive and emotional depth.
Verbatim Quotes
- “What’s awesome is having all of our executive producers, including the duke and duchess, wanting to shine a light on young people and take them seriously,” — Nahmias
Why It Matters
By attaching high-profile royal figures to a grassroots Girl Scout story, the documentary seeks to elevate the visibility of young female entrepreneurs and challenge stereotypical portrayals of girls in media. The collaboration underscores a broader cultural push to recognize and support youth-led initiatives that blend creativity with business acumen.
