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Virgo icon, hardworking, bubbly, charismatic. Just a few words to describe the fabulous Shay Rudolph. You may have seen her in her iconic role as Stacey in The Babysitter's Club, maybe she's popped up on your TikTok FYP with her adorable get-ready-with-me tutorials and BTS clips. Or maybe you've been adoring her latest project, American Girl Smart Girls Podcast. Wherever you've seen her, you can easily agree that she is an extraordinary role model. We're here with just some of the reasons you should heart Shay Rudolph.

1. She's an animal rights advocate

A vegetarian since age 11, Shay has always been an advocate for what matters to her, including her furry friends. 

2. She's a Harry Potter fanatic

Shay often posts pics with references to the magical world of HP. A Ravenclaw who often wishes to be running through the halls of Hogwarts, she is a *true* HP enthusiast, and for that alone, what's not to love?

3. She dyed mermaid green streaks in her hair for a movie

Shay changed up her look from her gorg blonde locks to turquoise-green beach waves for a new project, The Present. This truly shows how dedicated she is to her acting! Plus, she *seriously* looks like an IRL mermaid...and it doesn't get much cooler than that.

4. She's a bookworm

A Heartstopper stan from the start (before it even became a TV show), she's often found with her head in a book...just like an IRL version of Hermione Granger. 

5. Her Insta presence is *amaze*

From her always-fire fits to her bright 'n bubbly smile (that literally feels like an IRL hug through the screen), it's no wonder that she recently hit 1 million. And what makes it even sweeter? Knowing how hard she's worked to get to this point! 

6. She's a super supportive friend 

Shay went to Mckenna Grace's Ghostbusters Afterlife premiere, writing in the caption of her post that she "Felt like the proudest friend in the world all night," and that's just one example of how she's always showing up for her besties. She's even IRL friends with her co-stars from The BSC. If that isn't goals, we don't know what is! 

7. She played bass in McKenna Grace's music video for You Ruined Nirvana

Shay rocked bright red eyeshadow and a bright lip while playing bass alongside her bestie McKenna Grace. In Shay's Insta post she said, "got to live out my dreams of being in a band for this music video." Aren't they just the *cutest* besties?

8. She destigmatized diabetes with her positive representation of Stacey McGill in the BSC

She positively represented her character Stacey, who wore a glucose monitor and insulin pump. While prepping for the role, Shay made sure to fully understand what she was portraying. She even met with a 13-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes just like her character to fully understand what it meant to be a diabetic.

9. She's the co-host of the American Girl Smart Girls Podcast

In the podcast she's co-hosting, Shay gives advice to tweens and teens on important everyday issues in the form of a podcast. She's *truly* using her voice to make a difference with her thoughtful and helpful advice.

10. She was a GL cover star

If you think you might've seen Shay's face pop up on the cover of a GL issue...you're right—Shay was a cover star! Ofc this is yet another reason to love this star who is beautiful inside 'n out!

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Tell us why you love Shay on social media @girlslifemag!

All images: @shayrudolph

by Isabelle Grace Ballard and Eva Mandelbaum | 11/2/2022