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Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first gained prominence starring on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017). She signed with the Disney-owned Hollywood Records and achieved limited success with studio albums Eyes Wide Open (2015), Evolution (2016), Singular: Act I (2018), and Singular: Act II (2019).

Key Information

Carpenter joined Island Records in 2021, releasing her fifth album, Emails I Can't Send (2022), featuring the multi-platinum singles "Nonsense" and "Feather". Her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet (2024), topped the US Billboard 200 and won two Grammy Awards from six nominations. It produced the global number-one singles "Espresso" and "Please Please Please", the latter becoming her first to top the US Billboard Hot 100. Her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend (2025), also topped the Billboard 200 and spawned the US number-one single "Manchild".

Carpenter has appeared in films, including Adventures in Babysitting (2016), The Hate U Give (2018), The Short History of the Long Road (2019), Clouds (2020), and Emergency (2022). She has also starred in the Netflix films Tall Girl (2019), Tall Girl 2 (2022), and Work It (2020), the latter of which she executive-produced. On Broadway, she played Cady Heron in the musical Mean Girls (2020).

Early life

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Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter[1][2][3] was born on May 11, 1999,[4][5] in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, to David and Elizabeth (née Sneidar) Carpenter, and raised in East Greenville.[6][7][8] She has three older sisters and was homeschooled.[9] The four are nieces of actress Nancy Cartwright, as their father is her stepbrother.[10][11][12] Carpenter began studying voice at the age of six.[13] Around the age of 10, she began posting videos on YouTube of herself singing Christina Aguilera and Adele songs.[14] Her father built a recording studio for her to fuel her passion for music.[9]

Career

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2008–2014: Breakthrough with Disney

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In October 2008, Carpenter was one of 7,000 to enter the online singing contest The Next Miley Cyrus Project, run by Miley Cyrus.[13] She placed third in 2010.[15] Around this time, Carpenter signed with manager Bill Perlman.[16]

Carpenter signing autographs at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, Havelock, North Carolina in 2014

Carpenter's first acting role was in 2011 in a guest role on the NBC drama series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.[15][17] Around the same time, she performed as part of the Hunan Broadcasting System's Gold Mango Audience Festival program in China, singing "Something's Got a Hold on Me".[15][18] In the summer of 2012, Carpenter had a recurring role in the Fox sitcom The Goodwin Games.[19] She appeared in Horns (2013) and recorded "Smile" for the compilation album Disney Fairies: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust, inspired by the Disney Fairies film series;[20] the song charted on Radio Disney.[21] She had a recurring role as Princess Vivian in Sofia the First from 2013 to 2018, for which she recorded various songs, including "All You Need" with Ariel Winter.[22]

In January 2013, Carpenter was cast in a Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, a spin-off of Boy Meets World, as Maya Hart.[23][24] The show consisted of 72 episodes, and concluded on January 20, 2017.[25] Carpenter recorded the show's theme song alongside her co-star Rowan Blanchard.[26] From 2010 to 2013, Carpenter released various independent promotional singles before signing a five-album deal with Disney label Hollywood Records in 2014.[27][16]

In March 2014, Carpenter released her debut single, "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying", which was co-written by Meghan Trainor.[28] The single received positive reviews and titled her debut EP of the same name that was released in April 2014.[29][30][31] In July 2014, Carpenter contributed lead vocals to the Disney Channel Circle of Stars cover version of "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?".[32] She recorded "Stand Out" for the Disney Channel movie, How to Build a Better Boy, which premiered in August 2014.[33] She released her first Christmas single, "Silver Nights", that same year.[34]

2015–2017: Eyes Wide Open and Evolution

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In January 2015, Carpenter released "We'll Be the Stars".[35] It served as the lead single for her debut studio album Eyes Wide Open, which was released on April 14, 2015, and peaked at number 43 on the Billboard 200.[36] The album is primarily a teen pop album with elements of folk-pop.[37] According to Billboard, it sold over 12,000 copies in its first week.[38] Upon release, the album received positive reviews and went on to win two Radio Disney Music Awards.[19][39] The album was followed with a second single, "Eyes Wide Open".[40] In August, Carpenter performed at the D23 Expo.[41] In December, Carpenter released her second Christmas single, "Christmas The Whole Year Round".[42]

Carpenter performing live at the Jingle Ball at Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2016

In February 2016, Carpenter released the standalone single titled "Smoke and Fire".[20] She performed the song at the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards.[39] In June 2016, Carpenter starred as Jenny Parker in the Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting (2016) alongside Sofia Carson.[43] For the film, the two performed the theme track, "Wildside", together.[44] Later that year, she appeared in a Pasadena Playhouse production of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell: A Pirate's Christmas.[45] In August, Carpenter headlined the Bethlehem's Musikfest festival.[46] She began voicing Melissa Chase on Milo Murphy's Law.[47]

In October 2016, Carpenter released her second studio album, Evolution which debuted on the Billboard 200 at number 28, selling 13,000 copies in its first week.[48] The album included two singles: "On Purpose", which was nominated for a Radio Disney Music Award, and "Thumbs",[49] which peaked at number one on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and was later certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).[50] Two promotional singles were released from the album including "All We Have Is Love" and "Run and Hide".[51] Carpenter performed "Thumbs" on The Today Show and The Late Late Show with James Corden.[52][28] She embarked on her first headlining concert tour, the EVOLution Tour, in autumn of 2016.[23]

In March 2017, Carpenter performed the theme song for the Disney Channel show Andi Mack.[53] In May, Carpenter featured on the single "Hands" with The Vamps and Mike Perry.[54] In July, Carpenter released the single "Why", which received positive reviews,[55][56] and peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100, becoming her second entry on the chart.[57] It was nominated for a Radio Disney Music Award.[58] In the summer of that year, Carpenter embarked on her second headlining concert tour, the De-Tour.[59] She opened for Ariana Grande on her Dangerous Woman Tour in São Paulo.[60]

In December, Carpenter released a cover of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".[61] That same year, she released covers of "Sign of the Times" and "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch" with British singer Jasmine Thompson and violinist Lindsey Stirling respectively.[62][63]

2018–2020: Singular and film projects

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In March 2018, Carpenter released the song "Alien" with English DJ Jonas Blue.[64][65] The song reached number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart and number 12 on the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart.[64] The duo performed it on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.[66] In May, Carpenter was included in Nylon magazine's "25 Gen Z'ers Changing The World".[46] In September, Carpenter appeared in The Hate U Give (2018), based on the novel of the same name.[67]

Carpenter at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

On November 9, 2018, Carpenter released her third studio album, Singular: Act I, which received positive reviews.[68] Originally set to be released as one album, Carpenter announced that the album would be split into two acts with second act set for release in early 2019.[69] The album garnered two singles, "Almost Love" and "Sue Me", which both reached number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart.[70] Two promotional singles preceded the album: "Paris" and "Bad Time".[71][72] Carpenter promoted the album on The Today Show, as well as Live with Kelly and Ryan.[69][73]

In March 2019, Carpenter embarked on her third headlining concert tour, the Singular Tour.[74] That month, Carpenter featured on Alan Walker's single, "On My Way", alongside Farruko.[75] In June 2019, she starred in the drama film The Short History of the Long Road.[76] The film had had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival and was released by FilmRise.[77] It received positive reviews with Carpenter's role being praised.[78]

On July 19, 2019, Carpenter released her fourth studio album, Singular: Act II.[9] The album received positive reviews upon release and found Carpenter exploring more personal topics than her previous works, including themes of anxiety and self-reflection.[79] Various promotional singles were released for the album including "Pushing 20", "Exhale" and "In My Bed".[80] To promote the album, she performed on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series and released a promotional single titled "I'm Fakin" ahead of the album's release.[81] In September 2019, Carpenter appeared in the Netflix film Tall Girl.[36] She was cast in an adaptation of The Distance From Me to You.[82][51][a]

In February 2020, Carpenter released an R&B single titled "Honeymoon Fades" which was received positively by critics.[84] A month later, she made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls.[85] The show closed the day after Carpenter's debut due to the COVID-19 pandemic closing Broadway and never reopened. She performed in two performances of the show.[85][86] In May 2020, she performed "Your Mother and Mine" on the ABC broadcast television special, The Disney Family Singalong Volume II.[87] She had a recurring role in Royalties for which she performed "Perfect Song" for the soundtrack.[88]

In July 2020, Carpenter released the song, "Let Me Move You", for the Netflix film Work It, in which she starred and executive produced.[89] Her role received generally positive reviews.[90][91] The film's soundtrack featured Zara Larsson's "Wow", which led to Carpenter featuring on the remix of the song, released in September of that year.[92][93] In October, Carpenter starred in the Disney+ film Clouds, based on the life of Zach Sobiech.[48] She contributed to the film's soundtrack.[94] In December 2020, Carpenter was listed under Forbes' 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood and entertainment category.[95]

2021–2023: Recognition with Emails I Can't Send

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In January 2021, Carpenter announced that she had signed with Universal Music Group's Island Records.[96] She released her first single under the label, "Skin", on January 22, 2021.[97] The song peaked at number 48 and 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard Global 200, becoming her first entry on both charts.[98][99] Carpenter performed the song on The Late Late Show with James Corden and at the 32nd annual GLAAD Media Awards.[100][101][102] In September, she appeared in the third volume of Prime Video's Savage X Fenty Show.[103] On September 9, 2021, Carpenter released "Skinny Dipping", the lead single from her then-forthcoming fifth studio album.[104] She released "Fast Times" on February 18, 2022, as a follow-up single.[105] That same month, she appeared in Tall Girl 2.[106][39] In May 2022, Carpenter appeared in Amazon Studios' film Emergency which had premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival that January.[107][108]

Carpenter performing on the Emails I Can't Send Tour in 2022

On July 15, 2022, Carpenter released her fifth studio album, Emails I Can't Send, which debuted and peaked at number 23 on the Billboard 200 with 18,000 album equivalent units sold.[109] The album was further promoted with the singles: "Vicious"[110] "Because I Liked a Boy",[111] and "Nonsense".[112] The Emails I Can't Send Tour began in September of that year.[113][114] "Nonsense", the album's fifth single, went viral on TikTok due to Carpenter performing newly improvised sexually suggestive outros for the song on tour.[115][116] The song peaked at number 56 on the Hot 100, was certified Platinum by the RIAA,[117][118] and reached the top-10 on the US Pop Airplay chart.[57]

In March 2023, Carpenter released a deluxe edition of Emails I Can't Send.[119] One of the bonus tracks, "Feather", became the final single in August 2023, peaking at number one on the US Pop Songs chart and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100.[120] She performed the song at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards pre-show and at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.[121] The song's music video, released in October 2023, drew polarized reactions due to its violent imagery and was filmed at the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Brooklyn, New York.[122][123] The pastor apologized for allowing the shoot, unaware of the content. Carpenter responded, stating advance permission was granted and noting, "Jesus was a carpenter."[124][125][126] Bishop Robert J. Brennan relieved the pastor of his duties and held a Mass of reparation to restore the church's sanctity.[127] The investigation into the priest who granted permission uncovered evidence that led to the indictment of New York City mayor Eric Adams.[128][129]

Carpenter was the opening act for the Eras Tour by Taylor Swift for a number of its Latin American, Australian and Singaporean shows throughout 2023 and 2024.[130][131] She released a cover of Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble" as a Spotify special and said that opening for Swift was a "childhood dream come true".[132] Carpenter described her experience at the Eras Tour as "unlike any crowd I've ever played to before".[133] On November 17, 2023, Carpenter released a Christmas-themed EP, Fruitcake, featuring "A Nonsense Christmas" which was released a year earlier.[134]

2024–present: Short n' Sweet and Man's Best Friend

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In March 2024, Carpenter featured on Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in Red's single "You Need Me Now?".[135] On April 11, Carpenter released the single "Espresso",[136] and performed at the 2024 Coachella Music Festival the following day.[137] "Espresso" topped the Billboard Global 200, peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and went on to win the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year.[138][139] At the end of the year, "Espresso" became the second most streamed song of the year on Spotify at 1.6 billion.[140] Carpenter followed with a second single, "Please Please Please" on June 6, 2024, which became her second global chart-topper and her first US Hot 100 number one single.[141][142][143] With these songs, she became the first female artist to hold the number one and two positions on the UK singles chart for three weeks in a row.[144]

Carpenter performing at the O2 Arena as part of her Short n' Sweet Tour in 2025

Carpenter released her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet, on August 23, debuting at number one the Billboard 200 with 362,000 units sold in its first week.[145][146] All tracks charted in the top 50 of the Hot 100.[147] At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Carpenter earned six nominations, including Best New Artist, while the album was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album and Album of the Year.[148] It won Best Pop Vocal Album, and "Espresso" won Best Pop Solo Performance.[149] The third single, "Taste", debuted at number two on the Hot 100, making Carpenter the first act since the Beatles to chart their first three top-five hits within a single week.[150] The first three singles stayed in the top ten for seven consecutive weeks, a record for any female artist.[151] Carpenter also became the first artist in 71 years to spend 20 weeks atop the UK singles chart in a calendar year, with "Taste" as the longest-running UK number one of 2024.[152] A deluxe version with five additional tracks including a duet of "Please Please Please" with Dolly Parton, was released on February 14, 2025.[153]

In September 2024, Carpenter appeared on Christina Aguilera's live Spotify-exclusive special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Aguilera's self-titled debut album, duetting on "What a Girl Wants", which was later nominated for a Webby Award.[154][155] That month, she embarked on the Short n' Sweet Tour, her first arena tour.[156] Carpenter produced and starred in a Netflix holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, released on December 6 and featuring duets with Chappell Roan, Tyla, and Shania Twain, among others.[157][158][159]

On June 5, 2025, Carpenter released the single, "Manchild",[160] which debuted at number one the Hot 100, marking her first debut and second number one song on the chart.[161] She performed it for the first time at Primavera Sound 2025 and then at BST Hyde Park.[162][163] Her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend, was released on August 29, 2025.[164] The reveal of the cover art–depicting Carpenter on her hands and knees with an out-of-frame man grabbing her hair while she "paws" at his leg–divided both critics and fans. Some found it degrading to women, while others found it provocative and satirical.[165][166] The album debuted atop the US Billboard 200, selling 366,000 equivalent album units in its first week, marking the third highest selling week for an album in 2025 (highest for female).[167]

In August 2025, Carpenter performed as a headlining act at the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago, where she was joined by Earth, Wind & Fire.[168][169] She featured on the title track of Taylor Swift's album The Life of a Showgirl, released on October 3, 2025.[170] Carpenter was a headlining act at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in October, performing with Shania Twain and the Chicks.[171] She is scheduled to headline Lollapalooza Chile, Brazil and Argentina and Festival Estéreo Picnic in Colombia in March 2026[172][173] and Coachella 2026 in April.[174]

Artistry

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Influences

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Songs of female pop artists such as Madonna, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilera acquainted Carpenter with pop music.[175] Carpenter named R&B as a genre that often influences her work,[176] and cited Aguilera[177][178] and Rihanna as major musical influences.[179] She stated that Aguilera's 2002 song "Beautiful" helped her "showcase and develop [her] own voice".[180] She has cited Taylor Swift and Lorde as her songwriting influences,[181] while also taking inspiration from Beyoncé's genre-bending works.[182] She claimed Swift's live performances and work ethic have inspired her.[133][131] She has also named Aretha Franklin,[183] Whitney Houston and Etta James as early musical influences.[184]

Musical styles

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Early in her career, Carpenter was described as a "teen pop singer".[185] Later on in her career, Carpenter began to embrace pop music, with i-D writer Barry Pierce noting that after the release of Emails I Can't Send, she "can rightfully claim the title of fully fledged popstar".[27] Variety writer Thania Garcia noted that while Carpenter was "considered a Disney princess for years, her transition from child actor to pop star [...] has been slow, steady and intentional".[186] Carpenter felt that her transition from a Disney-star was hard, with Pierce noting that she has since had more autonomy over her work.[27] Carpenter noted in an interview with Vogue that her "prior music put forth a facet of herself that she didn't feel was authentic at the time".[187] Her stage presence has also been praised with Vogue writer Chelsea Sarabia noting that "as an artist and performer, [Carpenter] wields the full range of human expression as if it were an instrument of its own".[187]

Carpenter's albums contain elements of folk pop, acoustic, country, electropop and house music.[188][189] Her albums post-Singular: Act I have delved into styles such as dance-pop, trap, hip-hop, and R&B.[190][191][192] On her sound, Carpenter noted that her music has "elements of everything".[177] In an interview with Variety in 2024, Carpenter noted that she felt separated from her albums pre-Emails I Can't Send, noting that it was "largely due to the shift in who I am as a person and as an artist, pre-pandemic and post-pandemic".[186] Alex Hopper of American Songwriter remarked storytelling as a motif of Carpenter's songs.[193] Carpenter's voice has been described as a soprano.[194][195][196][197]

Songwriting

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Carpenter has co-written most of her songs, with sole lyricist credits for two tracks on Emails I Can't Send; she has stated in interviews that she is the main songwriter on her songs.[198] Her preferred songwriting process is to start writing by deciding the song's title and building on from there, documenting her life experiences confessionally.[199] Producer Jack Antonoff, who collaborated with Carpenter on the production of her sixth album Short n' Sweet, commended the way she weaved humor into her music and her songwriting voice, citing ABBA as a reference point for Carpenter when creating music.[200] Antonoff mentioned that he worked solely on the music of "Sharpest Tool" with Carpenter handling the lyrics.[201] Of Emails I Can't Send, Carpenter said "I would hope that if someone had never listened to my music before, and they listened to this album, they would leave it feeling like they know me better as a person."[202]

Carpenter also worked on the compositions of some of her songs, including "Espresso" and "Please Please Please".[203][204] She also performs her own musical accompaniment, with musical knowledge of the piano, bass, ukulele, guitar, and drums.[205] She played the guitar during her set on the Short n' Sweet Tour,[206] and played the piano and electric guitar during her Coachella set in 2024.[207]

Other ventures

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Activism and philanthropy

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Throughout her career, Carpenter has actively supported charitable organizations. In 2016, Carpenter became an ambassador for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation and visited various children's hospitals on their behalf.[208][209] That same year, for the release of her single "Smoke and Fire", Carpenter released merchandise with proceeds going towards American Red Cross's 2Steps2Minutes campaign which brought awareness to fire safety.[210]

In 2017, Carpenter performed at the We Day California event.[211] That same year, she partnered with DoSomething's Love Letters Challenge, aimed to combat isolation for senior citizens.[212] Throughout her career, Carpenter has been an avid supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.[213][214] In 2018, she participated in writing a love letter to the community for Billboard, stating that "when [fans] come to my shows with pride flags, screaming the lyrics at the top of [their] lungs, I hope [they] feel an overwhelming rush of love and safety."[215] In April 2020, Carpenter appeared in a charity version of "If the World Was Ending", which supported Doctors Without Borders during the COVID-19 pandemic.[216]

Carpenter partnered with the nonprofit PLUS1 on the Short n' Sweet Tour to create the Sabrina Carpenter Fund, focusing on "the issues of mental health, animal welfare, and the LGBTQ+ community".[217] The fund took $1 from every tour ticket sold and reached $1 million faster than any other artist PLUS1 had partnered with.[218] Half of the earnings from Carpenter's 2024 espresso-flavored ice cream collaboration with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream went to the Ali Forney Center, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting homeless LGBTQ+ youth.[219][220] Carpenter's partnership with HeadCount had more voter engagements for the 2024 United States presidential election than any other artist that year.[221] Amid the mass deportations during the second Trump administration, Carpenter encouraged donating to the National Immigration Law Center.[222] Her "Tears" performance at the 2025 VMAs included dancers in drag and signs in the background in support of trans rights.[223]

Endorsements and products

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Carpenter at a Converse photoshoot in 2019

In 2017, Carpenter endorsed Converse's Forever Chuck campaign alongside Rowan Blanchard, Alton Mason and Cole Sprouse.[224] In 2018, she became a brand ambassador for Aéropostale.[225] She became a brand ambassador for Samsung USA in 2021, as part of the company's "Team Galaxy" partnership program.[226] She performed at the Galaxy Creator Collective event hosted by Samsung in March 2022.[227] Additionally, following her album's release in 2022, she performed a livestream concert at Samsung and Billboard's Summer of Galaxy annual event.[228][229]

In September 2022, Carpenter released her debut fragrance in partnership with Scent Beauty, titled Sweet Tooth.[230][231] The fragrance was nominated as a finalist by the Fragrance Foundation Awards for "Fragrance of the Year".[232] In 2023, Carpenter announced her second fragrance, Caramel Dream.[233] In July 2024, she announced her third fragrance, Cherry Baby.[234]

In April 2024, Carpenter endorsed, and modeled for, new pieces for a campaign for Skims' Fits Everybody and Stretch Lace collections. She noted that "I loved the femininity of the whole creative" and that "I've always been a fan of the brand."[235] That year in July, Carpenter appeared in an NBC advertisement for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[236] In December 2024, Carpenter collaborated with Dunkin' Donuts to release an iced beverage, "Sabrina's Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso", named in honor of her song "Espresso".[237]

In April 2025, Fortnite collaborated with Carpenter to feature her titular skin as the main theme of Fortnite Festival Season 8, along with several other branded in-game cosmetics including emotes and music tracks.[238][239]

Personal life

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Carpenter has a close relationship with her three older sisters, Sarah, Shannon, and Cayla.[240]

Carpenter was previously in relationships with actor Bradley Steven Perry from 2014 to 2015, and actor Joshua Bassett from 2020 to 2021.[241][242] She briefly dated singer Shawn Mendes in 2023.[243]

Carpenter bought a $1.7 million house in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles in 2018. In 2023, she bought her second home, a $4.4 million house in the Hollywood Hills. In 2025, she purchased a $10.5 million penthouse in the Tribeca neighborhood of New York City.[244]

Discography

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Main articles: Sabrina Carpenter discography and List of songs recorded by Sabrina Carpenter

Tours

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Main article: List of Sabrina Carpenter concert tours
Carpenter opening for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour in 2024

Headlining

Opening act

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Noobz Brittney [252]
2013 Horns Young Merrin [252]
2018 The Hate U Give Hailey Grant [252]
2019 The Short History of the Long Road Nola [252]
Tall Girl Harper Kreyman [252]
2020 Work It Quinn Ackerman Also executive producer [252]
Clouds Samantha "Sammy" Brown [252]
2022 Emergency Maddy [252]
Tall Girl 2 Harper Kreyman [253]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Paula Episode: "Possessed" [252]
2012 Phineas and Ferb Girl Voice role; episode: "What a Croc!/Ferb TV" [252]
2013–2018 Sofia the First Princess Vivian Recurring voice role; 16 episodes [252]
2013 The Goodwin Games Young Chloe Goodwin Recurring role; 5 episodes [252]
Orange Is the New Black Jessica Wedge Episode: "Fucksgiving" [252]
Austin & Ally Lucy Episode: "Moon Week & Mentors" [252]
2014–2017 Girl Meets World Maya Hart Main role; 72 episodes [24]
2016 Wander Over Yonder Melodie Voice role; episode: "The Legend" [252]
Walk the Prank Herself Episode: "Adventures in Babysitting" [252]
Adventures in Babysitting Jenny Parker Disney Channel Original Movie [254]
2016–2019 Milo Murphy's Law Melissa Chase Main voice role; 40 episodes [252]
2017 Soy Luna Herself 2 episodes [255]
2018 Mickey and the Roadster Racers Nina Glitter Voice role; episode: "Super-Charged: Pop Star Helpers" [256]
2020 Punk'd Herself Episode: "Rat Trap with Sabrina Carpenter" [257]
Royalties Bailey Rouge 3 episodes [258]
2024 Saturday Night Live Musical guest Episode: "Jake Gyllenhaal/Sabrina Carpenter" [259]
A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter Herself Netflix special [260]
2025 Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special Musical guest NBC special [261]
Saturday Night Live Host / musical guest Episode: "Sabrina Carpenter" [262]

Theater

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Year Production Role Location Category Ref.
2015 Peter Pan and Tinker Bell: A Pirate's Christmas Wendy Darling Pasadena Playhouse Regional
2020 Mean Girls Cady Heron August Wilson Theatre Broadway

Video games

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2011 Just Dance Kids 2 Coach Video game [263]
2025 Fortnite Skin Exclusive skins; Theme of Fortnite Festival Season 8; various music and emotes [264]

Awards and nominations

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Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Sabrina Carpenter

Carpenter has won 26 awards, including two MTV Video Music Awards, two iHeartRadio Music Awards, a Billboard Women in Music honor, and a Shorty Award. Overall, she has received 58 nominations, including Grammy Award nominations for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance.

See also

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References

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Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.[1][2] Born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, to parents David and Elizabeth Carpenter, she is the youngest of four sisters. She is 5 feet (152 cm) tall with a petite build weighing approximately 48-50 kg (106-110 lbs), blonde hair, and blue eyes; she has noted reaching this height during Girl Meets World and not growing since, with possible fluctuations in weight due to lifestyle and touring, and her style evolving to glamorous, tanned looks and bold makeup in 2024-2025.[2] Carpenter first rose to prominence through acting, securing her breakout role as rebellious teenager Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017), a spin-off of Boy Meets World.[3][4] She appeared in other Disney projects, including the TV film Adventures in Babysitting (2016) and voice roles in animated series like Sofia the First.[3][4] Transitioning to music, she released her debut EP Can't Blame a Girl for Trying in 2014 and has since issued six studio albums, with her sixth, Short n' Sweet (2024), marking her commercial breakthrough through singles like "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," both of which reached the top three on the Billboard Hot 100.[5][6] The album Short n' Sweet propelled Carpenter to wider acclaim, earning her two Grammy Awards in 2025 for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance.[7][1] She followed with the seventh album Man's Best Friend in 2025, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.[1][8] Carpenter's Short n' Sweet Tour, launched in September 2024, has grossed significant box office revenue across North America and Europe, with extensions into 2025.[9] Additional honors include three MTV Video Music Awards in 2025 for Best Pop Artist and Album of the Year, as well as the Global Success award at the 2025 BRIT Awards.[10][11] Prior to her solo touring success, she served as an opening act for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in select international dates.[7]

Early life

Childhood and family background

Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter was born on May 11, 1999, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, speaking English as her primary and native language, with no reliable information from authoritative sources indicating fluency in other languages as of 2026; she was born to parents David and Elizabeth Carpenter (née Sneidar), with no confirmed Jewish heritage or religious affiliation documented in reliable sources despite unverified social media claims of Ashkenazi ancestry on her father's side; she has not publicly discussed any Jewish background in interviews or on SNL.[1] [12] She grew up in East Greenville, Pennsylvania, as the youngest of four daughters, with older sisters Cayla, Shannon, and Sarah.[13] [14] David Carpenter, who had played in a garage band during his youth, and Elizabeth, a chiropractor who owned a practice in East Greenville, provided a supportive environment that encouraged creative pursuits from an early age.[12] [15] The Carpenter family homeschooled Sabrina and her sisters, allowing flexibility for extracurricular activities amid their shared interest in performing arts.[12] [16] This educational approach aligned with the family's emphasis on individual development, as evidenced by the sisters' early involvement in local theater and music.[13] Sabrina's paternal aunt is Nancy Cartwright, the voice actress renowned for portraying Bart Simpson on the animated series The Simpsons since 1989.[17] [18] While the family maintained a relatively private life in rural Pennsylvania, this connection to entertainment indirectly influenced Sabrina's aspirations, though her parents prioritized grounded upbringing over leveraging industry ties.[17]

Early interest in performing arts

Carpenter began pursuing dance at age two, enrolling in ballet classes and later expanding to tap, jazz, hip-hop, and lyrical modern styles, which she practiced for about ten years.[19][1] This early commitment reflected her parents' support for creative activities, as her family background included two sisters also involved in dance.[20] By age six, she took up singing lessons and made her first public performance at a school talent show, where she sang "Part of Your World" from Disney's The Little Mermaid while wearing a mermaid costume.[20][21] To accommodate her growing dedication to these pursuits, her parents opted for homeschooling, freeing up time for arts-focused activities over traditional schooling.[20][1] Around age ten in 2009, Carpenter independently shared videos of herself performing cover songs on YouTube, including works by Christina Aguilera, Taylor Swift, Adele, and others, marking her initial foray into online self-promotion of vocal talents.[22][23] These efforts demonstrated proactive interest in music beyond local lessons, as she honed skills through repeated recordings and public sharing without formal industry involvement at that stage.[24] \n Carpenter was a competitive dancer in her childhood, participating in competitions with resurfaced videos of her jazz solos and other routines available on platforms like YouTube. These early clips also showcase her hip-hop skills and overall proficiency, proving she had substantial dance experience long before her acting and music career took precedence. By around age 13, when her family moved to Los Angeles to support her acting pursuits, dance classes took a backseat, leading to a hiatus from formal training. This break meant that by the time she prepared for her starring role as an amateur dancer in the 2020 Netflix film Work It, she had not properly stretched or trained for dance in approximately seven years. Carpenter noted that she had to "reteach" herself technique and rhythm while deliberately performing sloppy moves for much of the film—an ironic challenge that required more effort than dancing well, as she rebuilt strength and flexibility for the demanding choreography.

Career

2011–2014: Discovery and Disney Channel debut

Carpenter's discovery stemmed from her participation in an online singing contest hosted by Miley Cyrus in 2009, where she placed in the top three finalists among thousands of entrants, leading to meetings with industry professionals and initial representation.[25][26] This exposure facilitated her entry into acting, with her first on-screen role occurring in 2011 as Paula Moretti, a young victim, in the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episode "Possessed," aired on January 5, 2011.[27][28] By early 2013, at age 13, Carpenter was cast as Maya Hart, the rebellious best friend to the lead character, in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, a sequel to Boy Meets World.[29] The series premiered on June 27, 2014, marking her debut in a major Disney Channel role alongside Rowan Blanchard and original cast members like Ben Savage.[29] Concurrently, she signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records, the Disney-owned label, at age 14, setting the stage for her musical endeavors.[30] Her debut single, "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying," was released on March 14, 2014, prior to the show's launch, introducing her as a singer with influences from pop and country styles developed through early vocal training.[1] The track, along with promotional performances tied to Girl Meets World, helped establish her dual identity as an actress and emerging artist within the Disney ecosystem during this period.[31]

2015–2017: Initial albums and musical establishment

Carpenter released her debut studio album, Eyes Wide Open, on April 14, 2015, via Hollywood Records.[32] The record featured 10 tracks, including lead single "We'll Be the Stars" released in January 2015 and the title track issued later that year.[33] It debuted and peaked at number 43 on the US Billboard 200 chart.[34] On October 14, 2016, she issued her follow-up album, EVOLution, also through Hollywood Records, comprising 10 songs with a runtime of 33 minutes.[35] The project was promoted by singles "On Purpose," released July 29, 2016, and "Thumbs," which followed on January 3, 2017.[36] EVOLution entered the Billboard 200 at number 28, marking an improvement over her prior release.[37] To establish her presence as a live performer, Carpenter launched her first headlining tour, the EVOLution Tour, on October 18, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee, with dates spanning the United States through December.[38] In 2017, she conducted the De-Tour, a 30-city North American outing commencing July 6 in Vancouver, British Columbia, featuring opening acts Alex Aiono and New Hope Club.[39] These efforts, alongside performances at events like the Radio Disney Music Awards where she showcased tracks from both albums, solidified her transition from Disney-associated acting to independent musical output.[35]

2018–2020: Singular Acts and expansion into acting

In November 2018, Carpenter released her third studio album, Singular: Act I, through Hollywood Records on November 9.[40] The project featured the lead single "Almost Love," issued on June 6, 2018, and debuted during a live television performance.[40] It peaked at number 84 on the UK Albums Chart, maintaining presence for one week.[41] Earlier that year, in March, she collaborated with DJ Jonas Blue on the single "Alien," which topped the US Dance Club Songs chart.[42] Carpenter followed with Singular: Act II, her fourth studio album and the concluding installment of the Singular series, on July 19, 2019, marking her last release under Hollywood Records.[43] The album comprised nine tracks, emphasizing her evolving pop sound with self-written contributions.[44] She received a nomination for Best Crush Song at the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards for "Why," reflecting recognition amid her musical output.[45] Parallel to her music, Carpenter broadened her acting portfolio beyond television. In 2018, she portrayed Hailey, the well-intentioned but oblivious best friend of the protagonist, in the drama film The Hate U Give, adapted from Angie Thomas's novel and addressing themes of racial injustice.[3] The following year, she appeared in the Netflix romantic comedy Tall Girl as Harper, the supportive companion to the lead character navigating height-related insecurities.[3] These roles signified her shift toward feature films, diversifying from Disney Channel series like Girl Meets World. Her voice work extended into 2019 with contributions to the animated series Milo Murphy's Law.[3]

2021–2023: Emails I Can't Send and rising independence

In January 2021, Carpenter signed with Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group, transitioning from her previous Disney-affiliated label Hollywood Records after fulfilling a five-album contract that included four studio releases.[46] This move allowed greater artistic autonomy, as she later described the prior Disney era as constraining her output to material deemed suitable for younger audiences.[1] Her debut Island single, "Skin," released on January 22, 2021, debuted at number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her first entry on that chart and signaling a shift toward mature pop themes centered on post-breakup resilience.[47] Follow-up singles included "Skinny Dipping" on April 29, 2021, which explored vulnerability in relationships, and "Vicious" on May 13, 2022, critiquing emotional manipulation.[48] ![Sabrina Carpenter performing at the Wiltern Theatre, October 15, 2022][float-right] Carpenter's fifth studio album, Emails I Can't Send, was released on July 15, 2022, comprising 13 tracks that drew from personal experiences, including unmailed correspondences reflecting on a high-profile breakup. The title track, "emails i can't send", is a piano ballad addressing personal betrayal, inspired by her father's infidelity.[49] [Verse]
It's times like these, wish I had a time machine
So I could see what you did October 13th
At 10:15, were you really asleep?
Were you lyin' to me and the family?
There's no "us" in us when I'm lackin' trust
You wanna discuss, ugh, you disgust me
Don't make me cuss you out, why'd you let me down?
Don't say sorry now
And thanks to you, I, I can't love right
I get nice guys and villainize them
Read their texts like they're havin' sex right now
Scared I'll find out that it's true
And if I do, then I blame you
For every worst that I assume
When I'm forty-five, someone calls me their wife
And he fucks our lives in one selfish night
Don't think I'll find forgiveness as fast as mom did
And God, I love you, but you're such a dipshit
Please fuckin' fix this
'Cause you were all I looked up to
Now I can't even look at you [Outro]
(You too)
I mean, as they say in Chicago (Yeah)
"He had it comin'". The album debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200, her highest charting release to date, and reached number 21 on the UK Albums Chart, with equivalent sales exceeding 3 million units driven largely by streaming.[50][51] Standout singles "Nonsense," released August 5, 2022, and "Feather," released October 14, 2022, both achieved RIAA Platinum certification, with "Nonsense" gaining traction through improvised outro variations during live performances that emphasized her unscripted humor and vocal ad-libs.[6] To promote the album, Carpenter launched the Emails I Can't Send Tour on September 29, 2022, in Atlanta, Georgia, with the initial North American leg concluding on October 20, 2022, in Orlando, Florida, before extending to South America, Europe, and Asia, ending August 4, 2023.[52] The tour showcased expanded production elements, including elaborate staging and setlists blending new material with earlier hits, underscoring her growing command of live audiences independent of Disney-associated branding.[53] A deluxe edition of the album, Emails I Can't Send Fwd:, followed on August 4, 2023, adding six tracks such as "Espresso" pre-release teaser material, further solidifying her momentum toward self-directed pop stardom.[33]

2024–2025: Short n' Sweet, Man's Best Friend, and commercial peak

Carpenter released her sixth studio album, Short n' Sweet, on August 23, 2024, through Island Records.[54] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, earning 362,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 105,000 vinyl sales, the second-largest vinyl week of 2024.[50] [55] Lead singles "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" both reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Carpenter's first chart-toppers.[56] By November 2024, Short n' Sweet achieved platinum status in the United Kingdom with 302,940 units sold.[57] The Short n' Sweet Tour commenced on September 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, supporting the album with arena performances across North America and Europe.[58] The tour extended into 2025, including European dates in March and a second North American leg starting October 23, 2025, concluding with the final concert at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on November 23, 2025, featuring openers such as Ravyn Lenae and Amber Mark.[58] [59][60] European box office success propelled Carpenter to the top of Pollstar's Artist Power Index in April 2025.[9] On August 29, 2025, Carpenter released her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend, also via Island Records, comprising 12 tracks.[61] The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 366,000 equivalent units in its opening week.[62] Themes in the album explore relationships, sexual dynamics, and personal frustrations, as interpreted in track analyses.[63] This period marked Carpenter's commercial apex, with Short n' Sweet winning Best Pop Vocal Album and "Espresso" earning Best Pop Solo Performance at the 2025 Grammy Awards.[7] She received the Global Success award at the 2025 BRIT Awards, recognizing international chart dominance.[64] Overall, Carpenter amassed over 25.5 million equivalent album units by late 2024, driven primarily by Short n' Sweet's 11.7 million units.[6]

Artistry

Musical styles and evolution

Sabrina Carpenter's debut studio album, Eyes Wide Open (2015), established her initial sound in teen pop and folk-pop, incorporating acoustic elements such as guitars, piano, and drums alongside subtle country influences.[65] The record's production emphasized straightforward pop-rock structures with occasional electronic touches, reflecting her Disney-affiliated origins and youthful appeal.[66] Her sophomore album, EVOLution (2016), marked a pivot toward dance-pop, diverging from the folk-leaning predecessor by integrating electropop, contemporary R&B, and house elements for a more mature, energetic aesthetic.[67] This shift introduced techno sonics and upbeat rhythms, signaling Carpenter's intent to broaden beyond teen-oriented constraints while maintaining pop accessibility.[48] Critics noted the album's evolution as a deliberate maturation, with tracks emphasizing vocal confidence over acoustic simplicity.[68] The Singular extended plays—Act I (2018) and Act II (2019)—further entrenched dance-pop as a core style, blending R&B influences and self-empowerment themes across co-written tracks that prioritized rhythmic hooks and vocal layering.[69] These releases expanded into club-oriented production, with Act II featuring danceable fusions that highlighted Carpenter's growing songwriting autonomy post-Disney.[70] Emails I Can't Send (2022), her first independent release under Island Records, reverted to pop and folk-pop foundations but incorporated synth-pop, alternative pop, and bedroom pop textures for a confessional, narrative-driven tone.[71] The album's production balanced introspective storytelling with electropop edges, evidencing a stylistic refinement toward emotional depth over pure dance energy.[72] Short n' Sweet (2024) exemplifies Carpenter's latest eclectic pop phase, weaving disco, country, 2000s pop, and bluegrass motifs into concise, upbeat structures that prioritize lyrical wit and genre fluidity.[73] This evolution underscores a command of varied subgenres, driven by producers like Jack Antonoff, yielding commercially dominant tracks that synthesize her prior dance and folk roots into a polished, versatile sound.[48]

Influences and songwriting process

Carpenter has cited a range of artists as key influences on her music, drawing from pop, R&B, and classic rock traditions. She has named Christina Aguilera and Rihanna as major inspirations, particularly for their R&B-infused pop styles, alongside figures like Whitney Houston, Britney Spears, and Aretha Franklin.[74] In her 2025 album Man's Best Friend, tracks pay homage to Dolly Parton, ABBA, and Aguilera again, reflecting a blend of country, disco, and vocal-driven pop elements.[75] Her early exposure to The Beatles sparked her songwriting interest; hearing "Rocky Raccoon" from their 1968 White Album prompted her to begin composing original songs as a child.[76] Carpenter's recent listening habits include Dolly Parton, Bee Gees, ABBA, and Kacey Musgraves among her top five streamed artists, indicating ongoing affinities for narrative-driven country, harmonies, and melodic pop.[77] Her songwriting process often involves personal experiences and rapid collaboration, emphasizing emotional authenticity over prolonged revision. For instance, "Please Please Please" from her 2024 album Short n' Sweet was co-written in a single day during a session with producer Jack Antonoff and songwriter Steph Jones, starting from a riff and building lyrics around relational cautionary themes.[78] Similarly, "Love Song" emerged from a journal entry transformed into lyrics within an hour. Carpenter frequently co-writes with established collaborators like Amy Allen, who contributed to hits such as "Espresso," where initial hummed melodies from spontaneous inspiration were refined into structured hooks during production.[79][80] She draws directly from lived events, such as twenties-era relationships for Emails I Can't Send (2022), prioritizing relatable, diaristic narratives that evolve through iterative sessions rather than isolated composition.[81] This approach yields concise, hook-focused tracks, as seen in Short n' Sweet, where Allen noted Carpenter's ability to distill complex interpersonal dynamics into sharp, infectious phrases.[82]

Vocal technique and live performances

Sabrina Carpenter possesses a vocal range spanning approximately three octaves and one tone live, from C3 to D6, with overall documented notes reaching B2 to F6 in studio and select performances.[83][84] Her technique features a mix of chest and head voice, enabling transitions between airy, breathy tones and belted notes up to F5 in chest/mix register.[85][86] Vocal analyses highlight her control in higher registers, with a distinctive intimate, falsetto-like quality often described as a "telephone voice" that adds emotional depth to pop deliveries.[87] While her breathy style suits contemporary pop, critics and coaches note improvements in power and consistency over time, particularly in raw, unprocessed settings like her January 2025 Tiny Desk Concert.[88][89] Carpenter's live performances emphasize high-energy choreography, thematic staging, and vocal reliability, evolving from smaller venue tours to arena spectacles. Her 2024–2025 Short n' Sweet Tour, her first arena headline run supporting the album of the same name, featured sold-out shows including Madison Square Garden on September 30, 2024, and CFG Bank Arena on October 6, 2024, with production elements evoking a "vintage slumber party" aesthetic complete with detailed sets and costume changes.[90][91] Reviews praised her polished execution, blending sarcasm, sparkle, and Broadway-level precision, with strong vocal delivery amid playful interactions like fan cameos and covers.[92][93] Earlier tours, such as the 2022 Emails I Can't Send Tour, showcased growing stage command in theaters, while guest spots like opening for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in 2024 demonstrated her ability to hold large crowds.[94] Overall, her shows maintain vocal integrity without heavy auto-tune reliance, contributing to positive reception for entertainment value and technical proficiency.[95][96]

Music videos

Sabrina Carpenter's music videos generally focus on light-hearted, romantic, playful, or empowering themes typical of pop music, with no known depictions of scenes involving death or dying.

Acting and other media appearances

Television and film roles

Carpenter's acting career commenced with minor guest roles in television series. In 2011, she appeared as a young victim in the episode "Possessing Teen" of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2013, she had a recurring role as Chloe in the Fox comedy series The Goodwin Games, appearing in three episodes.[97] Her breakthrough role arrived in 2014 as Maya Hart, the rebellious best friend of the protagonist, in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, a spin-off of Boy Meets World. The series aired from June 27, 2014, to January 20, 2017, spanning three seasons and 72 episodes, during which Carpenter's performance as the sarcastic, street-smart Maya earned her recognition among younger audiences.[98] Transitioning from television, Carpenter starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting in 2016, playing Jenny, one of the kidnapped sisters in this remake of the 1987 comedy.[3] Subsequent film roles included Hailey, a well-meaning but oblivious white friend in the drama The Hate U Give (2018), adapted from Angie Thomas's novel about racial injustice. In 2019, she portrayed Harper Kreyman, the confident younger sister, in the Netflix romantic comedy Tall Girl, and Nola in the independent drama The Short History of the Long Road, for which she received a Jury Award for Best Performance at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Carpenter continued with leading roles in Netflix's dance competition film Work It (2020), as ambitious high schooler Quinn Ackerman, and in the biographical drama Clouds (2020), as Samantha "Sammy" Brown, a friend of terminally ill musician Zach Sobiech.[99] Her most recent film appearance was as Maddy in the comedy-thriller Emergency (2022), which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She reprised Harper Kreyman in the sequel Tall Girl 2 (2022).[99]
YearTitleRoleMedium
2011Law & Order: Special Victims UnitYoung victimTV series (1 episode)
2013The Goodwin GamesChloeTV series (3 episodes)[97]
2014–2017Girl Meets WorldMaya HartTV series (72 episodes)
2016Adventures in BabysittingJennyTV film[3]
2018The Hate U GiveHaileyFilm
2019Tall GirlHarper KreymanFilm
2019The Short History of the Long RoadNolaFilm
2020Work ItQuinn AckermanFilm
2020CloudsSamantha "Sammy" BrownFilm[99]
2022EmergencyMaddyFilm
2022Tall Girl 2Harper KreymanFilm[99]

Theater and voice work

Carpenter made her Broadway debut as Cady Heron in the musical Mean Girls at the August Wilson Theatre, with performances beginning on March 10, 2020.[100] Her limited engagement, originally scheduled to run until June 7, 2020, concluded after two performances on March 10 and 11 due to the Broadway shutdown prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic.[101] No additional theater credits have been reported for Carpenter following this role.[102] In voice acting, Carpenter contributed to several Disney animated series early in her career. She provided the voice of an unnamed girl in the Phineas and Ferb episode "What a Croc!/Ferb TV," which aired in 2012.[103] From 2013 to 2018, she recurred as Princess Vivian across 16 episodes of Sofia the First.[104] Carpenter also voiced Melissa Chase, a main character, in Milo Murphy's Law from 2016 to 2019, including the continuity special Milo Murphy's Law: The Phineas and Ferb Effect released in 2018.[3] These roles leveraged her vocal range, described in industry profiles as soprano, within ensemble-driven animated formats.[104]

Business ventures

As of early 2026, Carpenter's net worth is estimated at $29 million according to Forbes, reflecting strong 2025 earnings from tours and album releases.[105] Other estimates, such as $16 million from Celebrity Net Worth, differ.[106]

Endorsements and brand partnerships

Carpenter has engaged in several high-profile brand partnerships, particularly in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors, aligning with her rising commercial profile in the mid-2020s. In April 2024, she starred in a Skims campaign promoting the brand's spring intimates collection, featuring lace lingerie and loungewear inspired by 1990s aesthetics, which generated $5.5 million in media impact value within the first 48 hours of launch.[107][108] In September 2024, Carpenter became Redken's first global brand ambassador, marking her initial foray into haircare endorsements; the partnership highlights her signature long blonde hair and involves promotional campaigns, including ads for products like Leave It In conditioner.[109][110] She has also collaborated with Wavytalk as the official hair-tool sponsor for her Short n' Sweet Tour starting in October 2024, integrating their styling tools into tour production.[111] Food and beverage tie-ins have capitalized on her music releases, such as a limited-edition "Espresso" ice cream flavor with Van Leeuwen launched on June 28, 2024, available in stores and online.[112] In August 2025, she entered a multi-year global partnership with Johnnie Walker, focusing on cocktails, creativity, and youth-oriented marketing to appeal to Gen Z consumers.[113] On January 14, 2026, a teaser video was released for Carpenter's Super Bowl commercial endorsement with Pringles, depicting her plucking Pringles chips arranged as flower petals in a "he loves me, he loves me not" game before reaching for the chips, accompanied by taglines such as "Love at first bite. Once you pop, the love don't stop.", with the full ad set to air during Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026.[114][115] Additional endorsements include Prada Beauty, where she serves as a partner promoting cosmetics, as well as past collaborations with brands like Versace, Coca-Cola, Dunkin', Aéropostale, Airbnb, and Cash App, though specifics on durations and campaigns for these vary and are less prominently detailed in public announcements.[116][111][117]

Product lines and merchandising

Carpenter launched her own fragrance line, branded as Fragrance by Sabrina, in 2022 through a partnership with Scent Beauty.[107] The initial release included scents such as Me Espresso and Sweet Tooth, both eau de parfum formulations marketed for their gourmand profiles inspired by Carpenter's aesthetic.[118] By October 2025, Sweet Tooth expanded distribution via a retail partnership with Ulta Beauty, making it available in physical stores alongside online channels.[119] These products emphasize accessibility, with pricing positioned for mass-market appeal, and have been promoted through Carpenter's social media and tour integrations.[120] Beyond fragrances, Carpenter's merchandising primarily revolves around music-related apparel and accessories sold via her official online store at store.sabrinacarpenter.com.[121] Items include tour-specific hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, and vinyl bundles tied to albums like Short n' Sweet (2024) and the subsequent Man's Best Friend (2025), with limited-edition prints and zip-up hoodies reprinting popular designs.[122] Exclusive merchandise drops accompany album releases and tours, such as the August 2025 Los Angeles pop-up for Man's Best Friend, which offered on-site purchases of apparel and collectibles not available elsewhere.[123] Retail partners like Hot Topic also distribute officially licensed items, expanding reach to fan conventions and mall outlets.[124] This merchandising strategy leverages Carpenter's concert draw, with tour venues featuring on-site sales booths, and online exclusives driving direct-to-consumer revenue.[125] No independent clothing or beauty lines beyond fragrances have been launched, with products focusing on branded extensions of her discography rather than standalone ventures.[107]

Activism and philanthropy

Political engagement and voter mobilization

Sabrina Carpenter partnered with the non-partisan nonprofit HeadCount to promote voter registration and participation during her Short n' Sweet tour in 2024. Through on-site activations at concerts, digital campaigns, and direct fan outreach, her efforts resulted in the registration of 35,814 new voters, surpassing any other artist's contributions that year.[126] Overall, Carpenter engaged over 260,000 individuals in voter actions, including pledge-taking and information-sharing, setting a record for HeadCount's artist partnerships.[127] HeadCount's initiatives under Carpenter's involvement focused on increasing turnout among young demographics without endorsing specific candidates, aligning with the organization's emphasis on civic engagement over partisanship.[128] This built on her prior collaboration with the group in 2023, where she ranked as its top artist partner for generating voter interactions.[129] Concert venues featured registration booths and QR codes linking to HeadCount's platform, capitalizing on her audience's median age of 18-24 to drive empirical gains in eligible voter rolls ahead of the November 5, 2024, presidential election.[130] Following Donald Trump's victory over Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, Carpenter expressed personal dismay during a November 7, 2024, performance in Seattle, telling the audience, "Sorry about our country," which observers interpreted as regret over the outcome.[131] She also voiced support for women in the post-election context, stating hopes for unity and resilience amid the results.[132] These remarks, made without formal candidate endorsement during the campaign, highlighted her alignment with progressive sentiments on social issues, though her mobilization work remained framed as non-partisan.[133] On December 2, 2025, Carpenter demanded that the White House stop using her song "Juno" in a video montage promoting federal immigration enforcement actions, describing the association as "disgusting" and objecting to its alignment with the administration's agenda.[134]

Support for social causes

Carpenter established the Sabrina Carpenter Fund in partnership with the nonprofit PLUS1 in June 2024, directing $1 from each ticket sale of her Short n' Sweet Tour toward causes including mental health advocacy, LGBTQ+ rights, and animal welfare.[135][136] By August 2024, the fund had raised nearly $600,000 to support relevant organizations.[137] It reached $1 million in donations by June 2025, marking the fastest-growing artist fund in PLUS1's history and supporting groups such as the UK-based suicide prevention organization PAPYRUS, The Jed Foundation for mental health, the LGBT National Help Center, the Transgender Law Center, and Best Friends Animal Society.[135][138][139] In June 2025, Carpenter made a separate donation to the National Immigration Law Center, an organization focused on immigrants' rights and legal aid.[140] The Short n' Sweet Tour also allocated proceeds to education initiatives and support for LGBTQ+ youth, though specific recipient details beyond the fund's core partners remain limited in public disclosures.[141] These efforts reflect targeted philanthropy tied to tour revenue rather than broad endorsements of policy changes.[142]

Criticisms of activist positions

Critics within feminist discourse have challenged Carpenter's portrayal of female sexuality as insufficiently empowering, arguing that it prioritizes male-oriented provocation over substantive gender equity. For example, the artwork for her 2025 album Man's Best Friend, depicting her in a suggestive pose interpreted by some as evoking sexual subjugation, prompted accusations of reinforcing patriarchal tropes rather than subverting them.[143][144] Commentators contended that such imagery, while defended by Carpenter as personal expression, lacks the satirical depth to qualify as progressive feminism and instead invites objectification under the guise of autonomy.[145] Carpenter's implicit political stances have also faced backlash for perceived overreach into partisanship, alienating audiences expecting entertainment neutrality. Following Donald Trump's 2024 presidential victory, her onstage remark in Seattle—"Sorry about our country"—was interpreted as lamenting the outcome of Kamala Harris's defeat, drawing criticism from conservative observers for politicizing her performances and prioritizing ideological signaling over broad appeal.[131][146] This echoed earlier instances, such as her 2023 MTV Video Music Awards performance featuring a "protect the dolls" sign, which some viewed as a veiled endorsement of progressive causes like reproductive rights, prompting calls for artists to "stick to music" amid cultural polarization.[147] Such critiques highlight tensions between Carpenter's self-proclaimed empowerment narrative and demands for alignment with orthodox activist frameworks, with detractors asserting that her positions risk superficiality by blending commercial sensuality with selective social commentary.[148]

Controversies

Involvement in high-profile feuds

Sabrina Carpenter became involved in a widely publicized romantic entanglement in late 2020, when she began dating actor and singer Joshua Bassett shortly after his breakup with Olivia Rodrigo, both former Disney co-stars.[149] The situation escalated into public scrutiny following Rodrigo's release of "drivers license" on January 8, 2021, which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and featured lyrics interpreted by fans and media as referencing an ex-boyfriend moving on with "that blonde girl who always made me doubt," aligning with Carpenter's appearance and timeline of dating Bassett.[150] [151] Carpenter responded with her single "Skin," released on January 22, 2021, which included lines such as "Maybe 'blonde' was the only rhyme" and addressed public pressure to remain silent, widely viewed as a direct rebuttal to the narrative surrounding Rodrigo's song.[149] Bassett also contributed to the discourse by releasing "Lie to Me" around the same period, further fueling fan theories of a love triangle.[150] Neither Carpenter nor Rodrigo explicitly confirmed the songs targeted each other, but the overlapping lyrics and timing led to extensive media coverage and fan-driven analysis, amplifying the perceived feud through social media and chart success—Rodrigo's track held the top spot for eight weeks, while Carpenter's addressed the backlash she faced for dating Bassett.[152] [153] Carpenter later reflected on the incident in interviews, stating in June 2025 that she no longer dwells on it and viewed "Skin" as an honest expression amid the controversy, which she said helped propel her career by drawing attention to her music.[153] Rumors of ongoing animosity persisted into 2024 and 2025, with some speculating Rodrigo's album Guts contained subtle references, though both artists avoided direct engagement.[154] Signs of reconciliation emerged in early 2025, including Carpenter attending Rodrigo's BST Hyde Park concert in London on June 28 and the two hugging during a commercial break at the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, as captured in photos and videos.[155] [156] Beyond this, Carpenter has largely avoided other sustained personal rivalries, though fan comparisons arose in 2024 with Chappell Roan over stylistic similarities in pop aesthetics and tour aesthetics, without evidence of direct conflict between the artists.[157] A brief debate in October 2025 questioned potential cultural appropriation in her Saturday Night Live performance echoing elements of Rina Sawayama's style, but it remained a public discourse rather than a personal dispute.[158]

Backlash over sexual themes and imagery

Sabrina Carpenter has faced criticism for incorporating explicit sexual themes and imagery into her live performances, particularly during her Short n' Sweet Tour, which began in September 2024 and continued into 2025, where she simulated sexual positions onstage amid audiences including minors.[159][160] Parents and observers expressed concerns over the suitability of such content, citing provocative dance moves, costumes, and gestures like mimicking intercourse during songs such as "Juno," with reports of backlash intensifying after a March 22, 2025, Paris concert where Carpenter performed a racy position with male dancers.[161][162] Critics, including some former Disney audience members, argued that Carpenter's shift from family-friendly roles to overt sexualization exploits her young fanbase, with social media discussions highlighting discomfort over children witnessing innuendo-laden lyrics and visuals marketed without age restrictions.[163][148] This sentiment peaked around her August 2025 album Man's Best Friend, whose cover art depicted Carpenter on her hands and knees with a man pulling her hair, drawing accusations of promoting degradation and objectification from online commentators and conservative outlets.[164][161] Carpenter responded to the backlash in June 2025 interviews, dismissing critics as "obsessed" with sex and emphasizing that her shows prioritize empowerment for young women attendees while rejecting pearl-clutching over consensual adult expression.[159][165] She maintained that selective focus on sexual elements ignores broader artistic intent, though detractors countered that such defenses overlook the causal risks of normalizing explicit content for impressionable viewers transitioning from her Disney-era appeal.[166][167] Mainstream coverage often framed the controversy as outdated prudishness, potentially reflecting institutional biases toward viewing female sexual agency as inherently progressive, despite empirical parental complaints indicating mismatched expectations for her demographic.[168][169]

Album artwork and marketing disputes

The cover artwork for Sabrina Carpenter's 2025 album Man's Best Friend, photographed by Bryce Anderson and unveiled in June 2025, depicted the singer kneeling in a pose interpreted by critics as submissive and sexually suggestive, with her hands positioned like paws toward an anonymous male figure.[170][171] This imagery prompted widespread online debate, with detractors including feminist commentators and a women's advocacy organization labeling it "regressive," degrading to women, and reliant on outdated submissive tropes, particularly concerning given Carpenter's appeal to younger audiences.[172][173] Conservative influencers and some fans echoed these concerns, viewing the pose as overly explicit or emblematic of troubling marketing trends akin to TikTok's "trad-wife" aesthetics.[144][172] Carpenter responded to the backlash in late August 2025, expressing shock and dismissing critics as overly sensitive individuals who "need to get out more," arguing that much of the outrage stemmed from those unfamiliar with the album's content.[174] She maintained that the artwork aligned with her artistic intent, emphasizing empowerment through satire rather than literal subjugation, a defense supported by singer Carly Simon, who praised Carpenter's boldness amid the criticism.[175][148] On June 26, 2025, Carpenter released an alternate cover version, humorously described as "approved by God," featuring less provocative imagery to address some complaints while retaining the original for standard editions.[176] The controversy extended to broader marketing critiques, with observers accusing Carpenter's promotional strategy of deliberately invoking controversy through hyper-sexualized visuals reminiscent of 1990s pop aesthetics or "Lolita"-inspired tropes to generate buzz, a tactic seen as manipulative given her transition from Disney-era roles to adult-oriented content.[177][178] This echoed prior pushback against the explicit themes in her 2024 album Short n' Sweet and its tour performances, where suggestive staging drew similar accusations of prioritizing shock value over substance.[179] Despite the disputes, proponents argued the approach effectively rebranded Carpenter as a mature artist, leveraging polarized reactions for heightened visibility without legal or internal conflicts.[180][181]

Personal life

Family dynamics and upbringing influences

Sabrina Carpenter was born on May 11, 1999, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, to parents Elizabeth and David Carpenter. Elizabeth, a chiropractor operating a practice in East Greenville, Pennsylvania, had a background as a dancer and received vocal training, which later connected to Sabrina's own instruction. David, who played in a garage band during his youth, contributed to the household's creative atmosphere by constructing Sabrina's initial recording studio in their home when she was 10 years old.[12][182][183] The youngest of four sisters, Carpenter grew up alongside Sarah, a singer; Shannon, a dancer; and Cayla, a hairstylist, in a close-knit family that emphasized performance and artistic expression. Family gatherings often featured activities like karaoke, which helped build her early confidence in entertaining. Her parents actively nurtured her talents from childhood, with Elizabeth's dancing background sparking Sabrina's initial interest in performance and David providing practical support for her burgeoning musical pursuits.[12][182] Homeschooled by her parents in rural Pennsylvania, Carpenter benefited from a flexible education that allowed time for voice lessons starting at age six and uploading cover songs to YouTube, fostering her self-directed development in music and acting. The family's relocation to Los Angeles when she was 13 directly facilitated her entry into professional opportunities, reflecting their commitment to her ambitions. This supportive dynamic, rooted in parental encouragement and sibling involvement in the arts, cultivated her resilience and creativity, with the rural Pennsylvania setting credited by Carpenter for enhancing her imaginative outlook amid limited external distractions.[183][12][182]

Romantic relationships and public scrutiny

Carpenter's early romantic life included a relationship with fellow Disney actor Bradley Steven Perry, which began in 2014 during her time on Girl Meets World and ended shortly thereafter.[184] [185] She was later linked to actor Griffin Gluck from 2019 to 2020, with the pair appearing together publicly before parting ways amicably.[186] In late 2020, Carpenter was romantically linked to Joshua Bassett, coinciding with the release of Olivia Rodrigo's "Drivers License," which fueled widespread speculation of a love triangle involving Rodrigo's prior connection to Bassett from their High School Musical: The Musical: The Series collaboration.[187] [149] Bassett and Carpenter collaborated on the song "We Both Reached for the Gun" for the show's soundtrack and she later released the single "Skin," but neither confirmed an exclusive relationship; Bassett described the period as non-toxic in a 2021 interview, emphasizing personal growth over drama.[188] The association drew intense public scrutiny, with Carpenter facing online backlash accusing her of inserting herself into Rodrigo's relationship, prompting her 2022 tracks "Because I Liked a Boy" and "Vicious," which addressed the reputational harm and victim-blaming she experienced.[151] [152] No direct evidence substantiated claims of infidelity or deliberate overlap, and Rodrigo has not publicly commented on Carpenter specifically.[149] Carpenter was spotted with singer Shawn Mendes in early 2023, including at events like Miley Cyrus's album release party, leading to brief dating rumors that Mendes publicly denied in March 2023.[184] [189] The connection resurfaced in late 2024 amid speculation of overlap with Mendes's on-again history with Camila Cabello, with Mendes later expressing regret over past relational patterns in a podcast but not confirming details of the involvement.[190] Public interest remained limited compared to prior incidents, focusing more on Mendes's timeline than Carpenter's agency. From December 2023 to December 2024, Carpenter dated Irish actor Barry Keoghan, with the pair confirming their relationship through public appearances at events like the 2024 Golden Globes and Paris Fashion Week.[191] [192] They parted ways citing demanding schedules, though unverified rumors of Keoghan's infidelity with influencer Breckie Hill circulated post-split without substantiation from either party.[193] [194] Carpenter addressed her single status in a June 2025 Rolling Stone interview, noting the challenges of breakups under public observation but emphasizing privacy moving forward.[195] Overall, her relationships have attracted scrutiny amplified by social media and fan speculation, often projecting interpersonal conflicts onto broader narratives of betrayal despite limited concrete evidence.[196]

Discography

Studio albums

Sabrina Carpenter's debut studio album, Eyes Wide Open, was released on April 14, 2015, by Hollywood Records.[197] The album, consisting of acoustic folk-pop and piano ballads, debuted at number 43 on the US Billboard 200 chart.[198] Her second album, Evolution (stylized as EVOLution), followed on October 14, 2016, also via Hollywood Records, shifting toward electropop and dance-pop sounds recorded between September 2015 and August 2016.[199] It peaked at number 28 on the US Billboard 200.[37] The third album, Singular: Act I, arrived on November 9, 2018, through Hollywood Records as the first installment of a planned two-part project.[200] It reached number 103 on the US Billboard 200.[37] Singular: Act II, the sequel and fourth studio album, was issued on July 19, 2019, marking Carpenter's final release with Hollywood Records. It peaked at number 138 on the US Billboard 200.[201][202] Emails I Can't Send, her fifth studio album and first with Island Records, debuted on July 15, 2022, peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard 200 and accumulating over 3 million equivalent album units globally through sales and streaming.[6] Her sixth album, Short n' Sweet, released August 23, 2024, by Island Records, topped the US Billboard 200 with 362,000 equivalent album units in its first week, including 184,000 pure sales, and achieved platinum certification in the UK with 302,940 units by late 2024.[50][57] Her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend, was released on August 29, 2025, by Island Records. It debuted at number 1 on the US Billboard 200 with 366,000 equivalent album units in its first week.[203]
AlbumRelease dateLabelUS Billboard 200 peak
Eyes Wide OpenApril 14, 2015Hollywood Records43
EvolutionOctober 14, 2016Hollywood Records28
Singular: Act INovember 9, 2018Hollywood Records103
Singular: Act IIJuly 19, 2019Hollywood Records138
Emails I Can't SendJuly 15, 2022Island Records23
Short n' SweetAugust 23, 2024Island Records1
Man's Best FriendAugust 29, 2025Island Records1

Singles and EPs

Sabrina Carpenter released her debut extended play, Can't Blame a Girl for Trying, on November 14, 2014, through Hollywood Records, featuring five tracks including the lead single "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying," which peaked at number 77 on the Billboard Hot 100. The EP marked her transition from acting to music, blending pop and country influences, but achieved modest commercial performance with limited chart presence beyond initial digital sales. Her second EP, the holiday-themed Fruitcake, arrived on November 17, 2023, independently, containing six songs such as "A Nonsense Christmas" medley and "Merry Swiftmas," reaching number three on the Billboard Top Holiday Albums chart driven by seasonal streaming surges.[6] Carpenter's singles discography spans over 20 releases, with early efforts tied to Disney soundtracks and albums yielding niche success, such as "We'll Be the Stars" from Girl Meets World (2015), which entered the Bubbling Under Hot 100. Breakthrough occurred with "Thumbs" from Evolution (2016), peaking at number 77 on the Hot 100, followed by "Why" (2017) at number 80, both benefiting from promotional ties to her acting roles. Independent era singles from Emails I Can't Send (2022), including "Vicious" and "Feather," gained traction on TikTok, with "Feather" reaching number 21 on the Hot 100 amid viral choreography challenges.[33] The 2024 singles from Short n' Sweet propelled Carpenter to global prominence: "Espresso," released April 11, debuted at number three on the Hot 100 and topped charts in over 10 countries, certified quadruple platinum in the US for exceeding four million units. "Please Please Please," issued June 6, became her first Hot 100 number one on July 6, 2024, holding the position for one week and achieving similar international dominance. "Taste," from August 2024, entered at number two, marking her as the first artist since The Beatles to occupy the Hot 100's top three spots simultaneously in the UK.[33][6] In 2025, "Manchild" debuted at number one on the Hot 100 on September 10, extending her streak of top-two peaks.[8] These tracks' success stemmed from algorithmic promotion on platforms like Spotify and TikTok, alongside Carpenter's vocal range and witty lyrics, rather than traditional radio dominance.[204]
SingleRelease DateAlbum/EPUS Hot 100 Peak
EspressoApril 11, 2024Short n' Sweet3
Please Please PleaseJune 6, 2024Short n' Sweet1
TasteAugust 9, 2024Short n' Sweet2
ManchildJune 5, 2025Man's Best Friend1[8]

Tours and live performances

Headlining tours

Sabrina Carpenter's headlining tours began with the Evolution Tour in 2016, supporting her second studio album Evolution. The tour consisted of 22 dates across the United States, starting October 18, 2016, in Nashville, Tennessee, at Rocketown, and concluding February 25, 2017.[205] It featured performances in mid-sized venues like The Loft in Atlanta and Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, emphasizing her transition from Disney acting roles to live music performances.[206] The De-Tour followed in 2017 as her second headlining outing, a shorter North American run of club and theater shows promoting ongoing singles and album tracks. It included dates such as July 7, 2017, at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California, highlighting Carpenter's growing stage presence with setlists blending pop and acoustic elements. In 2019, the Singular Tour served as her third headlining effort, tied to the Singular duology albums (Act I and Act II). Spanning North America with stops in venues like The Wellmont Theater in Montclair, New Jersey, it featured elaborate staging and covers, running from April to November and showcasing matured choreography and vocal delivery.[207] The Emails I Can't Send Tour (2022–2023), her fourth headlining tour, promoted the album of the same name and marked a commercial breakthrough, with all initial dates selling out within a day of announcement on August 20, 2022. Comprising 80 shows across North America and Europe from September 29, 2022, to August 4, 2023—including arenas like the O2 Arena in London—it introduced improvisational "Nonsense" outros and vulnerable themes from the album, drawing larger crowds and critical attention for production quality.[208][209] Carpenter's ongoing Short n' Sweet Tour (2024–2025), supporting her sixth album Short n' Sweet, launched September 23, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio, at Nationwide Arena, with 76 dates planned through November 23, 2025, in Los Angeles at Crypto.com Arena. The tour includes international legs in Europe and Australia, plus a second North American extension starting October 23, 2025, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, featuring openers such as Ravyn Lenae and Amber Mark; setlists incorporate 22 songs blending hits like "Espresso" with covers and emphasize high-energy pop staging across arenas like Madison Square Garden.[59][210][211]

Festival and award show appearances

Sabrina Carpenter has performed at major music festivals, often headlining sets that feature her recent hits and surprise collaborations. At the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York on June 8, 2024, she delivered a performance drawing significant crowds.[212] On August 3, 2025, she headlined Lollapalooza in Chicago, where her set included "Manchild" and "Sharpest Tool," culminating in guest appearances by Earth, Wind & Fire for covers of "Let's Groove" and "September."[213][214] She also appeared at Primavera Sound in Barcelona in 2025.[206] In award shows, Carpenter has showcased medleys of her chart-topping singles. At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on September 11, she performed "Please Please Please," "Taste," and "Espresso."[215] On February 13, 2025, during the Grammy Awards, she presented "Espresso" and "Please Please Please."[7] At the BRIT Awards on March 1, 2025, her set featured "Espresso" and "Bed Chem."[216] She returned to the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2025, to perform "Tears" with drag performers as backup dancers.[217][218] At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on February 1, 2026, she performed "Manchild."[219]

Awards and nominations

Major music awards

Sabrina Carpenter received her first Grammy nominations at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, earning six in total, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year for Short n' Sweet, Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Espresso", Song of the Year for "Please Please Please", and Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n' Sweet.[220] She won two awards: Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n' Sweet and Best Pop Solo Performance for "Espresso".[221] These victories marked her as the first Grammy winner from the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.[222] At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, Carpenter won three awards: Best Pop, Best Album for Short n' Sweet, and another category tied to her recent work, solidifying her commercial breakthrough.[11][223] She received nine nominations at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, including Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album for Short n' Sweet, but secured no wins.[224] Carpenter has also won two iHeartRadio Music Awards, recognizing her streaming and radio impact.[5]
AwardYearCategoryWorkOutcome
Grammy Awards2025Best Pop Vocal AlbumShort n' SweetWon[220]
Grammy Awards2025Best Pop Solo Performance"Espresso"Won[220]
MTV Video Music Awards2025Best PopN/AWon[223]
MTV Video Music Awards2025Best AlbumShort n' SweetWon[225]

Other recognitions

Carpenter was included in TIME magazine's TIME100 Next list in 2024, recognizing emerging talents across industries for her effortless charisma in promotion, performance, and media engagements.[226] Christina Aguilera contributed a tribute to her profile, highlighting her coy charm and stage presence.[227] She performed at the associated TIME100 Next gala on October 10, 2024, alongside other honorees.[228] In 2021, Forbes named her to its 30 Under 30 list in the Hollywood & Entertainment category, citing her transition from Disney acting roles to music production and performance.[229] Billboard ranked her No. 2 on its Greatest Pop Stars of 2024 list, crediting her year-long chart dominance via the album Short n' Sweet, hit singles like "Espresso" and "Please Please Please," music videos, and live shows.[230] The publication also placed her at No. 50 on its Top Women Artists of the 21st Century chart, reflecting cumulative impact through sales, streams, and cultural influence. For her early acting work, Carpenter received a 2016 nomination from the Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actress for Girl Meets World.[231] Her 2024 Netflix special A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Makeup for a Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program, though the award recognized the production team.[232]

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