Sabrina Carpenter facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sabrina Carpenter
Carpenter in 2025
Born	Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (1999-05-11) May 11, 1999 (age 26) Quakertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress
Years active	2008–present
Works	Discography songs concert tours
Relatives	Nancy Cartwright (aunt)
Musical career
Genres	Pop R&B
Instruments	Vocals guitar
Labels	Hollywood Island
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Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is a talented American singer, songwriter, and actress. She first became well-known for her role in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017).

Sabrina signed with Hollywood Records, a label owned by Disney. She released her first song, "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying", in 2014. Her first album, Eyes Wide Open, came out in 2015. It reached number 43 on the US Billboard 200 chart. She then released more pop-focused albums like Evolution (2016), Singular: Act I (2018), and Singular: Act II (2019).

In 2021, Carpenter joined Island Records. She released her fifth album, Emails I Can't Send (2022), which included popular songs like "Nonsense" and "Feather". This album reached number 23 on the US Billboard 200 chart. Her sixth album, Short n' Sweet (2024), became a huge success, topping the Billboard 200. It featured hit singles such as "Espresso", "Please Please Please", and "Taste", all reaching the top three on the US Billboard Hot 100. This album also won two Grammy Awards. Her upcoming seventh album, Man's Best Friend, is expected in 2025 and includes the US number-one song "Manchild".

Sabrina has also acted in several films. These include Adventures in Babysitting (2016), The Hate U Give (2018), and Clouds (2020). She also starred in Netflix movies like Tall Girl (2019) and Work It (2020), where she was also an executive producer. On Broadway, she played Cady Heron in the musical Mean Girls in 2020.

Early Life and Music Start

Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter was born on May 11, 1999, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. She grew up in East Greenville with her parents, David and Elizabeth Carpenter, and three older sisters. She was homeschooled. Her aunt is the famous actress Nancy Cartwright.

Sabrina started taking voice lessons when she was six years old. Around age 10, she began sharing videos of herself singing songs by artists like Christina Aguilera and Adele on YouTube. Her father even built a recording studio for her to help her follow her dream of making music.

Career Highlights

Early Career and Disney Breakthrough

In 2008, Sabrina entered an online singing contest called The Next Miley Cyrus Project. She placed third in 2010. Around this time, she signed with a manager named Bill Perlman.

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

Her first acting role was in 2011 on the TV show Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. She also performed in China, singing "Something's Got a Hold on Me". In 2012, she had a role in the sitcom The Goodwin Games. She appeared in the movie Horns (2013) and sang "Smile" for a Disney album. This song became popular on Radio Disney. From 2013 to 2018, she voiced Princess Vivian in Sofia the First.

In 2013, Sabrina was cast as Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. This show was a spin-off of Boy Meets World. She also sang the show's theme song with her co-star Rowan Blanchard. In 2014, she signed a five-album deal with Hollywood Records.

In March 2014, Sabrina released her first single, "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying". This song was co-written by Meghan Trainor. It was well-received and became the title of her first EP, released in April 2014. She also sang "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" with the Disney Channel Circle of Stars. She recorded "Stand Out" for the Disney Channel movie How to Build a Better Boy and released a Christmas song, "Silver Nights".

First Albums: Eyes Wide Open and Evolution

In January 2015, Sabrina released "We'll Be the Stars". This song was the first single from her debut album, Eyes Wide Open, which came out on April 14, 2015. The album reached number 43 on the Billboard 200. It was mostly a teen pop album with some folk-pop sounds. It sold over 12,000 copies in its first week and received good reviews. It also won two Radio Disney Music Awards. The second single from the album was "Eyes Wide Open".

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

In February 2016, Sabrina released "Smoke and Fire". She performed it at the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards. In June 2016, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Adventures in Babysitting with Sofia Carson. They sang the theme song "Wildside" together. She also voiced Melissa Chase on Milo Murphy's Law.

In October 2016, Sabrina released her second album, Evolution. It debuted at number 28 on the Billboard 200. The album included singles like "On Purpose" and "Thumbs". "Thumbs" reached number one on Billboard's Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart and was certified Platinum. Sabrina performed "Thumbs" on The Today Show. She also went on her first concert tour, the Evolution Tour, in late 2016.

In March 2017, Sabrina sang the theme song for the Disney Channel show Andi Mack. In May, she was featured on the song "Hands" with The Vamps and Mike Perry. In July, she released "Why", which was well-received. She also went on her second tour, the De-Tour. She opened for Ariana Grande on her Dangerous Woman Tour in Brazil.

Singular Albums and Film Roles

In March 2018, Sabrina released "Alien" with English DJ Jonas Blue. This song reached number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. In September, she appeared in the film The Hate U Give.

Carpenter at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards

On November 9, 2018, Sabrina released her third album, Singular: Act I. It received positive reviews. She had planned to release it as one album but decided to split it into two parts. This album had two singles, "Almost Love" and "Sue Me", both reaching number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. She promoted the album on TV shows like The Today Show.

In March 2019, Sabrina started her third tour, the Singular Tour. She also featured on Alan Walker's song, "On My Way". In June 2019, she starred in the drama film The Short History of the Long Road. Her role in the film was praised.

On July 19, 2019, Sabrina released her fourth album, Singular: Act II. This album explored more personal topics like anxiety. She promoted it on Good Morning America. In September 2019, Sabrina appeared in the Netflix film Tall Girl.

In February 2020, Sabrina released the R&B song "Honeymoon Fades". A month later, she made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls. However, the show closed shortly after due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In July 2020, she released "Let Me Move You" for the Netflix film Work It, where she also starred and was an executive producer. Her role in the film received good reviews. In October, Sabrina starred in the Disney+ film Clouds. In December 2020, Forbes magazine included her in their Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Hollywood and entertainment.

Emails I Can't Send and Global Recognition

In January 2021, Sabrina announced she signed with Universal Music Group's Island Records. She released her first song with them, "Skin", on January 22, 2021. This song reached number 48 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 33 on the Billboard Global 200. She performed the song on The Late Late Show with James Corden. In September 2021, she released "Skinny Dipping", followed by "Fast Times" in February 2022. That same month, she appeared in Tall Girl 2. In May 2022, Sabrina was in the Amazon Studios film Emergency.

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

On July 15, 2022, Sabrina released her fifth album, Emails I Can't Send. It debuted at number 23 on the Billboard 200. The album was promoted with singles like "Vicious", "Because I Liked a Boy", and "Nonsense". The Emails I Can't Send Tour began in September 2022. "Nonsense" became very popular on TikTok because Sabrina performed fun, improvised endings for the song during her tour. The song reached number 56 on the Hot 100.

In March 2023, Sabrina released a deluxe version of Emails I Can't Send. One of the new songs, "Feather", became a single in August 2023. It reached number one on the US Pop Songs chart and number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100. She performed the song at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. The music video for "Feather", released in October 2023, sparked discussion due to its content and filming location.

Sabrina was an opening act for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour in Latin America, Australia, and Singapore throughout 2023 and 2024. She released a cover of Swift's "I Knew You Were Trouble" and said opening for Swift was a "childhood dream come true". On November 17, 2023, Sabrina released a Christmas-themed EP, Fruitcake.

Short n' Sweet and Future Projects

In March 2024, Sabrina was featured on Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in Red's single "You Need Me Now?". On April 11, Sabrina released the single "Espresso" and performed at the 23rd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. "Espresso" topped the Billboard Global 200 and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100. It won the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year. By the end of 2024, "Espresso" was the second most streamed song of the year on Spotify. Sabrina followed with "Please Please Please" on June 6, 2024, which became her first US Hot 100 number one song. With these songs, she became the first female artist to hold the top two spots on the UK singles chart for three weeks in a row.

Sabrina released her sixth album, Short n' Sweet, on August 23, 2024. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. All songs from the album charted in the top 50 of the Hot 100. At the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, Sabrina received six nominations, including Best New Artist. The album won Best Pop Vocal Album, and "Espresso" won Best Pop Solo Performance. The third single, "Taste", debuted at number two on the Hot 100. Sabrina became the first artist since the Beatles to have their first three top-five hits within a single week. A deluxe version of the album, with five extra songs including a duet with Dolly Parton, was released on February 14, 2025.

In September 2024, Sabrina performed with Christina Aguilera for a special celebrating Aguilera's 25th album anniversary. That month, Sabrina began her Short n' Sweet Tour, her first arena tour. She produced and starred in a Netflix holiday special, A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, released on December 6, 2024.

On June 5, 2025, Sabrina released the single "Manchild", which debuted at number one on the Hot 100. She performed it for the first time at Primavera Sound 2025. Her seventh album, Man's Best Friend, is scheduled to be released on August 29, 2025. The album's cover art has led to discussions among critics and fans.

Artistic Style

Musical Influences

Sabrina Carpenter grew up listening to pop artists like Madonna, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilera. She often says that R&B music influences her work. She has named Aguilera and Rihanna as major musical inspirations. She also mentioned that Aguilera's 2002 song "Beautiful" helped her find her own voice. Sabrina has cited Taylor Swift and Lorde as influences for her songwriting. She also looks up to Beyoncé for her ability to mix different music styles. Other early influences include Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Etta James.

Music Style and Voice

Early in her career, Sabrina was known as a "teen pop singer". Later, she moved more into pop music. After her album Emails I Can't Send, she became known as a full pop star. It was challenging for her to transition from a Disney star to a pop artist, but she now has more control over her music. She feels her older music didn't always show her true self. Her stage presence is also highly praised.

Sabrina's albums include elements of folk pop, acoustic, country, electropop, and house music. Her albums after Singular: Act I have explored styles like dance-pop, trap, hip-hop, and R&B. She says her music has "elements of everything". She feels her music changed a lot after the pandemic. Sabrina's songs often tell stories. Her voice is described as a soprano.

Songwriting Process

Sabrina Carpenter has co-written most of her songs. She has said in interviews that she is the main songwriter for her music. Her favorite way to write a song is to start with the title and then build the song from there. She writes about her own life experiences in a very open way.

Producer Jack Antonoff, who worked with Sabrina on Short n' Sweet, praised her ability to add humor to her music. He compared her songwriting to ABBA. Antonoff mentioned that he worked on the music for "Sharpest Tool" while Sabrina wrote the lyrics. Sabrina hopes that when people listen to Emails I Can't Send, they will feel like they know her better as a person.

Sabrina also helps with the music composition of her songs, including "Espresso" and "Please Please Please". She can play several instruments, including the piano, bass, ukulele, guitar, and drums. She played the guitar during her Short n' Sweet Tour and played the piano and electric guitar at her Coachella performance in 2024.

Other Activities

Helping Others

Sabrina Carpenter has always supported charities. In 2016, she became an ambassador for the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. She visited children's hospitals to help them. For her song "Smoke and Fire", she sold merchandise to raise money for the American Red Cross's fire safety campaign.

In 2017, Sabrina performed at the We Day California event. She also worked with DoSomething's Love Letters Challenge to help senior citizens feel less lonely. Sabrina has always been a strong supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. In 2018, she wrote a letter for Billboard expressing her support. In April 2020, she appeared in a charity version of "If the World Was Ending" to support Doctors Without Borders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sabrina partnered with PLUS1 on the Short n' Sweet Tour to create the Sabrina Carpenter Fund. This fund supports mental health, animal welfare, and the LGBTQ+ community. It raised $1 from every tour ticket sold and reached $1 million faster than any other artist PLUS1 had worked with. Half of the money from her 2024 espresso-flavored ice cream collaboration with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream went to the Ali Forney Center, which helps homeless LGBTQ+ youth. Sabrina's partnership with HeadCount encouraged more people to vote in the 2024 United States presidential election than any other artist that year.

Endorsements and Products

Carpenter at a Converse photoshoot in 2019

In 2017, Sabrina promoted Converse's Forever Chuck campaign. In 2018, she became a brand ambassador for Aéropostale. She became a brand ambassador for Samsung USA in 2021. She performed at Samsung's Galaxy Creator Collective event in March 2022.

In September 2022, Sabrina launched her first perfume, Sweet Tooth, with Scent Beauty. It was nominated for a "Fragrance of the Year" award. In 2023, she announced her second perfume, Caramel Dream, and in July 2024, her third, Cherry Baby.

In April 2024, Sabrina modeled for Skims' collections. She said she loved the "femininity of the whole creative" and had always been a fan of the brand. In July 2024, she appeared in an NBC advertisement for the 2024 Summer Olympics. In December 2024, Sabrina worked with Dunkin' Donuts to release a special iced drink called "Sabrina's Brown Sugar Shakin' Espresso", named after her song "Espresso".

In April 2025, Fortnite collaborated with Sabrina Carpenter. Her character skin became the main theme of Fortnite Festival Season 8, along with other in-game items like emotes and music tracks.

Personal Life

Sabrina Carpenter was in a relationship with actor Bradley Steven Perry from 2014 to 2015. She briefly dated singer Shawn Mendes in 2023. Sabrina began a relationship with Irish actor Barry Keoghan in December 2023. In December 2024, it was reported that their relationship had ended.

She bought a house in the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles in 2023. She also owns a house in the Northridge neighborhood, bought in 2018. She has rented an apartment in the Financial District of New York City since writing Emails I Can't Send.

In 2025, Sabrina faced some online discussion regarding a 2024 magazine photoshoot. She stated she had never seen the movie some users referenced and it was not part of her inspiration. She also faced some discussion in 2023 for a comment made during a live performance.

Discography

• Eyes Wide Open (2015)
• Evolution (2016)
• Singular: Act I (2018)
• Singular: Act II (2019)
• Emails I Can't Send (2022)
• Short n' Sweet (2024)
• Man's Best Friend (2025)

Tours

Carpenter opening for Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour in 2024

Headlining Tours

• Evolution Tour (2016–2017)
• The De-Tour (2017)
• Singular Tour (2019)
• Emails I Can't Send Tour (2022–2023)
• Short n' Sweet Tour (2024–2025)

Opening Act Tours

• Ariana Grande – Dangerous Woman Tour (2017)
• The Vamps – Middle of the Night Tour (2017)
• Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour (2023–2024)

Film and Television Roles

Films

Television Shows

Theater Performances

Video Games

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Sabrina Carpenter para niños