Sabrina Carpenter She gained fame for her role as Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017) and has since built a successful music career.
Quick Facts:
- Full Name: Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter
- Born: May 11, 1999 (Age 25 as of 2024)
- Hometown: Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, U.S.
- Genres: Pop, R&B, Dance
- Label: Island Records
Music Career:
- Sabrina has released several albums and EPs, including:
Albums:
- Eyes Wide Open (2015)
- EVOLution (2016)
- Singular: Act I (2018)
- Singular: Act II (2019)
- Emails I Can’t Send (2022)
- Emails I Can’t Send: The Reimagined (2023)
Popular Songs:
- “Thumbs” (2016)
- “Why” (2017)
- “Sue Me” (2018)
- “Skin” (2021)
- “Nonsense” (2022)
- “Feather” (2023)
Her 2022 album Emails I Can’t Send marked a more mature sound, with hits like “Because I Liked a Boy” and “Fast Times.”
Acting Career:
- Disney Channel: Girl Meets World (2014–2017)
- Voice Acting: *The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D* (2023, animated series)
Recent Success (2023–2024):
- Her single “Feather” became a viral hit, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Released “Espresso” (2024), another catchy pop hit.
Early Life & Career Beginnings
- Born in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, Sabrina grew up in a musical family (her sisters, Sarah and Shannon, are also actresses).
- Started performing young, posting covers on YouTube (e.g., Taylor Swift’s “White Horse” at age 10).
- Signed with Hollywood Records (Disney’s label) at 14 after auditioning for Girl Meets World.
Breakthrough: Disney & Transition to Music
- Maya Hart in Girl Meets World (2014–2017) made her a teen idol, but she focused on music early.
- Music Evolution: From Disney to Mainstream Pop
- Singular Era (2018–2019): Dropped Act I (“Almost Love”) and Act II (“Sue Me”), embracing a sultry, confident sound.
- Emails I Can’t Send (2022): Her most personal album, with themes of heartbreak (“Because I Liked a Boy” references the Olivia Rodrigo/Joshua Bassett drama) and empowerment (“Fast Times”).
2023–2024 Pop Domination:
- Sabrina Carpenter “Feather”: A TikTok smash, sampling “Sweet Dreams” by Eurythmics, peaked at #17 on Billboard Hot 100.
- “Espresso” (2024): A flirty, retro-pop earworm (“I’m working late, ’cause I’m a singer” went viral).
Acting Highlights Beyond Disney
Film:
- The Hate U Give (2018): Played Hailey, a controversial role addressing racial bias.
- Tall Girl (2019) & Clouds (2020): Showcased her dramatic range.
Personal Life & Public Image
- Relationships: Dated co-star Joshua Bassett (2020–2021), sparking fan speculation amid the Driver’s License drama. Currently linked to actor Barry Keoghan (2024).
- Social Media: Known for witty TikTok captions, choreographed dances, and “Nonsense” outro improv (she changes the lyrics live, often roasting audiences).
- Fashion: A coquette aesthetic icon—think bows, mini skirts, and Y2K nostalgia.
Upcoming Projects (2024)
- New Album: Likely a follow-up to Emails I Can’t Send, teased as more “playful” and sonically diverse.
Fun Facts
- Plays piano, guitar, and ukulele.
- Named Forbes 30 Under 30 (2023) in music.
- Her dog, Daisy, often appears in her Instagram posts.
The Disney Machine & Early Hustle 2010 2016
- Pre-Fame: At 11, she auditioned for Austin & Ally (lost to Laura Marano) but impressed Disney execs.
- Maya Hart’s Legacy: Her Girl Meets World character was initially a villain, but fan love turned her into the co-lead. The show’s cancellation in 2017 pushed her to focus on music.
- First Taste of Viral Fame: Her 2015 song “Smoke and Fire” trended on Tumblr for its moody lyrics, hinting at her future darker sound.
The EVOLution Era: Shedding the Disney Image (2016–2017)
- “Thumbs” was a protest song in disguise—its catchy beat masked lyrics about corporate greed (“They don’t pay us, they just play us”). Fans theorize it’s about Disney.
- Controversy: Her 2017 song “Why” had whispers of being about ex-boyfriend Bradley Steven Perry (Disney’s Mighty Med), with lines like “You don’t get to call me crazy”.
- Style Shift: Ditched bright colors for grunge-lite—think leather jackets and smokey eyeliner.
Singular: Her “Main Pop Girl” Bid 2018 2020
- Sabrina Carpenter Double Album Strategy: Act I was sleek pop (“Almost Love”), while Act II went R&B (“Exhale”). Critics called it “Ariana-meets-Dua” before its time.
Subliminal Messaging:
- “Sue Me”: A clapback at critics (“If happy is her, then I’m happy for you”)—seen as shading peers.
- “Pushing 20”: A middle finger to ageist industry standards.
Emails I Can’t Send: The Reinvention 2022 2023
The Olivia Rodrigo Adjacency:
- “Because I Liked a Boy” directly references the love triangle drama with Joshua Bassett (“Now I’m a homewrecker… I’m a slut”). Fans called it “the other side of Driver’s License.”
- Sabrina later said the song was “therapeutic” but refused to name names.
- Critical Praise: Rolling Stone called it her “Tidal moment” (compared to Fiona Apple’s raw honesty).
- Fan Theories: The album’s secret track “Secret” is rumored to be about Disney’s control over her image.
The Feather & Espresso Takeover 2023 2024
TikTok Domination:
- “Feather” went viral for its “walk of shame” challenge (users strutted to the beat in slow-mo).
- “Espresso” became a meme anthem for delulu girls (“That’s that me espresso”).
- Eras Tour Effect: Opened for Taylor Swift in Latin America, gaining 1M+ new Instagram followers. Swifties noticed Sabrina changed her “Nonsense” outros to reference Taylor’s songs nightly.
- Sabrina Carpenter Barry Keoghan Romance: Paparazzi pics of them kissing in May 2024 broke the internet—fans linked “Please Please Please” to their relationship.
Acting: The Underrated Second Career
- Hidden Gem: Her role in Clouds (2020) as a cancer patient’s girlfriend made audiences ugly-cry.
- Theatre Risk: Her West End debut as Regina George in Mean Girls (2023) shocked critics—The Guardian called her “surprisingly vicious.”
- Upcoming: In talks for an A24 coming-of-age film (2025).
The Sabrina Aesthetic: Why Gen Z Loves Her
- Lyrical Wit: Lines like “I’m a sneaky little snake, but you’re fake like Sweet’N Low” (“Nonsense”*) feel ripped from a girl’s group chat.
- Fashion: Miu Miu’s muse—micro skirts, ballet flats, and “coquette gone rogue” (see her 2024 Met Gala after-party look).
- Unfiltered Social Media: Her TikTok captions (“I’m the problem (it’s me)”) and chaotic live improv make fans feel like her BFF.
What’s Next?
- Album 6: Studio leaks suggest a “Future Nostalgia meets *1989*” vibe—synth-heavy with more collabs (rumors: Dua Lipa, Renée Rapp).
- Directing Dreams: She’s expressed interest in behind-the-camera work, possibly a short film.
- Grammy Push: Emails I Can’t Send was snubbed, but industry insiders say 2025 could be her year.
BONUS: Sabrina’s Pop Culture Impact
- Fan Nicknames: “Carpenters” (her stans), “Sabrinalibs” (for her lyric memes).
- OnlyFans Rumor: In 2023, a fake account caused panic—she joked, “I’ll stick to singing, thanks.”
- Philanthropy: Works with St. Jude’s and LGBTQ+ orgs, but keeps it low-key.