Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter whose full name is Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer and actress. She first gained recognition for her role in the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017). She signed with Hollywood Records in 2013 and released her debut single, “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying,” in 2014. During the 2010s, Carpenter released four studio albums: Eyes Wide Open (2015), Evolution (2016), Singular: Act I (2018), and Singular: Act II (2019). Though these albums had limited commercial success, singles like “Alien,” “Almost Love,” and “Sue Me” topped the US Dance Club Songs chart.

In 2021, Carpenter signed with Island Records and released “Skin,” her first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her fifth studio album, Emails I Can’t Send (2022), featured singles “Nonsense” and “Feather.” In 2024, she opened for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, boosting her mainstream presence. Her upcoming album, Short n’ Sweet (2024), includes the singles “Espresso” and “Please Please Please,” both of which topped the Billboard Global 200, with “Please Please Please” becoming her first number-one on the Hot 100.

Beyond music, Carpenter has an extensive acting career. She starred in films such as Adventures in Babysitting (2016), The Hate U Give (2018), The Short History of the Long Road (2019), Clouds (2020), and Emergency (2022). She also played the lead in the Broadway musical Mean Girls in 2020. Her Netflix projects include Tall Girl (2019), Tall Girl 2 (2022), and Work It (2020), which she also executive-produced.

Early in her career, Carpenter was labeled a “teen pop singer.” However, with the release of Emails I Can’t Send, she transitioned to a fully-fledged pop star, gaining more autonomy over her work. She expressed in a Vogue interview that her earlier music did not reflect her authentic self. Her stage presence has been praised for its expressiveness, with Vogue highlighting her ability to use the full range of human expression as an instrument.

Carpenter’s musical style incorporates elements of folk pop, acoustic, country, electropop, and house music. Post-Singular: Act I, her music delved into dance-pop, trap, hip-hop, and R&B. She described her sound as having “elements of everything,” and storytelling is a recurring motif in her songs. Described as a soprano, Carpenter is influenced by R&B and artists like Christina Aguilera and Rihanna. Aguilera’s “Beautiful” was particularly impactful in showcasing and developing Carpenter’s voice. She also cites Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Etta James, Taylor Swift, and Lorde as influences. Swift’s live performances and work ethic have inspired Carpenter’s career.

Sabrina Carpenter has enchanted millions as a singer, songwriter, actress, and style icon. Her music features multiple gold certifications, and she has performed to sold-out crowds across the US and internationally. She earned critical acclaim for her performance in The Short History of the Long Road, winning the Jury Award for “Best Performance” at the 2019 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. Work It debuted at number one on Netflix, and she made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls. She co-starred in the thriller Emergency, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

Carpenter’s fifth studio album, Emails I Can’t Send, appeared on many “Best Of 2022” lists, including Rolling Stone and Billboard. Time Magazine and V Magazine have recognized her as a significant emerging artist. In addition to her music and acting accomplishments, she was selected for Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list and has headlined multiple US tours.