Biography of Sabrina Carpenter
By age seven, Sabrina Carpenter was already dreaming of becoming a singer and Disney star like her idol Miley Cyrus. The determined young performer wrote and recorded songs, and her wish would soon come true. At 10, she won a Miley Cyrus music contest, and just a few years later performed at a festival in front of thousands. Carpenter soon relocated to Los Angeles, and in 2014 started her Disney career as both singer and actress. Her Disney debut was the role of Maya, the friend of the main character in the teen comedy "Girl Meets World."
Childhood and Family
Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter was born on May 11, 1999, in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, to David and Elizabeth Carpenter. Her mother ran a chiropractic practice and danced with a troupe in her younger days. Her father used to sing in a garage rock band.Sabrina has two older sisters, Sarah and Shannon, and an older half-sister, Cayla. All three pursued creative careers: Cayla became a hairdresser, Sarah a singer, and Shannon a dancer.
Sabrina was homeschooled and had a passion for the arts from an early age. Initially, she dreamed of becoming a librarian because of her love for books. But when Disney Channel's "Hannah Montana" starring Miley Cyrus premiered in 2006, Carpenter knew she wanted to follow that same path.
In 2009, she launched a YouTube channel, posting covers of Christina Aguilera and Adele. Her parents were completely supportive of her passion. Her father even built her a home recording studio.
"I started dance school at 10 and was already performing in public. I loved it: I could wear much more makeup than a little girl usually could," Carpenter recalled.
Music
In 2011, Sabrina took the stage at the Gold Mango Audience Festival, which was broadcast live on China's Hunan Broadcasting System. The young singer performed Christina Aguilera's hit from the movie "Burlesque," "Something's Got A Hold On Me." She also landed the role of lead dancer in "Just Dance Kids 2."In 2012, Carpenter recorded "Smile," the main theme song for Disney's animated film "Tinker Bell." In the animated series "Sofia the First," she voiced a character named Vivian. She also released the song "All You Need," which became the soundtrack for this project.
In early 2015, the singer announced her debut album "Eyes Wide Open" and dropped the first single from the upcoming record, "We'll Be The Stars." The pop-folk album hit shelves in April and immediately climbed to No. 43 on the Billboard 200. More than 12,000 copies were sold in the first week, and the album received two Radio Disney Music Awards.
In August 2016, she headlined Bethlehem's Musikfest. That fall, she released her second studio album, "Evolution." The album moved 13,000 copies in its first week. The album's lead single "On Purpose" earned a Radio Disney Music Award nomination, while "Thumbs" went platinum. Carpenter embarked on her first concert tour, the "Evolution Tour."
In June 2018, Sabrina dropped her new song "Almost Love" as the lead single from her third studio album, "Singular: Act I." The album was released in November. The following spring, she embarked on her third concert tour, the "Singular Tour." In July 2019, Carpenter released her fourth album, "Singular: Act II." She promoted the album through a series of summer performances on Good Morning America.
In July 2022, Carpenter released her fifth studio album, "Emails I Can't Send." The supporting tour kicked off in September of that year. In summer 2023, Sabrina released the bonus track "Feather" from her latest album. It reached number one on the U.S. Pop Songs chart and 26th on the Hot 100, setting a record for the singer. However, the music video sparked controversy over scenes filmed in a Catholic church.
Around the same time, it was announced that Carpenter would open for Taylor Swift on "The Eras Tour." The singer called it her biggest dream come true. Sabrina's concerts took place in Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil in the summer and fall of 2023, as well as in Australia and Singapore in the spring of 2024.
Acting Career
Sabrina made her acting debut in 2011. On "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," she played a victim of violence. In summer 2012, Carpenter landed a role in the series "The Goodwin Games." The following year, she appeared in the feature film "Horns," where the 13-year-old played the younger version of Juno Temple.Sabrina also landed a role in the Disney series "Girl Meets World," a spin-off of the long-running show "Boy Meets World." The show aired until 2017. Viewers loved her rebellious character Maya, the main character's best friend.
In 2018, the actress appeared in the crime drama "The Hate U Give," and the following year she landed the lead role in the film "The Short History of the Long Road." The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
In 2019, Sabrina appeared in the Netflix project "Tall Girl." The next year, she debuted on Broadway in the musical "Mean Girls." Soon after, the show closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In 2020, the actress filmed the series "Royalties" and the movie "Work It." Two years later, she starred in the comedy "Tall Girl 2" and the thriller "Emergency," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.
Personal Life of Sabrina Carpenter
The singer was frequently linked with her co-stars. In 2014, fans suspected her of being involved with Bradley Steven Perry, and it turned out they were right.That relationship lasted a year, after which she was often seen with British singer Brad Simpson. However, Carpenter denied any romantic involvement at the time.
In 2020, she was rumored to be dating Corey Fogelmanis and Griffin Gluck. The press also reported on a romance with Disney actor Joshua Bassett, which allegedly lasted until 2022. Sources claimed he chose someone else over Sabrina and had a relationship with Olivia Rodrigo.
In 2022, Carpenter was spotted kissing actor Dylan O'Brien on the street. Just a year later, the media linked the singer with Shawn Mendes, but he shut down all romance rumors.
By the end of 2023, reports about Carpenter's relationship with Barry Keoghan were heating up. The couple met during Paris Fashion Week, and in January 2024, they were spotted on a date in Los Angeles. In February, the stars confirmed their romance, and in March, they made their couple debut at the Vanity Fair Oscar after-party.
Sabrina Carpenter Now
In April 2024, Sabrina Carpenter released the single 'Espresso', which became one of her biggest hits. The song immediately entered the top 10 of the Hot 100.She also performed at Coachella, creating quite a sensation. Her boyfriend, Barry Keoghan, was seen at the event filming her performance on his phone.
Interesting Facts
- In December 2020, Carpenter was included in Forbes' "30 Under 30" list in the "Hollywood and Entertainment" category.
- In 2021, Carpenter became a brand ambassador for Samsung in the U.S. and participated in several of the company's promotional events.
- In September 2022, Sabrina released her debut fragrance called Sweet Tooth. The perfume became a finalist for the Fragrance Foundation Awards in the "Fragrance of the Year" category. In 2023, she launched her second fragrance, Caramel Dream.
- In 2024, Carpenter helped design new products for the lingerie brand Skims, co-founded by Kim Kardashian. The singer also appeared in the brand's advertisements and admitted she has always been a fan.