Biography of Sabrina Carpenter
From the age of seven, Sabrina Carpenter dreamed of becoming a singer and a Disney star like her idol Miley Cyrus. The determined girl wrote and recorded songs, and soon her wish came true. At the age of 10, she won a prize in a Miley Cyrus music contest, and a couple of years later she performed at a festival in front of thousands of people. Carpenter soon moved to Los Angeles and in 2014 began working with Disney as a 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 had a chiropractic office and was a member of a dance troupe in her youth. Her father once sang in a "garage" rock band.Sabrina has two older sisters, Sarah and Shannon, and an older half-sister, Cayla. All of them have pursued creative paths: 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 the Disney Channel series "Hannah Montana" starring Miley Cyrus premiered in 2006, Carpenter decided she wanted to follow a similar path.
In 2009, she started a YouTube channel and began posting cover songs of Christina Aguilera and Adele. Her parents fully supported her interest. 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 performed at the Gold Mango Audience Festival, which aired live on the Chinese channel Hunan Broadcasting System. The young singer performed Christina Aguilera's hit from the movie "Burlesque," "Something's Got A Hold On Me." Additionally, she became the lead dancer in the show "Just Dance Kids 2."In 2012, Carpenter recorded the main theme song, "Smile," for the 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.
At the beginning of 2015, the singer announced the release of her debut album, "Eyes Wide Open," and released the first single from the upcoming record, "We'll Be The Stars." The pop-folk album was introduced to the public in April and immediately reached 43rd place 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 the Bethlehem's Musikfest. That fall, she released her second studio album, "Evolution." It sold 13,000 copies in the first week. The debut single from the album, "On Purpose," was nominated for Radio Disney Music Awards, and the song "Thumbs" went platinum. Carpenter embarked on her first concert tour, the "Evolution Tour."
In June 2018, Sabrina's new song "Almost Love" was released as the lead single for 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 by performing in a series of summer concerts on Good Morning America.
In July 2022, Carpenter released her fifth studio album, "Emails I Can’t Send." The concert tour for its promotion began in September of that year. In the summer of 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 received mixed reviews due to scenes filmed in a Catholic church.
At the same time, it was announced that Carpenter would open for Taylor Swift on her "The Eras Tour." The singer stated that this was 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 screen debut in 2011. In the series "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," she played a victim of violence. In the summer of 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 actress played the young version of Juno Temple.Sabrina also got 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 heroine's 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." This movie was shown 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 attractive blonde was often linked with her co-stars. In 2014, fans suspected her of being involved with Bradley Steven Perry, and it turned out they were right.These relationships lasted a year, after which the singer was often seen with British singer Brad Simpson. But at that time, Carpenter denied any romantic involvement.
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 that the artist preferred someone else over Sabrina and had an affair with Olivia Rodrigo.
In 2022, Carpenter was caught kissing actor Dylan O'Brien on the street. And just a year later, the media linked the singer with Shawn Mendes, but he dispelled all rumors about their romance.
At the end of 2023, there were increasing reports about Carpenter's relationship with Barry Keoghan. 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 debuted as a couple at the Vanity Fair Oscar after-party.
Sabrina Carpenter Now
In April 2024, Sabrina Carpenter released the single 'Espresso', which became one of the best in her career. The song immediately entered the top 10 of the Hot 100.The star also performed at the Coachella festival, 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.
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