Sabrina Carpenter has captivated the world with her undeniable talent, charm, and versatility. From her breakout role on Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World to her flourishing career as a singer, songwriter, and actress, Sabrina’s journey to stardom has been nothing short of inspiring. Known for her unique voice, captivating performances, and down-to-earth personality, she has amassed a devoted fanbase worldwide. In this article, we delve into 38 interesting facts about Sabrina Carpenter, exploring the highlights of her career, personal life, and the secrets behind her rise to fame. Get ready to discover the many layers of this multifaceted superstar!
Sabrina Carpenter was born on May 11, 1999, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania.
She gained fame for playing Maya Hart on Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World (2014–2017).
Her debut single, “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying,” was released in 2014.
Sabrina signed with Hollywood Records and released five albums under the Disney-owned label.
Her second album, Evolution (2016), featured the platinum-certified hit “Thumbs.”
In 2021, Sabrina transitioned to Island Records and released Emails I Can’t Send (2022).
She opened for Taylor Swift during the Eras Tour (2023–2024).
Sabrina’s 2024 album Short n’ Sweet debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
She won two Grammy Awards for her work on Short n’ Sweet.
Sabrina starred in films such as The Hate U Give (2018), Clouds (2020), and Netflix’s Tall Girl series.
She made her Broadway debut in the musical Mean Girls in 2020.
At age 10, Sabrina started posting YouTube videos of herself singing Christina Aguilera and Adele songs.
She placed third in The Next Miley Cyrus Project in 2009.
Sabrina’s father built a recording studio at home to support her music career.
In 2018, she released the song “Alien” with Jonas Blue, which hit No. 1 on the US Dance Club Songs chart.
She performed “Alien” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
In 2018, Sabrina was included in Nylon’s list of “25 Gen Z’ers Changing the World.”
Her third album, Singular: Act I, was released in November 2018 and received positive reviews.
The album Singular: Act II followed in July 2019, focusing on themes of anxiety and self-reflection.
Sabrina starred in The Short History of the Long Road (2019), which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
In 2019, she collaborated with Alan Walker on On My Way alongside Farruko.
Sabrina went on the Singular Tour in March 2019, her third headlining tour.
In 2020, she released the R&B single “Honeymoon Fades” and made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls.
Sabrina starred in Netflix’s Work It (2020), which she also executive-produced.
In March 2024, she collaborated with Girl in Red on You Need Me Now?.
On April 11, 2024, Sabrina released the global hit single “Espresso,” which topped the Billboard Global 200.
“Espresso” peaked at No. 3 on the Hot 100 and became the second most-streamed song of 2024 on Spotify with 1.6 billion streams.
Her single “Please Please Please” became her first No. 1 hit in the US.
Sabrina made history in the UK by becoming the first artist in 71 years to hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks.
On August 23, 2024, Sabrina released Short n’ Sweet, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Sabrina received six Grammy nominations, including Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album, and Album of the Year.
Short n’ Sweet won Best Pop Vocal Album, and “Espresso” won Best Pop Solo Performance at the Grammy Awards.
Sabrina set a historic chart record with the first three singles (“Espresso”, “Please Please Please”, “Taste”) all simultaneously in the Hot 100 Top 10 for seven consecutive weeks.
In the UK, she became the first artist in 71 years to spend 20 weeks at No. 1 in a single year.
Sabrina produced and starred in A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, released on December 6, 2024.
On September 2024, she joined Christina Aguilera for a special Spotify live performance of “What a Girl Wants.”
Sabrina embarked on her first arena tour, the Short n’ Sweet Tour, in September 2024.
On February 14, 2025, she released the deluxe version of Short n’ Sweet, including a duet with Dolly Parton on “Please Please Please.”