Sabrina Carpenter Reflects On Her Disney Past Ahead Of Album Release; Admits Feeling ‘Very Distant’ From That Image

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As an ardent fan who’s been following Sabrina Carpenter‘s journey since her Disney days, I can wholeheartedly say that she’s come a long way! From the sweet and innocent girl next door to the bold and unapologetic artist she is today, Sabrina has grown exponentially as both a person and an artist. Her newfound maturity and explicit lyrics might have some of us scratching our heads, but it’s undeniably refreshing to see her embrace her true self.

In a recent interview with Variety, singer Sabrina Carpenter admits that Disney no longer defines her as she explores a more mature persona, complete with adult themes and explicit language. She humorously notes, “I’m nearly 900 inappropriate jokes away from being a former Disney actor, but people still perceive me the same way.” This comment highlights her awareness of the lingering image from her past work with Disney, despite her personal growth since then.

“She often feels deeply honored when people compare her to the inspiring females she admired and aspired to who originated from the same place, yet she admits feeling quite detached from this connection.”

A 25-year-old carpenter, who has skyrocketed to fame with the release of her popular summer tunes Espresso and Please Please Please, initially began creating music under Disney-owned Hollywood Records in 2013. Over the years, she put out four studio albums with this label until 2019, after which she switched labels to Island Records in 2021. Her fifth album, Emails I Can’t Send (2022), released under her new label, is her most successful project so far.

Sabrina acknowledged her appreciation towards fans who continue to appreciate her older music, expressing gratitude for their loyalty. She admitted that she feels somewhat detached from them, mainly due to the significant personal and artistic transformations she’s undergone, both before and after the pandemic. Notably, this change is noticeable in Carpenter’s live performances of her hit song “Nonsense,” where she subtly alters the lyrics to reflect a more mature or suggestive undertone each time.

In addition to her summer hits she previously mentioned, there’s no avoiding the occasional use of strong language. For instance, in Espresso, Carpenter sings about not caring much, referring to her love interest as a “motherf*****.” Interestingly, this same term is used for her boyfriend Barry Keoghan in Please Please Please, which marked Sabrina’s first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

In an interview with Variety, the singer known as Feathers explained that she doesn’t shy away from explicit content, but she does establish limits. For example, she made it clear she wouldn’t participate in a Playboy photo shoot. Furthermore, she expressed her willingness to explore roles outside of Disney, as long as the role isn’t similar to ones that have already been released multiple times.

Sabrina Carpenter’s sixth album, Short n’ Sweet, arrives on August 23.

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2024-08-07 13:37