Sabrina Carpenter has quickly become one of pop’s brightest stars, known for her catchy songs, confident stage presence, and standout fashion moments. Over the past few years, she has captured fans’ hearts with hits like “Nonsense,” “Feather,” “Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” and “Taste.” But there’s so much more to this singer, actress, and style icon than meets the eye. From early YouTube beginnings to Broadway dreams and murder mystery obsessions, here are 8 fun facts that reveal a different side of Sabrina you might not know.
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1. She got her start on YouTube
Before becoming a Disney star, Sabrina posted singing covers on YouTube at just 10 years old. One of her early viral hits was a Christina Aguilera cover, which caught the attention of talent scouts and helped launch her career.
2. Her first acting role? ‘Law & Order: SVU’
Long before Girl Meets World, Sabrina played a young victim in a heartbreaking 2011 episode of Law & Order: SVU. It was a serious role—and she nailed it.
3. She’s related to ‘Bart Simpson’
Sabrina’s aunt is none other than Nancy Cartwright—yes, the voice of Bart Simpson from The Simpsons. Nancy has expressed pride in her niece’s success, saying she believes Sabrina is on her way to EGOT status.
4. She almost became the ‘Next Miley Cyrus’
Back in 2009, a young Sabrina participated in the Next Miley Cyrus Project, a singing contest run by Miley Cyrus—and she placed third!
5. She’s a huge Broadway fan
Sabrina grew up loving musical theater and even made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls: The Musical. Sadly, her run was delayed due to the pandemic—but she’s made it clear she still has Broadway ambitions.
6. Her biggest vocal inspiration is Adele
While often compared to stars like Olivia Rodrigo and Ariana Grande, Sabrina says her biggest vocal influence is Adele, praising her emotional delivery and powerhouse vocals.
7. She’s (almost) trilingual
Touring the world has taught Sabrina more than just stage presence. She’s picked up phrases in Spanish and French, often surprising international fans with shoutouts in their language. She also showcased her Latin flair with a Spanish cover of “On My Way” in 2022.
8. She’s short and sweet—but starred in ‘Tall Girl’
In 2019, Sabrina starred in the Netflix rom-com Tall Girl as Harper Kreyman—the stylish, confident older (and shorter) sister of the film’s title character, who struggles with being exceptionally tall at 16.
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