Sabrina Carpenter is an American pop star who went from Disney Channel actress to one of the biggest hitmakers of the decade, with back-to-back No. 1 albums and a stack of Grammys and VMAs. In September 2026 she landed one of the most talked-about film roles of the year: Ginger Rogers opposite Tom Holland’s Fred Astaire.
Early Life
Born Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter on May 11, 1999, and raised in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, she started young — posting cover songs on YouTube as a child and finishing third in an online singing contest run by Miley Cyrus. Music runs in the family: her paternal aunt is Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson. At 14, Carpenter landed the role of Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World (2014–2017), and that was her breakthrough.
Career
Carpenter cut her teeth as a recording artist with Hollywood Records, releasing Eyes Wide Open (2015), Evolution (2016), Singular: Act I (2018) and Singular: Act II (2019). She signed with Island Records in 2021, and everything changed with Emails I Can’t Send (2022): “Nonsense” and “Feather” went viral and set the stage for her biggest era yet. Short n’ Sweet (2024) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, powered by “Espresso” — which also won the 2024 VMA for Song of the Year — and her first Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper, “Please Please Please.” The album earned her two Grammy Awards: Best Pop Solo Performance for “Espresso” and Best Pop Vocal Album. She followed it with Man’s Best Friend (2025), led by another Hot 100 No. 1, “Manchild.” Along the way she has collected three more VMA wins in 2025, a Primetime Emmy (2026) as an executive producer of The Muppet Show Disney+ special, and a spot on the Time 100 Next (2024). Her acting credits include Tall Girl, Work It, Emergency and a Broadway run in Mean Girls.
Recent News
In late September 2026, Carpenter landed a career-defining role: she was cast as Ginger Rogers in Sony’s untitled Fred Astaire biopic, starring Tom Holland as Astaire and directed by Paul King, with Margaret Qualley co-starring as Adele Astaire. The script is by Steven Levenson, based on the book The Astaires: Fred & Adele. The casting news capped a big month for the singer at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where she won Best Editing for “House Tour” and Best Collaboration for “Bring Your Love” with Madonna — and performed live with Madonna on the show.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sabrina Carpenter?
She was born on May 11, 1999, so she is 27 years old as of 2026.
Is Sabrina Carpenter playing Ginger Rogers?
Yes. In September 2026 she was cast as Ginger Rogers in Sony’s Fred Astaire biopic starring Tom Holland, directed by Paul King.
Has Sabrina Carpenter won a Grammy?
Yes, two: Best Pop Solo Performance for “Espresso” and Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet, both in 2025.
What are Sabrina Carpenter’s biggest songs?
“Espresso,” “Please Please Please,” “Nonsense,” “Feather,” “Taste” and “Manchild.”
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