Sabrina Carpenter unveils cheeky alternative to her sexually-charged album cover with message about God

Sabrina Carpenter recently unveiled a new version of the album art for “Man’s Best Friend,” sending a bold statement to those who were turned off by the initial, striking cover design.

26-year-old Carpenter changed the album artwork following criticism for the initial cover that depicted her in a position on all fours, with a man appearing to pull her hair from behind, faceless.

On Wednesday, the artist revealed a surprising second rendition of the song, which stands in stark contrast to the initial version. The striking black-and-white photograph showcases Sabrina posing with an attractive man while donning a seductive vintage dress.

In her response to the criticism about the initial cover, Sabrina stated that this fresh depiction had been “sanctioned by divine approval.

She mentioned that she had personally autographed several editions of “Man’s Best Friend” for you all, as stated in her post’s caption. Additionally, I am excited to share with you an updated cover for this book, which has been officially endorsed by a higher power. This new version is currently accessible on my official website.

Enthusiasts were ecstatic about the divine approval: “Endorsed by the big boss himself, I adore it!” one exclaimed. “Perfectly approved by God,” another fan added. Now, those clutching their pearls can relax a little while enjoying edits of all the Juno poses.

‘You’re correct; Jesus was a carpenter, and one person admired him for it, while another found it amusing that he was highly favored by God, exclaiming, “I absolutely adore you!”‘

‘Baby, don’t pay attention to them!!!! I love the other cover, you look divine in every one!!!!’

‘Throw the shade sis,’ another wrote. ‘THROW IT.’

‘Not her having to change the cover cause y’all are sensitive,’ another noted. 

‘”approved by god” whack em again for me sis,’ a fan said.  

However, not everyone approved of the religious element, as one commenter on X expressed dissatisfaction by saying, “It seems we will keep praising her for ridiculing faith?

A different individual commented: ‘I’m pleased that the cover is less revealing, but I regret that it still contains a subtle criticism of Christianity.’

One person stated: “I adore you as a woman, yet it’s not related to Christianity or virtue; rather, it’s disconcerting witnessing you in such a degrading situation with A MAN. It seems like you could have him humbled before you, and nobody would even blink an eye.

Critics, including a major domestic violence charity, have criticized the title of Sabrina’s original album cover, claiming it objectifies women and portrays them as pets, with additional online commentators sharing similar sentiments.

1 Critic once expressed, ‘Unfortunate. I can’t help but wonder about her thoughts,’ while another noted, ‘She exudes a sense of wasted potential.’

For those concerned about the fate of her original cover, it still will be available.

On the cover of the cassette case, you’ll find the latest image, but the initial one remains on the CD cover. Both versions of the album’s artwork can be found, one old and one new.

It’s certainly not the first time Sabrina has faced controversy over her embrace of sex.

During her Short n’ Sweet Tour, the artist known as the Espresso Singer drew attention for miming explicit sexual poses while singing her song Juno. Not all audience members appreciated these adult-themed performances.

She shared with Rolling Stone that it’s amusing to her when people grumble, saying things like, “She just sings about this,” referring to her Juno moments. However, those are the songs that have gained popularity. It seems evident that you associate sex with a deep affection or fascination, given your preoccupation with it in your music.

In my performance, there’s a wealth of moments beyond just the ‘Juno’ positions, but those are the ones I share and discuss each night due to various reasons. However, if you attend the show personally, you’ll also get to enjoy the ballads and more reflective songs as well. I have no power over what gets highlighted online.

I find myself amused by the fact that humor and irony keep showing up again and again, but it doesn’t bother me too much, except that I sometimes feel a strong need to be entertaining.

In a later conversation with the magazine, I shared my sincere concerns: “I can’t help but feel we’re living in an era where women are more critically examined and dissecting than ever before, not just me, but every woman creating art today.

Sabrina clarified, “Exactly what I meant.” (Implying: That’s where Swifties were taking pictures.)

In this peculiar era, one might expect an upsurge of female camaraderie and empowerment. However, the irony lies in the fact that as soon as a photograph of someone wearing a dress on a red carpet appears, there’s an immediate rush to criticize it harshly within the first 30 seconds of viewing.

Sabrina composed a tune as a response to the online criticism she’s faced, which is included as a special, vinyl-only track on the album ‘Short and Sweet’.

‘There’s a beautiful dress, but an uncomfortable position/I think you took a close-up photo of it and showed it off to your group of companions.’

Sabrina said, ‘It’s something recurring,’ implying we need to develop tougher hide, not asking them to stop talking.

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2025-06-25 23:50