Sabrina Carpenter Details Being “Attacked and Ridiculed” By Men

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Sabrina Carpenter has dealt with her fair share of man-children in her life. 

As a longtime fan, I’ve noticed how being surrounded by supportive people has really shaped Sabrina Carpenter’s outlook. She’s talked about how those experiences haven’t always been simple, and honestly, it’s given her a really thoughtful and complex way of seeing things.

Sabrina recently told *Vogue Italia* that watching men has been fascinating, both good and bad. She feels genuinely loved and inspired by some, but confused, attacked, and made fun of by others.

Honestly, seeing Sabrina become *this* huge has been amazing, but it’s also meant she’s had to totally change how she deals with everything. All the attention – and let me tell you, it’s a *lot* – is just on another level now that she’s a Grammy winner. It’s like, she’s had to find completely new ways to cope with all the craziness that comes with being so famous. I’m worried about her, but also so incredibly proud!

I’ve always believed in finding the humor in awkward or uncomfortable situations – it’s how I cope with life, really,” she said. “It’s not just about getting through tough times, though. This kind of wit has always felt like a way to protect myself, to help me navigate future challenges.”

It might seem surprising given her views on men, but Sabrina is happy to welcome new baby boys.

Whenever a friend tells me she’s having a boy, I’m thrilled for him,” she said. “I feel confident he’ll be raised well.

She playfully said, “If I’m off base, forgive me – I haven’t been around that long, just 26 years. But it seems like we’ve always had to guide people, and honestly, that’s nothing new.”

Sabrina, who ended her year-long relationship with Barry Keoghan last December, has always been open about her opinions, expressing them in both interviews and through her music.

The singer clarified she isn’t bothered by men who avoid dating her because they don’t want to end up as the topic of one of her songs. Many fans believe a man named Barry was the inspiration behind her songs “Manchild” and “Bed Chem.”

She shared on CBS Mornings that she’s always open about writing songs inspired by her relationships. She added that most of her partners have been happy to be featured in her music, even if the songs weren’t always positive. It seems like they appreciate the recognition!

She explained that she believes she’ll naturally connect with the right people. She actually feels good when someone is initially intimidated by her but still tries to get to know her, because it suggests they’re emotionally mature enough to look beyond first impressions.

For more of Sabrina’s no-nonsense opinions, please, please, please keep reading.

Some people have criticized Sabrina Carpenter’s style, which includes revealing outfits and suggestive song lyrics. Music producer Pete Waterman even went so far as to call her concerts “offensive.”

Honestly, it just breaks my heart to hear Waterman say this back in January 2025. He’s right, you know? Women fought so incredibly hard for everything they have – their rights, their freedoms… everything! And he feels, and *I* feel too, like they’re just… letting it slip away. It’s like watching all that struggle be for nothing, and it’s just devastating to think about.

And in her response, the Girl Meets World alum did not hold back.

Sabrina recently stated in an interview with *The Sun on Sunday* that she doesn’t want fans who are uncomfortable with her embracing her sexuality. She said, ‘If you can’t handle a confident woman, then my shows aren’t for you.’

She explained that female artists have historically faced public criticism and judgment. She pointed out that Rihanna dealt with this in the 2000s, Britney Spears in the 1990s, and Madonna in the 1980s, adding that she is now experiencing the same treatment.

Okay, so these people are *really* getting on my nerves! They’re saying Sabrina’s famous “Juno” poses and, like, her super honest lyrics are *lazy*? Seriously?! She totally clapped back and called their opinions “totally regressive,” and honestly, she’s SO right. They just don’t *get* her artistry, and it’s frustrating! She’s a genius, and they’re stuck in the past!

The singer explained to *The Sun* that the criticism she receives boils down to disapproval of her expressing her sexuality through her music, clothing, and performances. She pointed out that people don’t criticize her when she talks about things like self-care, body positivity, or even heartbreak – things many 25-year-olds experience – but immediately focus on any sexual content in her work.

While Sabrina Carpenter was on her *Short n’ Sweet* Tour, some people on social media began to think she might have been pretending to sing live during her concerts.

One TikTok user jokingly admitted in October 2024 that many performances aren’t fully sung, breaking it down as 30% lip-syncing, 30% using a pre-recorded track, and 40% actual singing.

The Disney alum, however, was quick to shoot down the claims.

Sabrina confirmed in the comments that she always sings live during her performances. She even jokingly asked if anyone would like to talk to her sound team to verify this.

It doesn’t take many words for the Grammy nominee to silence her haters.

In June 2024, someone online criticized Sabrina’s popular song, “Please Please Please.”

One user on X (formerly Twitter) expressed disbelief at a particularly bad error, writing, “I’ve never seen someone struggle with an easy play like that!”

I was absolutely thrilled when her song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100! She immediately shared screenshots of the chart right next to some of the amazing comments people were leaving, and her caption was just the sweetest – she kept repeating how grateful she was, and it honestly made my day!

Sabrina faced criticism for her “Feather” music video, which was filmed inside the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Brooklyn with the church’s permission. Her account of what happened differs from the official statement released by Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello.

In November 2023, the parish’s pastor stated that the church hadn’t followed the diocese’s rules for filming on church grounds, specifically the requirement to review the script and scenes beforehand.

But Sabrina refuted his claims with one simple sentence.

“We got approval in advance,” Sabrina quipped to Variety at the time, “and Jesus was a carpenter.”

In September 2024, while performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Sabrina hinted that the controversy surrounding her “Feather” music video was connected to a federal investigation involving New York mayor Eric Adams. The pastor who approved the video-despite claiming he didn’t realize it contained inappropriate material-was demoted, and the church underwent a wider review of its operations.

The diocese informed the *New York Post* that they’ve potentially discovered a link between the Parish and Adams, stemming from business interactions between the pastor and key members of Adams’ administration, which is currently under scrutiny. Adams faces charges of bribery and wire fraud, but maintains his innocence.

And to that, Sabrina said, “Should we talk about how I got the mayor indicted or…”

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2025-09-23 18:18