The girl who once graced Disney Channel as Maya Hart has officially left the building, and Sabrina Carpenter's latest Rolling Stone cover is proof that she's writing her own rules now. At 26, the "Espresso" singer has stripped down – literally – for a jaw-dropping summer issue spread that's got everyone talking.
As a mom who regularly belts out "Nonsense" with my Gen-Z daughters during car rides, I've watched Carpenter evolve from Disney darling to bonafide pop powerhouse. This Rolling Stone moment feels like her most definitive statement yet: she's done playing it safe.
The cover shoot showcases Carpenter kneeling nude, strategically covered only by Rapunzel-length hair and lace-trimmed thigh-high socks. Her signature '60s-inspired curls were transformed into cascading waves that would make any fairy tale princess jealous.
Photo by David LaChapelle/ Rolling StoneThis bold visual moment coincides with Carpenter opening up about her upcoming album "Man's Best Friend," set to drop August 29. The Grammy winner has been steadily pushing boundaries since launching her "Short n' Sweet" era, embracing provocative fashion choices that have sparked both admiration and criticism.
What I find most refreshing is Carpenter's response to the inevitable backlash. When critics slam her style choices, she remains unbothered. In the Rolling Stone interview, she addresses the criticism head-on with trademark wit: "It's always so funny to me when people complain. They're like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you've made popular." This perspective shows remarkable maturity for someone navigating the impossible standards placed on young women in entertainment.
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♬ original sound - Rolling Stone -Her perspective on female scrutiny in today's entertainment landscape is particularly striking. "I truly feel like I've never lived in a time where women have been picked apart more, and scrutinized in every capacity," she observes. "We're in such a weird time where you would think it's girl power, and women supporting women, but in reality, the second you see a picture of someone wearing a dress on a carpet, you have to say everything mean about it."
Her recent Met Gala moment – where she clapped back at critics of her pantless Louis Vuitton look with a perfectly timed "Damn I messed up" – proves she's not just owning her choices but having fun with the conversation.
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This scrutiny even inspired "Needless to Say," a bonus track where she directly addresses online criticism. Her solution? Learning from icons like Dolly Parton, who "always dealt with it with wit and humor." During their "Please Please Please" video collaboration, Parton offered wisdom that Carpenter treasures: "Don't ever sacrifice your morals and your soul and your principles and your own values."
As someone raising daughters in this social media age, I appreciate artists like Carpenter who demonstrate that confidence comes from within. She's showing young women that they can define their own narratives, whether that's through music, fashion, or simply refusing to dim their light for anyone else's comfort.
Sometimes the most powerful statement is simply being unapologetically yourself.
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