Sabrina Carpenter is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose from Disney Channel stardom to become one of pop music's biggest names. Born May 11, 1999, she is 27 years old. After years of steady work in music and acting, her breakout single "Espresso" and her sixth studio album Short n' Sweet turned her into a global headliner, earning her two Grammy Awards and a sold-out arena tour.
Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter |
| Date of Birth | May 11, 1999 |
| Age | 27 years old |
| Birthplace | Quakertown, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Actress |
| Known For | Girl Meets World, "Espresso", Short n' Sweet |
| Relationship Status | Single (previously linked to Barry Keoghan) |
| Estimated Net Worth | $16–20 million (estimates vary) |
Early Life
Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter was born on May 11, 1999, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and grew up in nearby East Greenville. She is the youngest of three sisters, with parents David and Elizabeth Carpenter raising the family in a close-knit household. She was homeschooled, which allowed her to balance schoolwork with auditions and an early entertainment career.
Entertainment runs in the family: her aunt is actress Nancy Cartwright, best known as the Emmy-winning voice of Bart Simpson on The Simpsons. Carpenter showed a passion for performing early, and at just 10 years old she began posting covers of songs by Christina Aguilera and Adele on YouTube, building a small but dedicated following.
Acting and Music Career
Carpenter's professional acting career began in 2011 when she landed a guest role as a young victim on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Her breakout came in 2014, when she was cast as Maya Hart — the rebellious best friend of the lead character — on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World, a sequel to the beloved Boy Meets World. The show ran for three seasons and made her a familiar face to young audiences worldwide.
Alongside acting, she pursued music. She released her debut album, Eyes Wide Open, in 2015, followed by Evolution (2016), Singular: Act I (2018), Singular: Act II (2019), and emails i can't send (2022). The latter marked a turning point, earning critical praise and signaling a more mature sound, including the hit "Nonsense."
Her true pop breakthrough arrived in 2024. She opened 25 shows on Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour across Mexico, South America, Australia, and Asia, exposing her to massive stadium audiences. That April, she released "Espresso" — a playful, disco-tinged single that became one of the biggest songs of the year, debuting in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and peaking at number three. It was followed by "Please Please Please," which became her first Hot 100 chart-topper, and the album Short n' Sweet, her sixth studio record.
The momentum carried her through the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she was nominated for six awards and won two: Best Pop Solo Performance for "Espresso" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n' Sweet. She also launched the Short n' Sweet Tour, her first arena headlining tour, and released her seventh album, Man's Best Friend, in 2025. She has since been reported to be working on new film projects alongside her music career.
Man's Best Friend and the 2026 Awards Season
In June 2025, less than a year after Short n' Sweet, Carpenter announced her seventh studio album, Man's Best Friend, released August 29, 2025, via Island Records. The album's provocative cover art — Carpenter on all fours with a man holding a fistful of her hair — drew criticism online, but she defended it as a statement about control from a woman's perspective. The 12-track record reunited her with Grammy-winning collaborators Jack Antonoff and Amy Allen. Lead single "Manchild," widely read as a commentary on her split from Keoghan, became a chart-topper, and the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, posting 2025's biggest opening week for a female artist at the time.
The singles kept coming. "Tears," the album's second single, arrived with a spooky, dance-heavy music video starring Tony Award winner Colman Domingo. The "House Tour" video — co-directed by Carpenter herself alongside Margaret Qualley and co-starring Madelyn Cline — charted at No. 27 on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed on the chart into 2026.
Awards season delivered mixed but milestone results. At the February 2026 Grammy Awards, Carpenter picked up six nominations — including Record of the Year for "Manchild" and Album of the Year for Man's Best Friend — but went home empty-handed. She had better luck at the 52nd American Music Awards that May, winning Album of the Year and Best Pop Album for Man's Best Friend plus Best Female Pop Artist.
September 2026 brought her first Emmy. As an executive producer and performer on Disney+'s 50th-anniversary special The Muppet Show, Carpenter took Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) at the Creative Arts Emmys — beating specials from Taylor Swift, Dave Chappelle, and Nikki Glaser. She performed "Manchild" alongside Kermit the Frog and sparred playfully with Miss Piggy in the special.
She closed the awards season at the September 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where she entered with seven nominations and opened the show performing alongside Madonna and Charli XCX. She won Best Collaboration for "Bring Your Love" with Madonna and Best Editing for "House Tour," capping a year that cemented her as one of pop's defining stars.
Personal Life
Carpenter is known for keeping her private life relatively low-key. She was previously linked to actor Barry Keoghan in 2024, but the pair split, and as of 2026 she is not publicly dating anyone. In interviews, she has said she focuses on her career, friendships, and personal growth, and she has spoken openly about how songwriting helps her process emotions.
She remains close to her family in Pennsylvania and splits her time between Los Angeles and touring. Off stage, she is a dog lover and has supported animal rescue efforts.
In April 2026, Keoghan publicly denied the long-running rumors that he had cheated on Carpenter, telling Benny Blanco's Friends Keep Secrets podcast that the narrative was untrue and describing how the backlash had pushed him off social media. Both have denied any reconciliation. Carpenter herself told interviewers in spring 2026 that she was enjoying being single and keeping her focus on her career.
Net Worth
Sabrina Carpenter's net worth is estimated at $16 million to $20 million as of 2026, according to celebrity finance outlets — though some publications publish higher figures, up to $40 million or more. These are estimates, not confirmed financial disclosures, and they vary widely because much of her income is recent.
Her wealth has grown sharply since 2024. Key income sources include touring (her Short n' Sweet Tour was reported to have grossed well over $100 million), music royalties from billions of streams of "Espresso" and other hits, endorsement deals with brands such as Skims, Samsung, and Redken, her own fragrance line launched in 2024–2025, and acting residuals from her Disney Channel years. She has also reportedly invested in real estate, including homes in the Los Angeles area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Sabrina Carpenter? Sabrina Carpenter was born on May 11, 1999, making her 27 years old.
Where is Sabrina Carpenter from? She was born in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and raised in East Greenville, Pennsylvania.
What is Sabrina Carpenter's net worth? Her net worth is estimated at $16–20 million as of 2026, though some outlets estimate higher figures. All published numbers are estimates.
What is Sabrina Carpenter known for? She is best known for playing Maya Hart on Disney Channel's Girl Meets World and for her music career, including the hits "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" and the Grammy-winning album Short n' Sweet.
How many Grammys has Sabrina Carpenter won? She has won two Grammy Awards: Best Pop Solo Performance for "Espresso" and Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n' Sweet, both at the 2025 ceremony. She earned six more nominations at the 2026 ceremony — including Album of the Year for Man's Best Friend — but did not win that year.
Is Sabrina Carpenter dating anyone? She was previously linked to actor Barry Keoghan in 2024, but the pair split in December 2024, and as of 2026 she is not publicly dating anyone. Keoghan denied rumors that he had cheated on her in a 2026 podcast appearance.