Who is singer and actor Sabrina Carpenter?
Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter is an American singer, songwriter and actor known professionally as Sabrina Carpenter. Born on May 11, 1999, in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, she first gained wide recognition as Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series Girl Meets World. She later developed a successful pop music career, releasing multiple studio albums and earning major international chart success with songs including “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Taste.”
Background/biography
Carpenter was raised in Pennsylvania by her parents, David and Elizabeth Carpenter, alongside her sisters. She began singing at a young age and posted cover performances online before pursuing professional acting and music opportunities. Her family later supported her move toward auditions and entertainment work in Los Angeles.
In 2011, Carpenter placed third in a singing competition called The Next Miley Cyrus Project, which was organized by Miley Cyrus. Around the same period, she began building acting credits through television appearances and auditioning for larger roles.
Music and acting career
- Girl Meets World (2014–2017) — played Maya Hart, a leading role in the Disney Channel coming-of-age sitcom.
- Eyes Wide Open (2015) — debut studio album, featuring the single “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying.”
- Evolution (2016) — second studio album.
- Singular: Act I (2018) and Singular: Act II (2019) — pop releases that included “Almost Love,” “Sue Me” and “In My Bed.”
- Work It (2020) — starred in and executive produced the Netflix dance-comedy film.
- Emails I Can’t Send (2022) — album featuring “Nonsense,” “Feather” and “Because I Liked a Boy.”
- Emergency (2022) — appeared in the satirical horror film.
- Espresso (2024) — international hit single that became one of her most commercially successful releases.
- Please Please Please (2024) — topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
- Short n’ Sweet (2024) — studio album that debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Carpenter’s music is generally described as pop, incorporating elements of dance-pop, synth-pop, disco and R&B. Her songwriting often uses conversational phrasing, humor and relationship-centered themes. Alongside recording, she has continued to work in film and television, including roles in The Hate U Give, Clouds and Alice in Borderland.
Breakthrough with “Espresso” and Short n’ Sweet
In 2024, Carpenter reached a new level of global visibility with “Espresso,” followed by “Please Please Please” and “Taste.” The songs helped establish her as a leading pop artist of the year, while Short n’ Sweet expanded her audience internationally. She also served as an opening act on selected dates of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in 2023 and 2024.
Net worth
Public estimates of Carpenter’s net worth vary widely and are not independently verified. Her principal income sources include recorded music, streaming and publishing royalties, concert touring, acting work, brand partnerships and other commercial projects.
Did you know?
- Carpenter’s first name is Sabrina, while her middle names are Annlynn.
- She portrayed Maya Hart, the best friend of Riley Matthews, on Girl Meets World, a sequel series to Boy Meets World.
- She has appeared in music videos for her own songs and has also worked as an executive producer on selected screen projects, including Work It.
- Her song “Nonsense” became associated with playful, changing outro lyrics during live performances.
- She opened for Taylor Swift on parts of the Eras Tour before her 2024 pop breakthrough.
