Sabrina Carpenter Hits Back at Critics Over ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Album Cover’s ‘Only About Sex’ Accusations

Sabrina Carpenter is done playing nice. Just days after revealing the provocative cover art for her next album Man’s Best Friend, the pop sensation found herself fielding a now-familiar accusation. That her persona is “only about sex.” A viral post questioned whether Carpenter had any depth beyond her risqué aesthetic. But the singer wasn’t having it. Her answer was sharp, cheeky, and absolutely intentional.

When an X user snarked, “Does she have a personality outside of sex?” Carpenter fired back without flinching. “Girl yes and it is goooooood.” Short. Sweet. And very, very clear.

Sabrina Carpenter Calls Out the Double Standard While Owning the Conversation

She didn’t stop there. In her recent Rolling Stone cover story, Carpenter laid out exactly why she’s tired of the judgment. The backlash isn’t new. Especially around her live performances of the song Juno. Where she acts out playful positions onstage. Fans may love to post those clips, but Carpenter pointed out they’re missing the full picture. Her shows include emotional ballads and reflective tracks. But critics only amplify the sexy stuff.

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The real twist? Carpenter says it’s those very same critics who keep making her sex-themed work go viral. “Clearly you love sex,” she said in the interview. Calling out the double standard. She sees the obsession. And rather than be rattled by it, she leans into the humor. Still, she admits there’s pressure. Especially when headlines reduce her to a punchline. “I feel mad pressure to be funny sometimes,” she confessed.

With Man’s Best Friend dropping August 29, Carpenter isn’t backing down. If anything, she’s pushing forward, louder and bolder. Her message is clear. She’s in control of the narrative. And yes. Her personality goes way beyond sex. It’s witty, fearless, and on her own terms.