Sabrina Carpenter
Pop singer-songwriter and actress · age 27
life in chapters
29 milestones from birth to now, with Sabrina's age at every one.
1990s
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Born May 11, 1999
2010s
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Signs five-album deal with Hollywood Records
Recording artistAfter releasing independent singles for years, Carpenter signs a five-album deal with Disney-owned Hollywood Records, launching her music career alongside her Girl Meets World role.
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Releases debut single 'Can't Blame a Girl for Trying'
ArtistCarpenter drops her debut single, co-written by Meghan Trainor, through Disney's Hollywood Records. It paves the way for her debut EP a month later.
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Releases debut EP 'Can't Blame a Girl for Trying'
ArtistThe four-track EP arrives on Hollywood Records and introduces Carpenter's blend of teen and folk pop.
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Breaks out as Maya Hart on Girl Meets World
series leadCarpenter lands her breakthrough role on Disney Channel's Boy Meets World sequel, which runs from 2014 to 2017.
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Debut album 'Eyes Wide Open' arrives
ArtistCarpenter's first studio album debuts at No. 43 on the Billboard 200 and picks up two Radio Disney Music Awards.
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Stars in Disney's 'Adventures in Babysitting'
Lead actressCarpenter lands her first major film role as babysitter Jenny Parker in the Disney Channel Original Movie alongside Sofia Carson.
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Second album 'EVOLution' released
ArtistHer sophomore set debuts at No. 28 on the Billboard 200 and spawns the platinum-selling single 'Thumbs'. Carpenter also launches her first headlining tour that fall.
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Appears in 'The Hate U Give'
Supporting actressCarpenter plays Hailey Grant in the film adaptation of Angie Thomas's novel, one of her first major dramatic roles.
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'Singular: Act I' released
ArtistThe first half of her third studio project features the singles 'Almost Love' and 'Sue Me', both of which top Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart.
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'Singular: Act II' released
ArtistThe companion record explores more personal themes and is supported by the singles 'Pushing 20', 'Exhale' and 'In My Bed'.
2020s
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Stars in and executive produces 'Work It'
Lead actress and executive producerCarpenter leads the Netflix dance film as Quinn Ackerman and serves as an executive producer on the project.
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Makes Broadway debut in 'Mean Girls'
Lead actressCarpenter takes on the lead role of Cady Heron on Broadway. The production closes weeks later when the COVID-19 pandemic shuts down theaters.
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Signs with Island Records
Recording artistCarpenter leaves Hollywood Records for Universal's Island Records and releases 'Skin', her first Billboard Hot 100 entry, in January 2021.
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'emails i can't send' released
ArtistHer fifth studio album debuts at No. 23 on the Billboard 200 and becomes a turning point, with the viral single 'Nonsense' and radio hit 'Feather'.
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Opens for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
Opening actCarpenter joins the Eras Tour as an opening act for shows in Latin America, Australia and Singapore across 2023 and 2024, a run she calls a childhood dream come true.
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Holiday EP 'Fruitcake' released
ArtistCarpenter drops a six-track Christmas EP featuring the original 'A Nonsense Christmas' and covers of festive classics.
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Makes her Coachella debut
PerformerCarpenter performs at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the first time, one of the most talked-about sets of the 2024 edition.
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Drops 'Espresso'
ArtistThe lead single from Short n' Sweet becomes a global phenomenon, topping charts worldwide and later winning Song of the Year at the MTV VMAs.
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'Please Please Please' becomes her first Hot 100 No. 1
ArtistThe second Short n' Sweet single debuts at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and claims the top spot a week later, giving Carpenter her first chart-topping single.
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Releases breakout album Short n' Sweet
artistHer sixth studio album debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spends four weeks on top, powered by 'Espresso' and her first Hot 100 No. 1, 'Please Please Please'.
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Launches the Short n' Sweet Tour
HeadlinerHer first arena headlining tour sells out across North America and Europe, later adding a second North American leg with runs at Madison Square Garden and Crypto.com Arena.
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Wins Song of the Year at the MTV VMAs for 'Espresso'
Award recipientCarpenter takes home her first Moon Person, winning Song of the Year at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in New York.
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Short n' Sweet won Best Pop Vocal Album
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Wins her first two Grammys
winnerAt the 67th Grammy Awards, Short n' Sweet wins Best Pop Vocal Album and 'Espresso' takes Best Pop Solo Performance.
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'Manchild' debuts at No. 1 on the Hot 100
ArtistThe lead single from Man's Best Friend debuts atop the Billboard Hot 100, her second No. 1 and her first to enter at the summit. It also tops the UK singles chart.
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Man's Best Friend becomes her second No. 1 album
artistHer seventh studio album, released via Island Records, tops the Billboard 200 and later earns six 2026 Grammy nominations including Album of the Year.
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Nominated for six Grammys, leaves empty-handed
Nominee and performerCarpenter is up for six awards at the 68th Grammys, including Album of the Year and Record of the Year for Man's Best Friend and 'Manchild', but takes home none. She also performs at the ceremony.
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Headlines Coachella for the first time
headlinerTwo years after telling the Coachella crowd 'See you back here when I headline,' Carpenter closes the main stage on both Fridays of the 2026 festival, bringing out Madonna as a surprise guest during weekend two.
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