Controversial Cover Sparks Debate
Since the release of her new album Man’s Best Friend, Sabrina Carpenter has been speaking out about the criticism surrounding its provocative cover art.
Unveiled back in June, the cover shows a woman in a black dress bent in an uncomfortable pose, while a man outside holds her hair. The imagery quickly sparked heated debate online, with some calling it erotic, others accusing it of promoting submissiveness, and many arguing over its feminist message.
Carpenter Calls Cover a Personal Statement
In a candid interview with Interview magazine, Carpenter admitted that the striking image wasn’t accidental.
Mixed Feelings on Public Backlash
Interview’s editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg asked Carpenter if the uproar makes her laugh or cry. She admitted it’s both.
“My experience and perspective are very different from the way other people live their lives,” she said. “Sometimes I think, ‘Wow, I don’t experience that, but if they do, it must be true for them.’”
A Reflection of Her Journey
Carpenter explained that the album — and its cover — is deeply tied to her own growth.
She described it as part of her journey through “loss, heartbreak, self-esteem,” and the challenges of moving forward as a young woman.
Critics said the imagery made her look submissive, but Carpenter quickly clarified:
“It’s a metaphor. There’s dominance too. I’m sure the guy in the photo has his own interpretation, but mine is completely different.”
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Standing Firm Against Critics
This isn’t the first time Carpenter has addressed criticism. Ahead of the album’s release, she shared several alternate covers as a response to online backlash.
And during a recent interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings, she made it clear that she won’t be toning things down for anyone:
“This album is not for any pearl-lovers.”
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