Sabrina Carpenter recently hit back at critics who accused her of having an “offensive” image. The comments came after Pete Waterman, an English songwriter and music producer, criticized Sabrina’s revealing outfits and provocative image. Waterman’s collaborator, Mike Stock, also weighed in, calling her lyrics “lazy” and overly sexualized.
Responding to these critiques, Sabrina told The Sun, “My message has always been clear – if you can’t handle a girl who is confident in her own sexuality, then don’t come to my shows.” She emphasized that women being judged based on their appearance is nothing new, pointing to past examples of famous female artists facing similar criticism.
Sabrina explained that female musicians have always been shamed for their looks and image, citing Rihanna in the 2000s, Britney Spears in the 1990s, Madonna in the 1980s, and now herself. She described the criticism as “totally regressive,” pointing out that no one criticizes her when she talks about self-care, body positivity, or heartbreak—topics relatable to any 25-year-old.
She also called out the music industry executives for focusing solely on the sexual aspect of her performances. Sabrina strongly believes in women supporting each other and rejecting regressive attitudes. She shared that women often admire others’ bodies but fail to realize that even those women have their own insecurities. “That’s why as women we need to be kind to each other,” she added.
