Sabrina Carpenter is making headlines once more, but this time, it’s not only for her chart-topping hits.
The “Espresso” singer found herself at the middle of two viral moments in Paris this week. One involved an aggressive paparazzi encounter, and the opposite sparked debate over a provocative on-stage performance.
While critics had plenty to say, Sabrina Carpenter’s loyal fanbase is standing firmly by her side.
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Paparazzi Swarm Sabrina Carpenter In Paris
The 25-year-old pop star was swarmed by photographers as she left a Paris restaurant, with members of her team shielding her from the flashing lights using a sequined purple cloth. The chaotic scene quickly turned sour when Sabrina declined to pose for photos, selecting as an alternative to go straight right into a waiting SUV.
What began with shouts of “Sabrina, give us one shot!” and “Only one shot, Sabrina, we all know you are nice!” quickly escalated to insults because the star ignored the requests.
“Shame on you, Sabrina!” several voices will be heard yelling in a now-viral video. Others mocked the moment, chanting “Ridiculous” and even threatening her public image with comments like “The fans will see this, Sabrina.”
But fans did see the footage and overwhelmingly took her side.
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Carpenter’s Loyal Fan Base Chimes In
“‘The fans will see this’… yeah, they’re gonna see you making her uncomfortable and stalking her,” one user wrote on X, the social media platform formerly often known as Twitter.
“‘Shame on you’??? She literally doesn’t owe you anything????” one other added.
Some even joked about organizing a “riot” in her honor, while others compared the situation to similar run-ins stars like Chappell Roan have faced, calling for more celebrities to talk up about aggressive paparazzi tactics.
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Controversial Stage Act Sparks Debate
While Carpenter was fielding unsolicited attention outside the venue, she was making headlines for something else inside it.
During her tour stop at Paris’s Accor Arena, the singer performed her song “Juno” with a risqué twist simulating a ménage à trois, specifically mimicking the Eiffel Tower sex position, with two male backup dancers. The choreography, which included suggestive gestures and flirtatious mic work, was captured by fans and quickly made the rounds online.
“I’m sorry but there are little kids within the audience and that is taking it way too far,” one concerned fan posted.
One other echoed, “Promoting sex positions to a primarily underage audience? I stan her, but this isn’t okay…”
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Fans Defend Carpenter’s Risqué ‘Juno’ Performance
Nevertheless, many fans pushed back on the outrage, defending Carpenter’s artistic expression and clarifying that her music isn’t made for kids.
“Her music isn’t for kids and if you happen to as a parent don’t monitor what your kids are listening to that’s your fault,” one fan wrote.
One other chimed in, “If you happen to bring your kids to her shows that’s on you… have you ever LISTENED to her music?”
In “Juno,” Carpenter croons about her deep infatuation with a partner, with lyrics like “Have you ever ever tried this one?” setting the stage for frolicsome, if daring, performance selections. For the reason that tour’s June 20 kickoff, Carpenter has been acting out various steamy positions to match the song’s tone, which actually has a connection to the movie of the identical name.
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Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Juno’ Was Inspired By The Beloved Indie Film
Songwriter Amy Allen, who worked with Carpenter on each her “Short n’ Sweet” and “Emails I Can’t Send” albums, told Us Weekly last 12 months that the fan-favorite indie film was a direct inspiration for the track.
“I’m so grateful to have her as a collaborator for moments like that, because I believe being a pop songwriter, like, five years ago, if someone had are available with that idea, that might’ve been like, ‘I’m unsure people will get that,’” she said in December 2024.
“But because she’s so authentic and her artistry is so intact and she or he knows who she is, the second she began talking about her idea for that, I used to be like, ‘Oh, we’re doing this, it’s gonna be great and it’s gonna be witty and it’s gonna be heartfelt,’” Allen continued. “She’s such a fearless leader with ideas like that.”
Sabrina Carpenter Has A Week Of Highs, Lows, And Viral Moments
Between the paparazzi clash and the steamy stage performance, it’s been a whirlwind week for Sabrina Carpenter. But when the fan response is any indication, the pop star is not losing any momentum, or support.
In reality, whether she’s dodging cameras or pushing boundaries onstage, Carpenter’s fans are making one thing clear: they’ve got her back.
