Sabrina Carpenter reveals she cut her signature bangs for this reason

Sabrina Carpenter has previously alluded to a difficult breakup in her music, with lyrics from her song Espresso.

Sabrina Carpenter opened up about her iconic hairstyle, revealing she got her signature bangs after experiencing her "first real heartbreak."

The singer and actress shared the emotional backstory behind her bangs in a recent interview, sparking speculation about the relationship that inspired the change.
 

In a Rolling Stone interview, Carpenter confessed that she's not usually one to make impulsive decisions, but her first heartbreak prompted her to do something different.

While she chose not to change her natural blonde hair color, the bangs became a symbol of her post-breakup transformation.

Fans speculate that the heartbreak she referenced was linked to her relationship with Joshua Bassett, whom she dated in 2020 and 2021. Carpenter has previously alluded to a difficult breakup in her music, with lyrics from her song "Espresso" reflecting on the emotional journey of healing and moving forward.