Sabrina Carpenter responds to backlash over ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album cover

Sabrina Carpenter addresses controversy over her ‘Man’s Best Friend’ album cover, calling the reaction exaggerated.

Sabrina Carpenter has spoken out about the controversy surrounding the cover art for her upcoming album, Man’s Best Friend.

In a recent interview, the singer and actress said she was surprised by the level of criticism and dismissed the backlash as an overreaction.

“Y’all need to get out more, I think,” Carpenter remarked when asked about the reaction. She explained that when she first shared the artwork with her inner circle—including friends, family, and collaborators—no one expressed concern. “It was just like, it’s perfect for what the album is [and] what it represents,” she added.

Carpenter emphasized that many of the negative responses came before people had a chance to hear the project or understand the themes behind it. “They don’t know me, they don’t know my intentions. They don’t know the stories I’m telling,” she said.

The Espresso hitmaker noted that her longtime fans viewed the photo in the context of her artistry and understood the symbolism, while others unfamiliar with her work jumped to conclusions. Some critics even questioned her family’s approval of the imagery, but Carpenter revealed her parents were fully supportive. “My parents actually saw the photo and they loved it,” she confirmed.

Carpenter, who has become one of pop music’s breakout stars, said she tries to take criticism in stride and focus on the people who connect with her music. The controversy has only added to the anticipation for Man’s Best Friend, which is expected to further cement her place in today’s pop landscape.