What is Sabrina Carpenter’s net worth?
As an American singer, songwriter, and actress, Sabrina Carpenter possesses a net worth of $12 million. She gained fame for her role as Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series “Girl Meets World.” Carpenter has also appeared in films such as “Horns,” the remake of “Adventures in Babysitting,” and “The Hate U Give.” In 2014, she released her debut EP, “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying.” During 2022 and 2023, she was prominently featured as one of the opening acts for Taylor Swift’s “Eras” world tour. Additionally, Sabrina boasts a significant presence on social media, amassing nearly 40 million followers on Instagram alone.
In April 2024, Sabrina debuted the single “Espresso,” which served as the lead single for her upcoming studio album “Short n’ Sweet.” The track swiftly climbed the music charts, achieving #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on various global charts. Following this success, she released a second single from the album titled “Please Please Please.”
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Born in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania in 1999 to parents Elizabeth and David, Sabrina Carpenter has three older siblings: Sarah, Shannon, and half-sister Cayla. During her childhood, Carpenter was homeschooled. At just 10 years old, she began sharing videos of her singing on YouTube, eventually placing third in a 2010 singing competition hosted by Miley Cyrus.
Her acting career commenced in 2011 with a role on the NBC series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” where she portrayed a young rape victim. Around this time, she performed a rendition of Etta James’ “Something’s Got a Hold on Me” at China’s Hunan Broadcasting System for the Gold Mango Audience festival. Following this, Carpenter secured a recurring role in the Fox sitcom “The Goodwin Games,” alongside participating in the pilot episodes of the Disney Channel’s “Gulliver Quinn” and ABC’s “The Unprofessional.”
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Breakthrough and Television Career
Carpenter voiced a character in the animated series “Sofia the First” and appeared in episodes of “Orange is the New Black” and “Austin & Ally” before achieving her breakout role as Maya Hart in the comedy series “Girl Meets World.” This show, which aired on the Disney Channel from 2014 to 2017, was a spin-off of the beloved 90s series “Boy Meets World.” While on the show, Carpenter also starred in the Disney Channel film “Adventures in Babysitting,” revamping the 1987 movie. From 2016 to 2019, she lent her voice to Melissa Chase in the animated series “Milo Murphy’s Law,” which featured “Weird Al” Yankovic as the titular character.
Additionally, Carpenter has made guest appearances in the Argentine-Mexican telenovela “Soy Luna,” the children’s series “Mickey and the Roadster Racers,” and the musical comedy web series “Royalties.”
Film Career
In film…
Carpenter’s initial appearance on screen was in the comedy film “Noobz,” released in 2012. She then secured a minor role in the horror comedy “Horns,” featuring Daniel Radcliffe and Juno Temple. In 2018, she took on a supporting character in “The Hate U Give,” an adaptation of the young adult novel by Angie Thomas. This was succeeded by her first leading role in “The Short History of the Long Road,” where she portrayed Nola, a teenager leading a nomadic lifestyle with her father. Carpenter’s filmography also encompasses the teen romantic comedy “Tall Girl,” the dance musical comedy “Work It,” the biographical drama “Clouds,” and the comedy thriller “Emergency.”
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Music Career
Sabrina Carpenter signed a five-record contract with Hollywood Records in 2014. Following this, she debuted her single “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying,” which was premiered on Radio Disney. This song became the title track of her EP released later that year. In 2015, Carpenter launched her debut album “Eyes Wide Open,” preceded by the single “We’ll Be the Stars.” The subsequent year saw her release “Smoke and Fire” and “On Purpose,” with the latter serving as the lead single for her second album, “Evolution.” Later, in 2018, she released “Alien,” featuring Jonas Blue, and “Almost Love,” both included on her third album, “Singular: Act I.” The continuation of that album, “Singular: Act II,” was released in 2019 and included the singles “Pushing 20,” “Exhale,” and “In My Bed.” Carpenter achieved her first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2021 with the single “Skin,” debuting at number 48.
Aside from her albums and singles, Carpenter has provided her vocals for various other projects. In 2013, she performed “Smile” for the album “Disney Fairies: Faith, Trust, and Pixie Dust.” The next year, she sang “Stand Out” for the Disney Channel movie “How to Build a Better Boy,” and in 2017, she recorded the theme song for the family series “Andi Mack.” That same year, Carpenter collaborated with the Vamps and Mike Perry on the single “Hands,” was featured on the Lost Kings track “First Love,” and sang “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” for Lindsey Stirling’s holiday album “Warmer in the Winter.” She later recorded “Let Me Move You” for the film “Work It,” in which she also starred.
Musical Influences
Carpenter has mentioned several artists as influences on her musical style, including Adele, Rihanna, and Christina Aguilera. Additionally, she draws inspiration from Etta James, Whitney Houston, and Taylor Swift.
Stage Career
Carpenter’s accomplishments are not limited to film and music; she has also carved out a career on stage. In December 2015, she starred as Wendy in the Pasadena Playhouse production “Peter Pan and Tinker Bell: A Pirate’s Christmas.” Her Broadway debut came in March 2020, when she took on the role of Cady Heron in “Mean Girls,” although her performance was interrupted due to the COVID pandemic.
Personal Life
At the end of 2023, Sabrina publicly confirmed her relationship with Irish actor Barry Keoghan.
Real Estate
Sabrina purchased a house in Northridge, California for $1.7 million in 2018. After finishing a successful North American tour as the opening act for Taylor Swift’s “Eras” tour, she gifted herself a $4.4 million home in Beverly Hills in December 2023.