Sabrina Carpenter reveals alternative album cover ‘approved by God' amid backlash
Sabrina Carpenter divided fans earlier this month with her choice of cover art for her forthcoming album, 'Man's Best Friend.' Playing on the title, she poses on all fours like a dog while a faceless man pulls her hair.
While some interpreted the cover as cheeky and ironic — especially given the themes of the album's first single, 'Manchild' — others accused the former Disney Channel star of promoting sexist stereotypes and setting women's rights back decades.
Carpenter has addressed criticism by releasing an alternative cover 'approved by God,' the singer revealed Wednesday on Instagram.
The black-and-white image seemingly channels Marilyn Monroe as the singer, dressed in an elegant beaded gown, leans against a man in a suit. Carpenter is front and center while the man's face is partially hidden.
This isn't the first time Carpenter has ruffled some feathers.
In 2023, she received backlash from the Catholic Church after she filmed parts of her 'Feather' music video at the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. The Diocese of Brooklyn said it was 'appalled' by the nature of the video and the priest who allowed her to film there was removed from his administrative duties.
When asked about the incident in an interview with Variety, Carpenter responded, 'Jesus was a carpenter.' She doubled down during her Coachella debut in 2024, wearing a shirt with the same phrase.
The singer has also raised eyebrows on her Short n' Sweet Tour, which returns to North America this fall. During her sultry performance of 'Juno,' she acts out a different sex position every night.
Carpenter addressed the criticism that she's shaped her entire brand around sex in her June cover story with Rolling Stone.
'It's always funny to me when people complain,' she said. 'They're like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you've made popular. Clearly you love sex. You're obsessed with it. It's in my show. There's so many more moments than the 'Juno' positions, but those are the ones you post every night and comment on. I can't control that.'
In a since-deleted post, an X user shared the first 'Man's Best Friend' cover and asked, 'Does she have a personality outside of sex?' Carpenter responded, 'Girl yes and it is goooooood.'
Among those who came to Carpenter's defense of the original album art was 'You're So Vain' singer Carly Simon, who received backlash for the cover of her 1975 album, 'Playing Possum.'
'She's not doing anything outrageous,' Simon told Rolling Stone. 'It seems tame. There have been far flashier covers than hers. One of the most startling covers I've ever seen was [the Rolling Stones'] 'Sticky Fingers.' That was out there in terms of sexual attitude. So I don't know why she's getting such flak.'
'Man's Best Friend' will be released Aug. 29, a little over a year after Carpenter's last project, 'Short n' Sweet.' Signed editions and copies with the alternative cover are available for preorder on her website.
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