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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Muir

Sabrina Carpenter reveals new album artwork after controversy

  • Sabrina Carpenter unveiled an alternate cover for her forthcoming album, Man’s Best Friend, after the original artwork sparked widespread debate.
  • The initial cover, showing Carpenter on her hands and knees with an anonymous figure holding her hair, drew criticism for being potentially degrading, while others viewed it as a statement on female sexuality.
  • Carpenter responded to the backlash by jokingly presenting the new, more muted black and white cover as “approved by God.”
  • Fans largely praised Carpenter’s witty response and handling of the controversy surrounding the album artwork.
  • Carpenter has previously addressed criticism regarding her music and image being oversexualized, arguing that female artists are unfairly scrutinised and that critics often miss the artistic intent.

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