If there’s one thing we’ve learned about Sabrina Carpenter, it’s that she’s not just another former Disney star—she’s a full-blown, chart-smashing, history-making sensation. From her days of cracking jokes and winning hearts on Girl Meets World to topping global charts with Short n’ Sweet, this Pennsylvania-born dynamo has made it clear: she’s here to stay, and she’s having the time of her life while doing it.

From Small Screens to Stadium Stages
Like many pop princesses before her, Sabrina got her start in the magical world of Disney. As Maya Hart on Girl Meets World (2014–2017), she played the sassy, quick-witted best friend—a role that came with a built-in audience of tweens who adored her rebellious charm. But while other Disney stars faded into nostalgia, Sabrina had bigger plans.

Her music career took flight in 2014 with the release of Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying (co-written by Meghan Trainor, no less). It was a sweet, acoustic pop gem that gave us a taste of what was to come. Over the next few years, she built an impressive discography with Eyes Wide Open (2015), Evolution (2016), and the Singular series (2018–2019), proving she was far more than just another actress-turned-singer.

Breaking Records & Winning Hearts
In 2021, Sabrina made a career-defining move, signing with Island Records and releasing Emails I Can’t Send (2022). The album gave us viral bops like Nonsense and Feather—one a cheeky, TikTok-fueled anthem and the other a radio juggernaut that soared to No. 1 on the Pop Airplay charts. She even opened for The Eras Tour, fulfilling a childhood dream of sharing the stage with Taylor Swift. Casual.

And just when you thought she couldn’t top herself, along came Short n’ Sweet (2024), an album so successful it rewrote the rulebook. With tracks like Espresso, Please Please Please, and Taste, she dominated the charts, became the first woman to hold the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on the UK Singles Chart for three weeks straight, and scored six Grammy nominations, taking home two. Oh, and she also became the first artist in 71 years to spend 20 weeks atop the UK singles chart in a calendar year. No big deal.

Beyond the Music
While music is her primary playground, Sabrina’s acting career is still going strong. From The Hate U Give to Tall Girl and Work It (which she also executive produced), she’s continued flexing her on-screen talents. She even made her Broadway debut in Mean Girls (2020)—talk about range!

And because she loves a good festive moment, she wrapped up 2024 with A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter, a Netflix holiday special featuring guest appearances from Shania Twain, Tyla, and Chappell Roan. If there were an award for Most Likely to Spread Holiday Cheer, she’d win that too.

The Future is Sweet
Sabrina Carpenter has officially entered her pop superstar era, and by the looks of it, she’s just getting started. With a deluxe edition of Short n’ Sweet on the way, an arena tour in full swing, and the world at her feet, she’s proving that sometimes, you can have it all.

As she once cheekily reminded us, “Jesus was a carpenter.” And as far as we’re concerned, this Carpenter is a legend in the making.