Sabrina Carpenter has had one hell of a year. The 25-year-old singer claimed her first #1 single last spring after ten years on the music scene, starred in her very own Netflix Christmas special, and snatched the crown for the UK’s longest-running #1 single of 2024 with her hit song, “Taste.”
So, when Sabrina performed an upbeat medley of hits at the 2025 Grammys, the live clip was destined to go viral, racking up over 3.4 million views in just its first two weeks on YouTube!
Except this gig is totally unlike your run-of-the-mill Grammys show. Sabrina’s quick wit and humour take centre stage in this vintage-inspired showgirl performance, her theatre kid roots coming out in full force as the Pennsylvanian star sings her hit in a hilarious and shockingly talented skit.
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First, Sabrina struggles to meet the spotlight. Next, she drops her glittered cane. Then, like a moment from Mr. Bean, the stairs she gracefully descends lead her below stage level in an optical illusion, leaving Sabrina to scramble back into the limelight without losing a hint of cool.
It’s all completely scripted, of course, but to pull off these classic comedy moves while singing live, pitch-perfect, and in her all-smiles showgirl character proves a whole new level of talent than we’re used to seeing from today’s pop legends.
And that’s not to mention the epic high-heeled tap dance transition between songs, the imaginative and interactive stage design, and the way Sabrina laces humour into the most basic choreography, like the moment she gracefully wafts her feathered shawl and hits a backing dancer in the face several times.
This was bound to be a big night for Sabrina. The ex-Disney actress had been nominated for six awards following the success of her sixth studio record, 2024’s “Short n’ Sweet,” and hit singles, “Taste,” “Espresso” and “Please, Please, Please.” By the end of her first night at the Grammys, she’d swept up two awards: Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance, missing out on her nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.
It’s not just Sabrina’s diehard fans who have been left spellbound by this performance. Pop fans have been recounting their epiphanies in the comments section, with viewers writing, “I didn’t realise how deprived entertainment has been without this sort of humorous approach to performing. She’s born for this type of showmanship!” “She didn’t give a performance, she gave a Broadway musical!” and “Her comedic timing is on point. Every second, every deliberate flub, every smile, every look, is perfectly woven into the fabric of the music, fitting her talent as an actress. It’s very Jean Harlow/Carole Lombard-esque.”
Sabrina Carpenter continues to amaze and entertain, proving she’s not just a pop sensation but a remarkable performer and entertainer. Her unique blend of humor and talent shone brightly at the 2025 Grammys, capturing hearts worldwide. To delve deeper into Sabrina’s incredible journey and watch her viral performances, be sure to explore the links provided below.