Sabrina Carpenter shares conflicted emotions regarding men

Singer, songwriter, and actress Sabrina Carpenter has spoken candidly about her complex feelings toward men, opening up in a recent interview following her split from actor Barry Keoghan.

Carpenter revealed that her upcoming album, intriguingly titled Man’s Best Friend, draws heavily from her experiences and fascination with men.

“When one of my female friends announces that she’s having a son, I just rejoice for that young boy, because I know he’s going to be raised right,” she shared.

Reflecting further, the 26-year-old added, “I’ve been on Earth for 26 years, but it feels like we’ve always had to train them. It’s a tale as old as time.”

Speaking to Vogue Italia, Carpenter described men as “a super entertaining species to watch—in positive and negative ways.” She admitted that while some have made her feel “adored, inspired, and loved,” others left her “confused, attacked, and ridiculed.”

The Feather singer also highlighted how humor has always been her defense mechanism. “Part of life is making light of moments that make us uncomfortable—or at least that is for me,” she explained. “My whole life I felt like wit was what saved me. It was always there to make sure I was protecting myself for the future.”

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Earlier in September, Canadian popstar Justin Bieber and young starlet Carpenter will headline Coachella Music and Arts Festival 2026, along with Latin star Karol G, organizers announced on Tuesday morning.

Grammy-winning singers Sabrina Carpenter, 26, Justin Bieber, 31, and Karol G, 34, will be the headliners for the two-weekend Coachella 2026, scheduled to take place in Spring next year, the organizers confirmed, as they unveiled the complete lineup of performers for the music fest. “Hard launch,” read the caption with the announcement post on Instagram.