Sabrina Carpenter Then & Now: See Photos of Her Before & After Global Fame

See the ‘Espresso’ hitmaker’s then and now, from Disney Channel actress to Grammy-winning pop sensation.

Sabrina Carpenter has grown up in the spotlight. Long before becoming one of pop music’s biggest stars with hits like “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Taste,” Sabrina first found fame as a young actress on Disney Channel. She starred as Maya Hart on Girl Meets World from 2014 to 2017, quickly becoming a fan favorite thanks to her humor and sharp personality on screen.

While balancing acting and music, Sabrina steadily built her career with albums including Eyes Wide Open, Evolution, Singular: Act I, Singular: Act II, Emails I Can’t Send, Short n’ Sweet and 2025’s Man’s Best Friend. Her sound evolved from teen pop into the confident, playful style that eventually helped launch her into worldwide superstardom.

By 2024 and 2025, Sabrina reached a new level of fame thanks to the massive success of Short n’ Sweet and singles like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” She earned multiple Grammy nominations and won her first two Grammys in 2025 for Best Pop Vocal Album for Short n’ Sweet and Best Pop Solo Performance for “Espresso.”

Along with dominating the charts, Sabrina has continued touring the world, delivering viral performances and cementing herself as one of pop culture’s biggest breakout stars. See photos of her transformation over the years, from her Disney Channel beginnings to international fame.

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