In a recent interview with TIME for the TIME100 Next issue, pop star Sabrina Carpenter shared her experiences with the same type of criticism that has historically plagued female artists in the music industry, including icons like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
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00:00In a new interview, Sabrina Carpenter is admitting she's no stranger to criticism,
00:03just like the pop legends before her. In a recent TIME interview cover story,
00:06the 25-year-old pop star discussed how her openness about her sexuality has led to backlash,
00:12similar to those that face similar backlash like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
00:16Known for her music videos that have quite the violence in them from the likes of Feather and
00:20even Taste with a cameo with Jenner Ortega, Carpenter has gotten a lot of critics in her
00:24time, particularly around her fashion choices. She stated, quote,
00:27You'll still get the occasional mother that has a strong opinion on how you should be dressing,
00:31and to that I just say, don't come to the show. Carpenter emphasizes that dressing how you feel
00:35is comfortable and crucial, especially when performing. The star has had a multitude of
00:39outfits turn some heads at the VMAs and so many more when she has chosen to embrace this sexuality,
00:44similar to those like Britney Spears, who also faced heat for her choices.
00:48Sabrina went on to mention in the interview that the scariest thing is getting up on stage in front
00:52of so many people. If the one thing that helps you is how you dress, then that's what you've
00:56gotta do, she mentions. She also shared her thoughts on social media criticism,
00:59saying that she is the only one seeing all the negative stuff about herself,
01:03and her friends don't see that. Despite the challenges, Carpenter continues to shine.
01:07In this month's time, Christina Aguilera also praises her talent and resilience. Aguilera
01:12noted to, quote, never underestimate the mighty power behind her talent.
01:15Great things come in small packages.