Madonna Breaks Silence on Viral Sabrina Carpenter Comparisons—And It’s Not What You Expect
It took just five hours for Madonna to take notice of the internet buzz surrounding Sabrina Carpenter’s striking resemblance to her on the March cover of Vogue. Sporting a platinum-blonde wavy wig and a baby blue Dolce & Gabbana teddy, Carpenter, 25, sparked widespread comparisons to the Queen of Pop’s iconic Jean Paul Gaultier corset look from her 1990 Blond
Fans quickly pointed out the similarities, noting that the same legendary photographer, Steven Meisel, shot Madonna for Italian Vogue in 1991, just as he did for Carpenter’s recent Vogue spread. Meisel, now 70, has played a significant role in shaping Madonna’s visual legacy, having also captured her 1984 Like a Virgin album cover, her provocative 1992 Sex book, and high-profile campaigns for Versace, Louis Vuitton, and Vanity Fair.
On Tuesday, Madonna took to Carpenter’s Instagram comments with a playful reaction, posting a series of eye emojis along with the question: “Is this a Valentine’s present to me?”
Carpenter, who boasts a massive 99.8 million social media following, eagerly responded: “@madonna It sure is!”
Fans went wild over the interaction, with some joking that Carpenter looks like Madonna’s long-lost daughter or that the Material Girl had taken the fictional youth-preserving drug from Demi Moore’s movie The Substance to “create” the rising pop star.
While the comparisons are undeniable, both Carpenter and Madonna have drawn inspiration from the original blonde bombshell, Marilyn Monroe. The influence of Old Hollywood glamour runs deep in both of their aesthetics, making this latest parallel even more fitting.
Sabrina Carpenter’s Meteoric Rise Continues
Carpenter isn’t just making headlines for her resemblance to Madonna—she’s also dominating the music industry. This Friday, she will release the deluxe edition of her sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet, featuring none other than country music icon Dolly Parton on a new rendition of Please Please Please.
Adding to her whirlwind schedule, Carpenter will take the stage at SNL 50: The Anniversary Special, a three-hour live event airing this Sunday on NBC and Peacock. Following that, she’ll receive the Global Success Award and perform at the 45th Brit Awards on March 1, further solidifying her status as a global pop phenomenon.
Carpenter’s much-anticipated Short n’ Sweet Tour is set to kick off its European leg in Dublin, Ireland, on March 3-4—an ironic twist, given that her ex-boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan, hails from the city.
Madonna’s Return to the Studio
Meanwhile, Madonna is showing no signs of slowing down. On September 30, she teased fans with news of new music, revealing that she was “back in the studio” in London with her longtime musical director, Stuart Price. The pop icon is also revisiting her long-awaited biopic, now titled Who’s That Girl, which she is rewriting alongside screenwriter Erin Cressida Wilson after Universal shelved the original version starring Julia Garner.
Though Madonna has helmed two films in the past—Filth and Wisdom (2008) and W.E. (2011)—both were met with lukewarm reviews and disappointing box office returns. However, with her unwavering influence and legendary career, fans remain eager to see what she has in store next.
As Carpenter continues her meteoric rise and Madonna remains an enduring force in pop culture, the playful exchange between the two only cements their connection—proving that, in music and style, history truly does repeat itself.
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