Sabrina Annlynn Carpenter (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her multifaceted career in music and acting. She first gained widespread recognition for her lead role as Maya Hart on the Disney Channel series *Girl Meets World* (2014–2017), which marked her breakthrough in the entertainment industry[1][3]. Carpenter began her music career early, signing with Hollywood Records as a teenager and releasing several albums, including *Eyes Wide Open* (2015), *Evolution* (2016), and *Singular: Act I* and *II* (2018-2019)[1][3][5]. Her musical style evolved from teen pop to a more mature sound, with notable singles such as "Thumbs," which achieved Platinum certification[5]. Carpenter’s sixth album, *Short n' Sweet* (2024), debuted at number one on the US *Billboard* 200 chart and earned her two Grammy Awards, including Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Pop Solo Performance for the single "Espresso." Her seventh album, *Man's Best Friend* (2025), also debuted at number one, solidifying her status as a leading pop artist[5]. In addition to music, Carpenter has an extensive acting portfolio, including roles in films like *The Hate U Give* (2018), *Tall Girl* (2019) and its sequel *Tall Girl 2* (2022), *Work It* (2020), and *Emergency* (2022), with the latter premiering at the Sundance Film Festival[1][2]. She also made her Broadway debut in *Mean Girls* in 2020, although the production was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic[2][4]. Carpenter has garnered multiple gold and platinum certifications for her music, performed sold-out tours internationally, and continues to be a prominent figure in both music and acting[2][7]. Her recent work maintains her relevance as a versatile artist with a growing fanbase worldwide.