Blonde hair shining, “Buy Me Presents” starts to play in the background as she walks onto the stage. The roar of cheers and applause grows louder. Sabrina Carpenter, dressed in festive “Santa” red, kicks off the special in style.
The iconic pop singer Sabrina Carpenter had the wonderful idea to collaborate with Netflix on “A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.” This production features funny skits and musical performances where Sabrina sings with various artists. Known as a former Disney star, Sabrina gained fame on “Girl Meets World,” voiced Princess Sofia in “Sofia the First,” and appeared in “Adventures in Babysitting.” She’s also starred in movies like “Tall Girl 1 and 2,” “Work It,” “The Hate U Give,” “Clouds,” and more.
Sabrina’s music career began in 2014 with her debut single, “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying,” followed by an EP that reached No. 43 on the US Billboard 200. This marked her transition into focusing on music, leading to a flourishing career.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a public “scandal” involving a love triangle between Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sabrina Carpenter emerged. For context, Joshua and Olivia met while co-starring on Disney’s “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.” In 2021, Olivia released her hit song “Drivers License,” which fans speculated was about Joshua cheating on her with Sabrina. Carpenter later released her own song, “Skin,” which many interpreted as a response. Despite the controversy, “Skin” became a hit, solidifying Sabrina’s place in pop music.
This year, Sabrina released her album “Short n’ Sweet,” which includes singles like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” She also embarked on a “Short n’ Sweet” world tour that delighted fans with fun gimmicks and surprises—highlights shared widely on TikTok.
The Christmas special captures the magic of her concerts, blending Sabrina’s charm, humor, creativity, and incredible vocals. She performed duets with artists like Tyla, Shania Twain, Kali Uchis, and Chappell Roan, singing Christmas classics. The special also included hilarious skits featuring Quinta Brunson, Cara Delevingne, Kyle Mooney, Megan Stalter, and more, staged in a style reminiscent of “Saturday Night Live.”
The show concludes with a Christmas version of her hit song “Nonsense,” complete with Sabrina’s famous improvised ending lines—a signature moment her fans eagerly anticipate.
This reporter wholeheartedly recommends Sabrina Carpenter’s Christmas special. Its combination of fun skits and outstanding musical performances makes it a must-watch for all audiences. Just one question remains: Did Sabrina Carpenter release this special close to Olivia Rodrigo’s Netflix special as a form of competition?
