Carly Simon Defends Sabrina Carpenter Over ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Album Cover: “It Seems Tame”
Legendary singer-songwriter Carly Simon has stepped forward to defend pop star Sabrina Carpenter, following intense backlash over Carpenter’s new album cover for Man’s Best Friend. In an interview with Rolling Stone on June 18, 2025, Simon said the artwork is…
Sabrina Carpenter continues to face criticism for her suggestive album cover, but Carly Simon, known for causing her own stir with ‘Playing Possum’ in 1975, is coming to her defense. Simon sees similarities with the uproar over Carpenter’s cover and is offering her support.
During a recent interview, Simon addressed the controversy surrounding Carpenter’s album cover, which has sparked debate among fans and critics alike. Simon’s perspective sheds light on the unintentional nature of controversial moments in music history.
Despite the backlash, Simon stands by Carpenter, stating that the reaction to the cover of Man’s Best Friend is much ado about nothing. Speaking with Rolling Stone, Simon emphasized her view that the cover is relatively tame compared to past instances of album art causing a stir.
Simon’s defense of Carpenter highlights the complexity of artistic expression and public reception. While some may find fault with Carpenter’s choice of imagery, Simon’s support illustrates the subjective nature of art and the importance of standing by fellow artists in the face of scrutiny.
