Sabrina Carpenter Knew She Was 'Destined' for Pop Stardom Since Childhood: 'I'm a Little Bit of a Freak Manifester'

Mar. 15, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter in Paris in June 2024.Photo:Victor Boyko/Getty

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Sabrina Carpenterhas always known she was meant for pop stardom.In a cover story forPAPER Magazine, the pop star, 25, opened up about how she’s a “freak manifester” and discussed the hard work that went into her career.While Carpenter wasn’t sure when her pop career would truly take off, she knew it was only a matter of time.“I don’t know how to describe it,” the “Feather” singer told the outlet. “When you’re a child and you just have a feeling of,I know I’m going to do this someday.I know I’m going to do this for the rest of my life. I know this is the path I need to follow,whatever that means for me, and whatever success that means for me is what I’m destined for.“From a young age, Carpenter had “dreams and goals.““I will say I’m a little bit of a freak manifester sometimes, which is a blessing and a curse depending on how you look at it,” she said. “I always knew deep down that this was something I would do with my life, and I didn’t ever really doubt that, even when s— was hitting the ceiling fan.“Added Carpenter, “I don’t think I ever doubted it.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.In June, the “Nonsense” performerannounced her forthcoming album, which features viral singles"Espresso"and"Please Please Please."“MY NEW ALBUM IS COMING OUT AUGUST 23rd!!!!💋,” Carpenter wroteon social media. “This project is quite special to me and I hope it’ll be something special to you too.”The announcement also included her album’s cover artwork, which features the former teen actor’s long blonde hair cascading down her back and a red kiss mark on her left shoulder. The back cover then reveals a tinyShort n’ Sweettattoo on her right shoulder.Carpenter’s sixth studio albumShort n’ Sweetis due Friday, Aug. 23.

Sabrina Carpenterhas always known she was meant for pop stardom.

In a cover story forPAPER Magazine, the pop star, 25, opened up about how she’s a “freak manifester” and discussed the hard work that went into her career.

While Carpenter wasn’t sure when her pop career would truly take off, she knew it was only a matter of time.

“I don’t know how to describe it,” the “Feather” singer told the outlet. “When you’re a child and you just have a feeling of,I know I’m going to do this someday.I know I’m going to do this for the rest of my life. I know this is the path I need to follow,whatever that means for me, and whatever success that means for me is what I’m destined for.”

From a young age, Carpenter had “dreams and goals.”

“I will say I’m a little bit of a freak manifester sometimes, which is a blessing and a curse depending on how you look at it,” she said. “I always knew deep down that this was something I would do with my life, and I didn’t ever really doubt that, even when s— was hitting the ceiling fan.”

Added Carpenter, “I don’t think I ever doubted it.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

In June, the “Nonsense” performerannounced her forthcoming album, which features viral singles"Espresso"and"Please Please Please.”

“MY NEW ALBUM IS COMING OUT AUGUST 23rd!!!!💋,” Carpenter wroteon social media. “This project is quite special to me and I hope it’ll be something special to you too.”

The announcement also included her album’s cover artwork, which features the former teen actor’s long blonde hair cascading down her back and a red kiss mark on her left shoulder. The back cover then reveals a tinyShort n’ Sweettattoo on her right shoulder.

Carpenter’s sixth studio albumShort n’ Sweetis due Friday, Aug. 23.

source: people.com