A Scottish women’s charity said Carpenter’s new album cover evokes “tired tropes” of women being “possessions,” while fans have defended her cover as satirical commentary on sexism.

Updated: Jun 26, 2025 / 10:08 AM CDT (NEXSTAR) – “Manchild” singer Sabrina Carpenter has revealed alternate artwork for her forthcoming album after facing backlash over the original cover.

Fans of Carpenter also have a theory that the “man” on the cover of the album isn’t a man at all, but is actually Carpenter in a suit. “Omg remember the suit from the met gala after party ...

Carly Simon defends Sabrina Carpenter's album cover, comparing it to her own 1975 'Playing Possum' artwork and noting that Carpenter's image 'seems tame' compared to other artists' covers.