Sabrina Carpenter Jokes About ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Album Cover on SNL

## Sabrina Carpenter Takes on Controversy

Sabrina Carpenter recently addressed the uproar surrounding her *Man’s Best Friend* album cover during her monologue on *Saturday Night Live*. She humorously defended herself against the “horndog pop star” image while recalling her experiences on the show.

“Last time I was here for the 50th anniversary, I had the chance to sing with Paul Simon. Since then, my new album *Man’s Best Friend* has been released,” she shared. “Some people seemed to be a bit unsettled by the album cover. I’m honestly not sure why—it’s just this.”

### The Album Cover Debate

Carpenter then revealed the contentious cover, showcasing herself on all fours with an unseen individual tugging at her hair. “What many don’t understand is how they cropped the image. If you zoom out, you’ll see it’s a snapshot from the 50th anniversary special, where Bowen [Yang] was helping me up,” she explained, continuing to demonstrate the unedited photo. “That moment followed Martin Short shoving me out of the buffet line with a comment about wanting his mini-quiche.”

### Misconceptions Addressed

As she continued, Carpenter made it clear she wanted to clarify some misunderstandings about her persona. “People often see me as just this horndog pop star, but I’m much more than that. I’m not just excited; I’m also intellectual and passionate about reading. My favorite book? The encyclopedia. It’s massive and challenging. Okay, let’s move on from that,” she joked.

Before wrapping up her segment, she reminded viewers, “There’s a real person underneath all the sparkles and wigs and corsets.”

### A Versatile Performance

In her latest episode, Carpenter not only hosted but also performed as the musical guest on *SNL*, appearing in various sketches. She showcased her talent by performing tracks from her album, including “Manchild” and “Nobody’s Son.”

How do you feel about artists addressing controversies in such a light-hearted way?