Sabrina Carpenter is getting some MAJOR love from none other than her pop queen idol, Christina Aguilera. Yep, the “Espresso” queen herself, Sabrina, who’s only 25 (which in pop star years is practically still in diapers), just made it onto TIME’s 100 Next list. This list basically says, “Hey world, watch out! This person is coming for everything.” And Sabrina? She’s doing it while sipping her fancy coffee and probably listening to one of her own bops. Oh, and did we mention she’s a COVER star too? No big deal.
Now, here’s where things get juicy. Christina “Dirrty” Aguilera, the legend who practically invented slaying, decided to bless us all with a sweet tribute to Sabrina. Imagine being Sabrina, waking up to that?! If my idol wrote me a love letter, I’d probably ascend straight into the heavens, no lie.
So what did Xtina say? Brace yourself. She kicked it off by throwing shade in the most loving way possible, saying, “Sure, Sabrina might be tiny, but do NOT let her Polly Pocket size fool you.” She then sprinkled in some fairy dust and said Sabrina has “catapulted” her way to the top. (Yep, that’s right—she’s not climbing the ladder, she’s flying over it like a caffeinated superhero.)
And the Disney connection? Oh yeah, Xtina went there. She said they both started in the magical world of mouse ears and sparkles, but only the strong survive that kingdom of catchy jingles and cheesy sitcoms. Sabrina’s been crushing it with a smile, waltzing through interviews, performing her heart out, and still somehow looking like she just stepped out of a hair commercial.
Christina finished her tribute by saying Sabrina oozes charisma and charm with no effort at all. Let’s be honest—if we mere mortals tried to be that cool, we’d probably trip over our own feet mid-interview. But Sabrina? She makes it look easy.
Moral of the story: Sabrina Carpenter is a pocket-sized powerhouse, and when Christina Aguilera says you’re amazing, you officially win life.
