Sabrina Carpenter's Dating History, From Disney Actors, Shawn Mendes To Barry Keoghan, Singlehood

Sabrian Carpenter has been leading the headlines as she is all set to drop her much-anticipated seventh album, Men's Best Friend. Hours before the official release, the album was leaked online, sparking a stir that has already drawn criticism and defence. While Sabrina has been taking part in several interviews and claiming that even 'pearl-clutchers will chuckle at her lyrics', critics have mentioned that the lyrics fuel the male gaze, while others defended it as feminist satire. Amid this, let's have a look at Sabrina's much-talked-about dating life.

Sabrina Carpenter: From the beginning of  her career as an actress, to winning 2 Grammys for her album last year

Sabrina Carpenter began her career by acting in a guest role on Law & Order: SVU in 2011. Following this, she appeared in Disney Channel’s Girl Meets World, where she garnered attention for her role. She was also a part of Sofia the First and Adventures in Babysitting. Apart from that, she has also acted in movies like Horns, The Hate U Give, The Short History of the Long Road, Tall Girl, Tall Girl 2, Clouds, and Work It. Along with her acting career, Sabrina also began her music career. Her first single, titled Can't Blame A Girl For Trying, was released in 2014, and her debut album, Eyes Wide Open, followed in 2015.

Over the years, Sabrina continued to win hearts with her albums and tracks. In 2024, her album, Short 'n Sweet, broke all the records and earned her two Grammy awards. Following this, in 2025, Sabrina released the lead song, Manchild, from the upcoming album, Men's Best Friend, which topped the charts in the US as a chart-topping hit.

Sabrina Carpenter's dating life: Her first boyfriend was a Disney actor

Talking about her personal life, she first dated fellow Disney actor Bradley Steven Perry while filming Girl Meets World in 2014. Talking about how their relationship began, Sabrina revealed that it was actually sweet, as Bradley asked her out in a way that is shown in Pirate movies, which means by leaving a note for her. The couple dated for a year and then parted ways, but remained on good terms. Bradley, even a few years ago, praised Sabirna, stating that his first girlfriend was doing so much better than anyone. He said:

"My first girlfriend’s doin’ way better than anybody, mostly in the world, I would say. She’s way too good for this podcast.”

Sabrina Carpenter's dating life with Joshua Bassett has an Olivia Rodrigo connection

Sabrina then reportedly started dating Joshua Bassett. The duo reportedly started dating back in 2020, when Joshua allegedly broke up with Olivia Rodrigo. Reportedly, Sabrina's bond with Joshua led Olivia to write one of her best tracks, Drivers License. The drama allegedly prompted Sabrina to respond with the track Skin. Well, Sabrina and Joshua had their own cute moments when they dressed up as 'Sharkboy' and 'Lavagirl' for Halloween in 2020. The couple's relationship lasted for a short time, and it was in 2021 that Joshua confirmed he was single in an interview with GQ.

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Sabrina Carpenter's link-up with Shawn Mendes

Sabrina and Shawn were reportedly spotted back in 2023, and soon after, their dating speculation began. Following this, they were seen at Miley Cyrus's release party. The duo's fling reportedly lasted for a while as Shawn reportedly got back together with Camila Cabello. While Shawn or Sabrina didn't speak on this matter, the latter's song, Taste grabbed the attention. The lyrics were addressed to her 'Ex-lover's new girl, by indicating the moves he has been pulling on his 'rebound', since she predicted them firsthand. While she never revealed that the lyrics were meant for him, people were sure that this song was hinting at Shawn and Camila.

Sabrina Carpenter's relationship and breakup with Barry Keoghan

It was back in December 2023, when Sabrina sparked her dating buzz with Barry Keoghan, when they were spotted in LA. In February 2024, the couple was again spotted at an afterparty, and following this, they confirmed their relationship to PEOPLE. If the reports are to be believed, the couple even attended the Met Gala together, following which they went on a double date with Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. Well, Barry played the on-screen beau of Sabrina in her music video, Please Please Please.

Following this, reports claimed that Sabrina and Barry had decided to take a break from their relationship. However, Barry continued to comment on Sabrina's social media, while hinting that their romance was ongoing. In an interview with The Guardian, Sabrina praised Barry and shared her experience of working with him. She said:

"One of the best I've ever had. I'm so honoured and I got to work with such a great actor!"

The breakup buzz came with a whole lot of drama around. Sources revealed to The Sun that Barry's 'party lifestyle' was getting in the way of Sabrina and his relationship. The source also stated that the Irish actor's behaviour after drinking was becoming frustrating to Sabrina, leading her to call it quits. Amid these speculations, the duo's minimum supportive posts for each other made it sure that things were cordial.

However, later, a massive gossip began when DeuxMoi, an Instagram account, alleged that Barry cheated on Sabrina. The buzz instantly caused a stir on social media. However, later, Barry's team dismissed such claims and revealed that the duo had taken a break from each other as they are career-focused as of now. Later, it was confirmed that the break had actually turned into a breakup.

As of now, Sabrina hasn't been linked to anyone, and she's seemingly focusing on her career. With her new album set to drop and the lead song already a hit, one thing is certain: the singer has turned her focus to her career and has been transforming her pain into poetry.

Sabrina is a true inspiration to her fans, who started at a young age and, with the Grammys and numerous hit tracks, continues to do wonders!

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