Sabrina Carpenter stuns at Variety’s 2024 Power of Young Hollywood in a sparkling gold gown.
Sabrina Carpenter, the 25-year-old pop sensation, turned heads as she stepped out at Variety’s 2024 Power of Young Hollywood party on Thursday, August 8.
The singer, known for her hit single Please Please Please, was one of the event’s honorees, celebrated alongside other young talents such as Marcello Hernández and Sadie Sink.
The event, which took place in the heart of Santa Monica, saw Carpenter gracing the red carpet in a stunning outfit that perfectly captured her glamorous yet understated style.
She chose a sparkling gold dress that featured a body-hugging corset top paired with a flowing skirt, accented with subtle silver details. The dress, with its classic yet modern design, made a bold statement without the need for excessive accessories. Carpenter kept her jewelry minimal, opting for just a couple of rings, allowing her dress to be the focal point.
Her beauty look was equally captivating. Carpenter’s blonde hair was styled into a loose updo, with her signature curtain bangs framing her face.
Her makeup was kept neutral, with a soft eye look that highlighted her bright eyes, paired with a bold deep red lip and her trademark flushed cheeks. The overall look was elegant and polished, perfectly complementing the star’s natural beauty.
Carpenter’s appearance at the Power of Young Hollywood party is just the latest in a series of standout moments for the young star. Earlier this year, she celebrated her 25th birthday in a bright yellow mini-dress that drew inspiration from the iconic gown worn by Kate Hudson in the film How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.
The dress, which featured a low-cut neckline and open back, was updated with sequin straps and panels sourced from Depop, a popular online platform for vintage and second-hand fashion. Carpenter’s stylist, Jared Ellner, shared images of the singer in the dress on social media, comparing it to Hudson’s original look and captioning the post, “Sabrina’s 25th inspired by the one and only Andie Anderson.”
In addition to her fashion-forward moments, Carpenter’s music career has been on a meteoric rise. Her latest single, Espresso, has been dominating the pop charts this summer. Despite some initial hesitation from industry executives, the track has proven to be a massive hit, solidifying Carpenter’s place as a rising star in the pop music scene.
In a recent interview with Variety, Carpenter revealed that she had to fight to get Espresso released. “I was completely alone in wanting to release ‘Espresso,’ she said. “Not so much from my immediate team. But when it came to ‘the powers above,’ there was a lot of questioning behind whether it made sense. But they trusted me in the end, and I was happy that I believed in myself at that moment.”
Carpenter’s career has been on a steady ascent since her early days as a Disney Channel star, but the past year has seen her achieve new levels of success. In 2023, she joined Taylor Swift on the highly anticipated Eras Tour, where she wowed audiences across the country.
The tour, combined with the success of Espresso, has solidified her status as a pop star to watch. Carpenter is also preparing to release her sixth studio album, Short n’ Sweet, later this month, which is expected to continue her streak of hits.
The singer’s personal life has also been making headlines. Carpenter has been linked to Irish actor Barry Keoghan, with the couple making their red carpet debut at the 2024 Met Gala in May. The event, one of the biggest nights in fashion, saw Carpenter channeling a modern-day Cinderella in a black strapless Oscar de la Renta gown.
The dress featured a mermaid bodice with a sweetheart neckline and a voluminous light blue satin skirt, showcasing Carpenter’s playful yet sophisticated sense of style. Keoghan, 31, complemented her look with an olive velvet Burberry jacket, waistcoat, and trousers, adding a touch of vintage flair with a ruffled silk poplin shirt and a black wool top hat.
As Sabrina Carpenter continues to shine in both her music and fashion endeavors, it’s clear that she is carving out a unique space for herself in the entertainment industry.
Whether she’s on stage performing or walking the red carpet, Carpenter’s star power shows no signs of dimming anytime soon. With her upcoming album and a growing list of accolades, she is undoubtedly one of the brightest young talents to watch in the years to come.
