Madonna reacts to Sabrina Carpenter’s Vogue cover inspired by her iconic look

Sabrina Carpenter’s recent Vogue cover has garnered high praise from none other than Madonna herself. Fans were quick to point out the visual similarities between Carpenter’s cover and Madonna’s legendary 1991 Vanity Fair shoot, and now, the Queen of Pop has acknowledged the tribute.

Commenting on Vogue’s Instagram post featuring Carpenter’s cover, Madonna playfully asked, “Is this a Valentine’s present to me?” — a clear nod to the homage paid by the rising pop star.

Nostalgic ode to Madonna’s Blonde Ambition era

Shot by renowned photographer Steven Meisel, a long-time collaborator of Madonna, the Vogue shoot channels the essence of the Blonde Ambition era.

Carpenter poses in a striking satin mini dress designed by Dolce & Gabbana, reminiscent of Madonna’s iconic Jean Paul Gaultier outfit from her 1990 world tour.

Carpenter’s admiration for Madonna’s fashion legacy is not new. At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, she wore a dazzling white sequined Bob Mackie gown, famously sported by Madonna at the 1991 Oscars. She also recreated the pop legend’s infamous on-stage kiss with Britney Spears — albeit with an alien.

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Carpenter on her personal and stage persona

According to Rolling Stone, in her Vogue cover story, Carpenter opened up about her journey to success and her upcoming Short n’ Sweet tour, which will soon take her across Europe and the UK. She explained that her on-stage persona closely mirrors her real-life self.

“Short n’ Sweet is absolutely me,” Carpenter told Vogue.

Carpenter added that her latest album was inspired by strong and highly feminine images of women. This made her think about what it would be like if those women openly shared their true thoughts and feelings.

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FAQs

1. Why did Madonna comment on Sabrina Carpenter’s Vogue cover?
Madonna recognised that Carpenter’s Vogue photoshoot closely resembled her 1991 Vanity Fair spread and acknowledged the tribute by commenting on the magazine’s post.

2. What other ways has Sabrina Carpenter paid homage to Madonna?
Carpenter wore Madonna’s 1991 Oscars gown at the 2024 MTV VMAs and recreated her famous on-stage kiss with Britney Spears — though with an alien instead of another performer.