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[Satire] 'Approved by God': Sabrina Carpenter Debuts Alternate Album Cover Amid Backlash

  • Sabrina Carpenter announced her album Man's Best Friend and shared the controversial cover art on Instagram on June 11, 2025.
  • The cover, depicting Carpenter on all fours with a man holding her hair, sparked immediate backlash and debate about women's empowerment and satire.
  • The discussion included defense by Alyssa Farah Griffin and The View hosts, while critics like Sunny Hostin questioned its impact on young girls and feminism.
  • The cover post quickly gained widespread attention on Reddit, amassing nearly 20,000 upvotes and more than 3,000 comments, while related TikTok videos critiquing or supporting the artwork attracted millions of views.
  • The controversy highlights ongoing tensions about portrayal of female sexuality, with Man's Best Friend set for release on August 29, 2025.
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The original sexually suggestive image sparked a lot of controversy and criticism.

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The Hollywood Gossip broke the news in on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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