Sabrina Carpenter gave fans a glimpse of her playful charm from behind the scenes at Saturday Night Live this past weekend, sharing photos that quickly captured everyone’s attention.
The singer and actress, 26, posted a series of candid snapshots to Instagram on Monday, October 20, giving followers a peek at the chaos and excitement backstage at SNL, where she pulled double duty as both host and musical guest.
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In the nostalgic, film-style photos, Carpenter is seen in several outfits that capture her mix of glam and humor. One shot shows her mid-laugh in a sparkly pink cape top and paisley mini skirt, while another features her turning toward the camera in a casual white tee and glittery underwear reading “It’s Saturday Night.”
A final image shows her channeling a vintage vibe in a mint green ruffled dress with voluminous curls, evoking a touch of early 2000s flair.
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The images perfectly mirror her SNL persona: bold, funny, and full of personality, as she celebrated the career milestone with heartfelt gratitude. In the caption, Carpenter wrote:
“SNL double duty was the least I’ve slept in my life and the best reason to ever not sleep thank you Lorne [Michaels], the amazing cast, crew, and writers for taking me in with open arms 💋💋 @nbcsnl.”
Fans filled the comments with praise and excitement. Here’s a glimpse at the reactions lighting up her post: