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Sabrina Carpenter has addressed criticism that her music and image are overly sexualised, insisting there's far more substance to her artistry than critics give her credit for.

Sabrina Carpenter opened up about her experience of facing public scrutiny as a female artist in the pop industry. Her upcoming album, Man's Best Friend, has got many eye-rolls, particularly for its controversial cover.

One of the issues with being a young female pop star, I imagine, is that you are somehow supposed to represent all the women in the planet with whatever you do. The way you dress, your dance moves, your hair, your album artwork, your band logo, it all comes under intense scrutiny.