Sabrina Carpenter Releases Rocky Horror-Inspired ‘Tears’ Video With Album

Sabrina Carpenter released the music video for "Tears," the final single from her album Man's Best Friend, drawing heavy inspiration from the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show. The video stars Coleman Domingo in drag as a Frank-N-Furter-like character who guides Carpenter through a surreal, sexualized journey of self-exploration after a car accident leaves her seemingly alone. Carpenter's character embraces her sexuality and challenges traditional relationship expectations, singing about how she finds responsibility and respect in a partner intensely attractive. The video and album have sparked conversation about Carpenter's bold embrace of NSFW themes, with the singer dismissing critics as "pearl clutchers" while encouraging listeners to find humor and empowerment in her work. Fans and critics alike have praised the video for its campy, cinematic quality and Carpenter's confident artistic direction. Overall, Carpenter continues to cement her reputation as a provocative and visually inventive pop artist.