Sabrina Carpenter’s path to stardom was no accident — her desires began younger, in accordance with her aunt, Nancy Cartwright.
The Simpsons star revealed on Good Morning America on Monday, December 16, that Carpenter, now 25, knew by the age of 6 that she needed to work for Disney.
“She knew at age 6… that she needed to work for Disney,” shared Cartwright, who famously voices Bart Simpson. “That was her dream at age 6.”
Carpenter’s childhood ambition grew to become a actuality as she landed voice roles in Disney Channel hits like Phineas and Ferb and Sofia the First, earlier than breaking via as Maya Hart on Girl Meets World.
Today, she’s a chart-topping pop sensation, contemporary off opening for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour and boasting six Grammy nominations for her Short ‘n Sweet album.
Cartwright couldn’t be prouder of her niece, who she believes is destined for even higher heights. “She has simply created her personal path, and I would not be stunned someday if she’s an EGOT,” the 67-year-old gushed.
Fans first realized of Carpenter’s household ties to the enduring voice actor earlier this yr, when Cartwright confirmed the connection in a TikTok. “Isn’t that incredible?” she mentioned, marveling at her famous person niece. “She’s fairly wonderful.”
Meanwhile, Cartwright is celebrating her personal milestone as The Simpsons debuts its double vacation episode, O C’mon All Ye Faithful, streaming Dec. 17 on Disney+.
