Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter experienced a chaotic night in Paris when an aggressive swarm of paparazzi surrounded her after a dinner outing.
The 25-year-old Espresso singer was leaving a restaurant when she was met with relentless photographers eager for a snapshot.
In a video obtained by The Daily Mail, Carpenter is seen making her way to a waiting SUV while a member of her team attempted to shield her from flashing cameras using a sequined purple fabric.
However, the effort only fueled the frustration of the persistent photographers, who became vocal in their demands.
“Sabrina, give us one shot!” one paparazzo yelled, while another pleaded, “Just one shot, Sabrina, we know you’re nice.” When the singer ignored their requests and entered the car, the situation took an unpleasant turn.
The paparazzi began shouting, “Shame on you, Sabrina!” followed by a chorus of “Ridiculous, ridiculous!” One even issued an ominous remark: “The fans will see this, Sabrina.”
Indeed, fans did see it—and their sympathies were firmly with Carpenter.
“‘The fans will see this’—yeah, they’re gonna see you making her uncomfortable and stalking her,” one supporter wrote online. Another added, “‘Shame on you’? She literally doesn’t owe you anything!”
Social media erupted with humor and criticism toward the paparazzi’s behavior. “What did y’all want her to do, pose in the middle of the street? Let me know so I can riot accordingly,” one fan joked.
The incident also reignited conversations about celebrity treatment, with many referencing singer Chappell Roan, who publicly called out a photographer at the VMAs last year. Fans encouraged more artists to speak up about intrusive media behavior, advocating for boundaries between celebrities and photographers.
Despite the intense scene, Carpenter remained composed, demonstrating her ability to handle high-pressure situations with grace. Her latest Parisian outing may have sparked controversy, but it also highlighted the growing demand for respect in the entertainment industry.