Sabrina Carpenter paid tribute to Britney Spears at the VMAs 2025: a similar performance in the rain.

Impressive performance by Sabrina Carpenter at the MTV Music Awards

According to The Sun: Sabrina Carpenter surprised everyone at the VMAs with her new single 'Tears' from the album 'Man’s Best Friend'. On stage, she looked dazzling, reminiscent of pop icon Britney Spears.

Sabrina Carpenter during her performance of 'Tears' at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2025, at UBS Arena, Elmont, New York. AP: Associated Press Getty

In her performance, Sabrina, 26, started against an urban backdrop with a choir from RuPaul’s Drag Race. Her look dazzled with large curls, shiny accents, and a luxurious outfit that included colorful tights and an oversized shirt.

At the end of her performance, she removed her outer clothing, revealing a shiny bra, and continued to perform the song. The performance was enhanced by rain, creating a dancing-in-the-rain effect, likely as a tribute to Britney Spears, who captivated audiences in a similar way during her performances in 2001.

Britney Spears in a bra worth 1 million dollars during her tour in 2001. HBO

Fans noted that Sabrina was apparently paying tribute to the Princess of Pop with her performance, which became a clear echo of a famous scene from Britney. The impressions of the analogy did not go unnoticed:

“This tribute was perfect because Sabrina reminds me of a younger Britney Spears, it evokes emotions!”

“Do you think Sabrina Carpenter is paying tribute to Britney Spears when it started to rain?”

“The end of Sabrina's performance was IDENTICAL to Britney's concert show, oh my god!”

Sabrina has always been a fan of Britney and last year excitedly spoke about her on the VMAs red carpet. Britney noted this attention and responded on Instagram:

“Thank you, that’s wonderful! You made me cool! Sometimes I forget I’m famous because I’m a mom, I’m a bit older now.”

Impressive image transformation

Sabrina's image at the VMAs was vastly different from her glamorous gown on the red carpet, where she stunned everyone in a red lace Valentino dress with long sleeves.

To complete the look, she added a purple feather boa, highlighting her style with characteristic curls, diamond rings, and shiny heels.

Sabrina Carpenter in a red gown at the MTV VMAs 2025. Shutterstock Editorial Getty Sabrina Carpenter continues to amaze with her performances, paying tribute to her idols like Britney Spears. Her bright images and memorable performances on large stages affirm her status as one of the brightest stars in contemporary pop music.