Sabrina Carpenter commands Coachella with see-through bodysuit and A-list surprises
Will Ferrell, Samuel L. Jackson and Susan Sarandon among surprise celebrity guests at the desert festival
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Pop star Sabrina Carpenter turned up the heat on day one of Coachella.
The 26-year-old singer delivered a star-studded spectacle Friday night, turning the desert into her own "Sabrinawood" — with a glittering playground, Hollywood fantasy, Broadway spectacle and a cheeky house party.
Carpenter saved one of her boldest statements for the final stretch, rocking a sizzling, see-through black lace bodysuit that left little to the imagination. The barely-there look sent fans into a frenzy as she powered through a medley of smash hits including "Juno," "Espresso" and "Goodbye," closing out the night with unapologetic pop star confidence.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}SABRINA CARPENTER STRIPS DOWN WITH MARGARET QUALLEY AND MADELYN CLINE IN PROVOCATIVE NEW MUSIC VIDEO
Sabrina Carpenter strides down a lit runway-style stage, engaging the crowd during her Coachella set. (Coachella/YouTube)
Earlier, she kicked things off with a cinematic intro video — complete with Sam Elliott playing a cryptic cop warning her about California: "You know it’s not right out there. It’s wrong."
The first half of the set leaned heavily into retro glam. Vintage cars, a Hollywood Hills backdrop and a towering "SABRINAWOOD" sign framed a performance that nodded to Marilyn Monroe.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}During her performance of "Manchild," the stage filled with dancers dressed as poodles and dalmatians. Mid-set performances of songs like "Taste" and "Please Please Please" turned into crowd-wide sing-alongs, with celebrity fans like Anya Taylor-Joy spotted vibing along on the livestream.
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"I can’t believe I’m headlining Coachella!" she shouted. "I mean, I can a little bit, but it’s nicer to say that, right?"
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}For Carpenter’s performance of "Feather," the stage was complete with winged dancers and sultry choreography. A playful sample of Barry Manilow’s "Copacabana" added a splash of retro glam, while surprise celebrity appearances from Will Ferrell and a booming voiceover by Samuel L. Jackson kept the unpredictability alive.
Will Ferrell appeared onstage at one point during Carpenter's set. (Coachella/YouTube)
Jackson was heard addressing the crowd, saying, "Hello, Coachella. This is your spiritual guide. I am here to take you motherf---ers on this journey to relaxation."
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The pop sensation included a lengthy interlude featuring Susan Sarandon as an older version of Carpenter, alongside a cameo from "Girl Meets World" co-star Corey Fogelmanis.
Susan Sarandon was seated behind the wheel of a vintage car, wearing a white blouse and a headset microphone. (Coachella/YouTube)
The finale leaned fully into Broadway glamour. Flashing marquees lit up with phrases like "Icon in Motion" as Carpenter reflected on her rapid rise — from playing Coachella in 2024 with a then-unknown "Espresso" to commanding the main stage.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Two years ago, I wanted to put out a little song before Coachella," she said, sipping from an espresso martini glass. "And now I think you might know the f---ing words."
Carpenter, seen at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2025, had multiple celebrity cameos in her Coachella performance. (Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty Images)
Confetti rained down as nuns, showgirls and Chippendales dancers flooded the stage in a surreal, celebratory mashup. Carpenter closed out her performance with her song "Tears."
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Carpenter’s Coachella performance comes on the heels of the release of her latest music video, "House Tour," where the pop singer stripped down alongside a pair of A-list companions — Margaret Qualley, the daughter of Andie MacDowell, and Madelyn Cline.