Sabrina Carpenter is shutting down speculation surrounding her recent W Magazine photo shoot after a viral TikTok suggested it was inspired by the controversial film Lolita. In the shoot, the pop star appears barefoot in a pale yellow dress while being soaked by sprinklers — a setup some fans compared to a well-known scene from the 1997 movie.

Responding to the claims online, Carpenter firmly denied any connection, writing in the comments, “I’ve never seen this movie. It’s never been on my mood board and never would be.”

The backlash follows a string of bold artistic choices from the singer, including her Rolling Stone cover and the suggestive artwork for her upcoming album Man’s Best Friend. Despite criticism, Carpenter continues to defend her creative freedom, emphasizing that fans often focus on her risqué content while ignoring her deeper, more introspective work. Her new album drops August 29.