“The difference in size is crazy”: Netizens react as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are spotted together in New York

Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter turned heads in New York City on Friday, November 7, during a girls’ night out that coincided with a major day in music.

As US Weekly reported, Swift, 35, and Carpenter, 26, were spotted heading to SoHo restaurant The Corner Store, an upscale Manhattan hotspot.

The Blank Space singer was seen wearing red Gucci horsebit platform slingbacks paired with a Thom Browne RWB polo and matching asymmetric wool miniskirt, while Carpenter opted for a chic camel trench coat, black heels, and a matching bag, according to US Weekly.

Fans have reacted to the girl's night photos, with some noting the considerable height difference between the two artists.

Fans seem to be very excited to see the two out on a casual outing.

Earlier that day, the 2026 Grammy nominations were unveiled, with Sabrina Carpenter earning six nods. Taylor Swift, whose 2025 album The Life of a Showgirl was released after the eligibility cutoff, was ineligible for the Grammys this year.

More about Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift's connection

According to reports, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter have maintained their friendship throughout their entire careers, even when they are not spending time together on the red carpet or in the recording studio.

Swift's most recent album, The Life of a Showgirl, was released in 2025, and Carpenter was featured on the album's title track. Carpenter also joined Swift onstage during several international legs of the Eras Tour, including performances in South America and Australia.

Taylor Swift (R) and Sabrina Carpenter perform onstage during night two of The Eras Tour at Caesars Superdome on October 26, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Image via Getty)

Carpenter called Swift a mentor and one of her "best, best friends" in an interview that he gave to Variety in 2024, calling the pop icon a "rock star" and "a gangster with all of it." Carpenter also that Swift's grounded approach to fame and art has influenced how she channels emotion into songwriting.

Sabrina Carpenter bags six Grammy nominations

As reported by Variety on November 7, 2025, Sabrina Carpenter joined the ranks of 2026’s most celebrated nominees with six nominations, tying with Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, and sound engineer Serban Ghenea.

The singer’s sophomore album Man’s Best Friend secured her spots in the three top Grammy categories: Album, Record, and Song of the Year. Carpenter’s lead single, Manchild, co-written with longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff, is among the Song of the Year nominations for the 2026 Grammys.

The Espresso hitmaker joins a competitive field that includes Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Luther, Billie Eilish’s Wildflower, Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra, and Bad Bunny’s DTMF.

Kendrick Lamar, who led this year’s nominations with nine, is considered a front-runner after his 2025 Grammy sweep for Not Like Us.

Kendrick Lamar, winner of Record Of The Year, Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Song, Best Music Video and Song Of The Year for “Not Like Us”, poses in the press room during the 67th GRAMMY Awards (Image via Getty)

The 2026 Grammy Awards, which are scheduled to take place on February 1 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, are expected to be a night filled with high stakes for both established stars and rising talent.

As reported by Variety and Pitchfork on November 7, 2025, the award ceremony will celebrate a wide range of musical styles, including but not limited to pop and hip-hop, as well as K-pop and Latin music.

Edited by Devangee