Sabrina Carpenter in Copycat Controversy: Is Lolita Inspiration Denied?
Lolita Drama Unfolds: Dominique Swain Accuses Sabrina Carpenter of Stealing Iconic Scene
The world of celebrity drama just got a whole lot juicier! Dominique Swain, the 44-year-old actress who played the iconic role of Lolita in the 1997 film, has taken to Instagram to accuse none other than pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter of copying an infamous scene from the movie!
In a bold move, Dominique posted a side-by-side comparison of Sabrina's recent photoshoot for W magazine and a still from the cult classic. The resemblance is uncanny! Both shots feature the starlet lounging in lush greenery, with Sabrina's pose eerily mirroring Lolita's iconic scene.
The caption reads: "Hmmmm, does this look familiar? @sabrinacarpenter" - leaving little room for interpretation. Fans and fellow celebrities quickly rallied around Dominique, pointing out the striking similarities and calling out Sabrina for allegedly taking inspiration from an iconic film without giving credit where it's due.
Social media users are not holding back!
One fan chimed in: "She won't admit it!! She said it wasn't her choice but the photographers?? Like girl it's an iconic scene, I know you know!" Another commenter added: "It's cowardly to take clear inspiration from such an iconic film and performance and then turn around and say 'it was never on my mood board and never will be' like what??"
A third user observed: "Same dress color and everything same pose same lighting same set up like the only thing missing is the braids" - leaving little doubt about the extent of Sabrina's alleged copying. Meanwhile, some fans defended Sabrina, saying that taking inspiration from a movie or book is fair game - as long as you own it!
This isn't the first time Sabrina has faced backlash for her provocative performances and lyrics. Her Short n' Sweet Tour has been the subject of controversy, with some critics slamming her for using simulated sex acts to market her music.
In an interview with RS magazine, Sabrina addressed the criticism, saying: "It's always so funny to me when people complain... Clearly you love sex. You're obsessed with it." She also referenced one song in particular, stating that while there are many more moments of intimacy on stage, the "Juno" positions seem to be the ones that garner the most attention.
The drama doesn't stop here!
Sabrina has faced flak for her NSFW displays, but she's also made it clear that sex sells - and her fans love it! As one fan put it: "People are allowed to take inspiration from any movie or book they wish. Where she went wrong was denying this was inspired by Lolita. Just own it!"
The debate is far from over, with many calling for Sabrina to come clean about her alleged inspiration. Will Dominique Swain's accusations lead to a public apology from Sabrina Carpenter? Only time will tell!
