American singer and songwriter Sabrina Carpenter once again grabbed the public’s attention during her performance at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City on October 26, when she brought a very special guest to her show: Anne Hathaway.
The Oscar-winning actress participated in one of the most viral moments of the concert, starring in a funny interaction with the artist that quickly became a trend on social networks.
The encounter occurred during one of the most characteristic segments of the “Short n’ Sweet Tour”, the tour with which Carpenter is promoting her new album. In this segment of the show, the “Espresso ” singer “arrests” a fan from the audience before singing her song “Juno”, a dynamic she has repeated in several of her performances around the world.
According to videos released by attendees, the moment began when Sabrina Carpenter, from the stage, focused her camera on a person in the audience and said in a flirtatious tone, “Don’t you think it’s a crime to be so beautiful? Hello, what’s your name?”
The camera then revealed Anne Hathaway in the front row, who responded with a smile, “Anne.”
The actress sported a strapless black top, denim jeans and a belt, a simple but elegant look that contrasted with the energy of the audience. The singer continued her usual improvisational game and asked her where she was from, to which Hathaway humorously replied, “From Genovia.”
The response provoked an explosion of shouts and laughter from the audience, who immediately picked up on the reference to Hathaway’s famous character, Mia Thermopolis, star of the “The Princess Diaries” film saga.
“Has anyone ever told you that you look like a princess? I’m in the presence of a princess, that makes me nervous,” Sabrina added with laughter, as the audience chanted the name of both artists.
Anne Hathaway : The most iconic arrest of the “Short n’ Sweet Tour”.
Following the dynamics of the show, Sabrina threw out the question that marks the beginning of the stage act: “Anne, can I arrest you for being the most perfect princess in the world? This one’s for Anne, my girl Juno!”
The singer descended from the stage and handed Hathaway a pair of plush pink handcuffs, an accessory that has become a hallmark of the segment. The actress received them with laughter, held them up to the audience and even kissed them, before Sabrina resumed her place on stage to perform “Juno.”
The moment was greeted with a standing ovation from the more than 20,000 attendees who filled Madison Square Garden, marking the beginning of Carpenter’s five sold-out concert series at the New York venue.
Anne Hathaway’s “arrest” adds to a list of public figures who have participated in this dynamic during the tour. Before her, other celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Salma Hayek, Millie Bobby Brown, Marcello Hernandez and Margaret Qualley had already taken on the fun role of “Juno girls” or “Juno boys”.
Each performance has surprised with her choice of guest, turning the show into a space where pop music and viral culture intertwine. Carpenter’s spontaneity and sense of humor have made each appearance generate immediate conversation on social networks, reinforcing her reputation as one of the most creative and charismatic artists of her generation.
The nod to “Genovia,” the fictional country where Mia Thermopolis hails from in The Princess Diaries, comes at a key moment for Anne Hathaway, who is preparing to reprise her iconic role in the saga’s long-awaited third installment.
In October 2024, the actress wittily confirmed the project by using one of the most remembered phrases from the first film, “Shut up!”, as part of her social media announcement. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the shooting of the new film is scheduled for 2025 and will be directed by Adele Lim, screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians.
The brief interaction between Hathaway and Carpenter was celebrated by fans of both, who described it as a “magical” and “cinematic” encounter. For many, it was the perfect union between the nostalgia of a generation and the charisma of one of the new pop stars.
With this viral moment, Sabrina Carpenter reaffirms her talent not only as a singer, but also as an artist who understands how to connect with her audience, fusing humor, cultural references and emotion in each of her presentations.
Here you can watch Sabrina Carpeter’s arrest of Anne Hathaway on her tour.
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