PETA Condemns Sabrina Carpenter's Live Dove Appearance at 2026 Grammys
The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals launched a sharp critique against pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter following her performance at the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday night. During her aviation-themed act, which featured the song "Manchild," the 26-year-old singer entered an airplane prop and held a white dove, a moment that quickly drew ire from the animal rights organization.
PETA's Blunt Statement on Social Media
Shortly after the broadcast, PETA took to the platform X to express its disapproval. The organization posted an image of Carpenter holding the bird during her set with a caption that read: "Did [Sabrina Carpenter] really just bring a bird on stage in 2026?! The Manchild singer is giving childlike behavior. Leave animals out of the #GRAMMYs."
Above the photograph, PETA appeared to reference Carpenter's own lyrics with a pointed comment: "HEY SABRINA, BRINGING A LIVE BIRD ONTO THE GRAMMYS STAGE IS STUPID, SLOW, USELESS ... AND CRUEL!" The statement continued, emphasizing that "Bright lights, loud noise, and handling cause fear and distress for a bird who belongs flying free in the open sky."
No Immediate Response from Carpenter's Camp
As of the initial reporting, neither PETA nor representatives for Sabrina Carpenter had responded to media requests for comment regarding the incident. The performance took place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 1, 2026, marking a memorable yet controversial moment in the star's career.
History of PETA Calling Out Celebrities
This is not the first time PETA has publicly criticized high-profile figures for their treatment of animals. Late last year, the organization called out Kim Kardashian for gifting each of her four children with Kanye West—North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm—their own Pomeranian puppies for Christmas.
PETA also blasted Khloé Kardashian, Kim's older sister, for purchasing a black Labrador puppy for her kids, True and Tatum, during the holiday season. In a statement, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk remarked, "Puppies are not plushies, and it's a damn shame that Kim missed the chance to be a spokesperson for shelter pups and instead is being rightly slammed on social media for that."
Newkirk described these gifts as "inexcusably callous" and suggested that the Kardashians "call PETA or a local shelter the next time they want to bring an animal into their home." This pattern of advocacy highlights PETA's ongoing campaign to raise awareness about animal welfare issues in the entertainment industry and beyond.
