Overview

• Vogue Italy’s October cover story, published Sept. 23, is the source of the quotes now being widely recapped by outlets such as People and Geo News.
• Carpenter says she feels “adored and inspired and loved” by some men yet “confused and attacked and ridiculed” by others.
• She jokes that women have long “had to train” men, calling the dynamic “a tale as old as time.”
• The comments track with themes on her 2025 chart-topping album Man’s Best Friend, which features the singles “Manchild” and “Tears.”
• Coverage frames the quips as consistent with her humorous songwriting, referencing 2024’s “Please Please Please” video with then-boyfriend Barry Keoghan.