Sabrina Carpenter Performs 'The Fate of Ophelia' Parody at 'SNL,' Mere Days After Global Taylor Swift Takeover

Published 10/19/2025, 12:51 AM EDT

Sabrina Carpenter took the Saturday Night Live stage by the spoof, as pleasantly as usual, kicking off the night with a parody that hit all the right notes, mostly off-key but perfectly hilarious. Her Domingo sketch riffed on Taylor Swift’s 'The Fate of Ophelia', ingeniously twisting Swift’s dedication to a certain Kansas Chiefs' tight end saving her into a Sex in the City-esque pastiche. From keeping it "One Hundred on the land, the sea, the sky" Carpenter tuned it to checking in with the front desk to find out "she left in a bikini 'bout four hours ago", showing she is as sharp with jokes as she is with vocals. 

Taylor Swift’s global album takeover collided perfectly with the Domingo series on Saturday Night Live, creating a delightful cultural fusion. Sabrina Carpenter stood at the center of this whirlwind, brilliantly blending Swift’s pledging 'The Fate of Ophelia' with Domingo’s soap-opera madness. The sketch reveled in exposed affairs and chaotic birthday surprises, mixing cringe-worthy confessions with catchy parodies. Carpenter seems to have owned this shining moment, effortlessly riding the wave of pop superstardom while delivering razor-sharp satire that captivated audiences and kept them scrounging for more.

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Sabrina Carpenter’s previous Domingo sketches on Saturday Night Live are a masterclass in deliciously chaotic soap opera satire. She burst onto the scene as Sophie, the bridesmaid whose 'Espresso' parody spilled scandalous secrets and spilled more than just coffee. Since then, the saga’s musical mess only got messier, from baby showers hijacked by Chappell Roan parodies to vow renewals sabotaged by celebrity siblings Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny. Carpenter’s razor-sharp wit and spot-on vocal chops make each sketch a biting, binge-worthy guilty pleasure.

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Spotlight sync: Taylor Swift & Sabrina Carpenter’s stagecraft and showbiz chemistry

Sabrina Carpenter’s 'Fate of Ophelia' spoof on SNL is no mere coincidence following Taylor Swift’s record-shattering twelfth album. It is the afterglow of their collaboration on the album’s title track, 'The Life of a Showgirl', where Carpenter’s vocals and charm complement Swift’s storytelling. Their creative chemistry, honed from touring and years of fandom, spills over into this parody, merging Carpenter’s rising star with Swift’s cultural storm. This intertwining of worlds delivers a fascinating, layered treat for savvy audiences.

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Sabrina Carpenter’s journey from a hard-hitting journalist moonlighter to a collaborator with Taylor Swift marks a significant milestone in her career. Their joint effort on the title track of Swift’s twelfth album, 'The Life of a Showgirl', shines through the challenges and resilience behind fame. According to Swift, Carpenter’s artistic sensitivity and strength made her the ideal partner for this song. Their collaboration reflects years of mutual respect and shared musical vision, enhancing Carpenter’s profile while deepening their creative bond.

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Adiba Nizami

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Adiba Nizami is a journalist at Netflix Junkie. Covering the Hollywood beat with a voice both sharp and stylish, she blends factual precision with a flair for wit. Her pieces often dissect celebrity narratives—both on-screen and off—through parasocial nuance and cultural relevance.

Edited By: Aliza Siddiqui

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