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Sabrina Carpenter’s Most Unexpected Family Connection: Bart Simpson Is Her Aunt

In a revelation that thrilled both music and animation fans alike, legendary voice actor Nancy Cartwright—best known as the voice of Bart Simpson—is the aunt of pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter.

Cartwright confirmed the familial tie in a TikTok video published on July 9, 2024, responding to a fan’s question: “Is Sabrina Carpenter your niece?” She replied enthusiastically, “Yeah, absolutely,” adding, “Isn’t that amazing? … doing this little 10‑year‑old boy for like 35‑some years … and find out that I’m related to this … superstar. She’s pretty amazing.”  

The TikTok caption simply stated: “The rumors are true! Sabrina Carpenter is my niece! 🥰” fans immediately erupted.

Nancy Cartwright has voiced Bart Simpson continuously since 1989, and over the decades has brought to life other beloved characters on The Simpsons, such as Nelson Muntz, Todd Flanders, Ralph Wiggum, and Maggie Simpson   . Beyond The Simpsons, her other iconic roles include Chuckie Finster in Rugrats and Rufus in Kim Possible, showcasing her expansive voice‑acting résumé   . With her career spanning over three decades, Cartwright stands as an Emmy‑winning titan of animation.

Meanwhile, Sabrina Carpenter has carved her own path—from Disney Channel acting with Girl Meets World to establishing herself as a pop star with recent hits like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.” Her sixth album, Short n’ Sweet, is due out on August 23, 2025.

Carpenter herself has discussed the relationship in past interviews. In 2021, she jokingly referred to the link by saying, “By relation, I am also a legend… but no, absolutely not—not even close.” She later added: “The woman is a woman of many talents… she always blows me away.” Growing up, she said it was “the coolest thing in the world” to have an aunt who sometimes spontaneously used Bart’s voice—once to help them secure a table at a restaurant. “She’ll be like, ‘Hey man, I’m Bart Simpson. What the hell’s going on?’” Carpenter recalled fondly.

The family tie arises via Sabrina’s father, David Carpenter, who is Nancy Cartwright’s step‑brother—a relationship some fans initially hadn’t even realized.

Since the confirmation, social media buzz has surged. Fans are excitedly joking that Sabrina might one day cameo on The Simpsons, or blend her musical style with Bart’s voice. One Reddit commenter quipped: “Sabrina Carpenter is related to Bart Simpson. Ay caramba!”

While some debate aspects of celebrity life and influence—particularly discussions around nepotism or political affiliations on Reddit—most agree it’s a delightfully quirky crossover between two very different worlds.

Why it Matters

This family link illustrates how pop culture dynasties often cut across seemingly unrelated entertainment realms—from Disney‑grown pop stars to voice‑acting legends. It also highlights the longevity and power of Nancy Cartwright’s career: voicing Bart Simpson for over 35 years and amassing iconic roles in cartoons beloved by multiple generations. For fans, the news humanizes both women: Cartwright casually doing Bart impressions at restaurants, Carpenter reflecting on growing up with such a testimonial aunt, and both celebrating each other’s talents.

 

As Sabrina prepares to release Short n’ Sweet and embark on a fall tour, the revelation adds a charming new layer to her narrative: she’s not just a rising pop star—she’s the niece of TV’s most famous 10‑year‑old troublemaker.