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Somewhere under the golden rays of
the California sun, the seedling of a pristine Himalayan Blue Poppy begins to sprout. The stem grows slender but sturdy. The roots branch out rapidly, deeper into the chalky soil. The petals bend and fold, thirsting for rain, some- times dropping wistfully in utter silence. The aroma remains as sweet as ever, the striking, blue-hued foliage a glimpse of treasure under meticulous growth challenges. Confidence is
a delicate flower and needs to be nourished as such. Sabrina Carpenter—actor, singer, and pro- ducer—is well aware of this. The 22 year-old’s career has blossomed quickly, seeing Carpenter traverse any and all artistic avenues that pique her interest.
It’s early afternoon in Atlanta when I con- nect with Carpenter over Zoom, as she offers her apologies for just waking up and “sounding like a man” after shooting all night for her new thriller-comedy film Emergency. “Last night, we were on set and they started playing ‘No Diggity’ at 3 am in the woods,” she exclaims enthusias-
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