With two Grammys, a Brit and an MTV Video Music award to her name (so far), it's surprising to think that Sabrina Carpenter has ever faced 'nepo baby' accusations.

The reality is, though, the singer does boast a very well-known family member, an aunt, whose work most telly-lovers are more than familiar with. Consequently, Carpenter's talent has occasionally been questioned by a small number of online critics, who claim that her impressive career wouldn't be where it is without said relative.

For those needing a recap of the 26-year-old superstar's achievements, she first burst into the spotlight as a teenager in 2014, when she landed a role on Disney Channel's Girl Meets World.

This family-friendly role established her as a rising star, which proved beneficial when she launched her music career that same year.

Carpenter has won a number of awards for her talent (Jed Cullen/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

In the years following her debut EP Can't Blame a Girl for Trying, Carpenter has focused on climbing the charts, and by transitioning her music style from teen-pop to mature, folksy tunes, she achieved both critical and commercial success.

Her 2024 hit 'Espresso' reached and held the No. 1 spot in numerous countries, earning her her first Grammy win.

Now, as one of the most in-demand female hit-makers today, Carpenter has faced scrutiny over how exactly she achieved her global fame.

Such criticism escalated when it became known that the star has an A-list relative - none other than Nancy Cartwright, the actress and vocalist famous for voicing Bart in The Simpsons.

Indeed, 67-year-old Primetime Emmy Award winner Cartwright's stepbrother David is actually Carpenter's father.

Giving her niece a special mention on Facebook in a 2016 post that has recently resurfaced, she wrote: "My niece, Sabrina Carpenter, at the Roxy!

"She is all of 17 - going on 30! So smart-sexy!! Look for her! She is a star!"

The voice actress is Carpenter's aunt (Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Vulture)

And for some online trolls, this family connection supposedly 'explains everything'.

Recently on Reddit, one user criticized: "Sabrina is 100% a nepo baby and she benefited from her Aunt's Disney connections!"

In response, one surprised critic complained: "They've worked very hard to hide that fact. It's why they've been lying and trying to convince people Nancy wasn't close to Sabrina or her aunt. I hope the truth spreads further."

Another added: "It’s very clear her connections helped her and not some mysterious cult or group controlling Hollywood behind the scenes (which I've seen multiple posts claim); it’s straightforward nepotism."

For many fans of the musician, however, Carpenter's connections are simply a happy coincidence.

Expressing their amazement on X recently, one exclaimed: "SABRINA CARPENTER'S AUNT VOICES BART SIMPSON WHAT!"

Another asked: "Why did no one tell me that Sabrina Carpenter’s aunt is the voice of Bart Simpson?"