There were no espressos, but the short ‘n’ sweet drinks were flowing as Seth Meyers and Sabrina Carpenter caught up for some day drinking and mischief, all of it taped for NBC’s Late Night.
With the holiday season upon us, and Sabrina enjoying an extraordinary two years in her career, there was every reason for the pop star to kick back and hit the diesel.
The pair got along like old barfly buddies at The Ripple Room in New York City, as Meyers enticed his guest to play several rounds of drinking games.
The day got away not with espresso martinis, but half-pints of beer. Followed by long drags from a punch bowl of Long Island iced tea, and a game of truth or drink.
Who did Carpenter write “Manchild” about? Drink.
What was the most unhinged thing she’s done to impress a crush? “I don’t think I’ve tried to impress anyone,” Carpenter responded. “That’s such a boring answer.” Yes it is.
Meyers then flipped the question. Someone stole an article of clothing from Carpenter’s house, we learned, to get her attention. Did it work? Sure did.
Carpenter turned the tables and had Meyers sing the “The Star-Spangled Banner,” wearing a serious face. Those high notes, however, were best left behind the bar.
Meyers came prepared. Coffee was (finally) brought into the action, as Carpenter stared down the barrel of the camera and read a tongue-twisting barista order. She hit it again with an Italian accent, acing it.
The good times flowed, as the pair donned red-light therapy masks, played a round of “pet sounds” (no, not the classic Beach Boys album), opened boozy presents while wearing oven mitts, and Sabrina decorated the funnyman like a Christmas tree.
No way is this a regular gig, Carpenter explained in one of the quotes of the day: “I’m usually sober when I’m working.”
“Day Drinking” is one of the most popular recurring segments on Late Night, with guests that have included Rihanna, Dua Lipa, Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers, Kristen Stewart, Paul Rudd and now Carpenter.
Late Night with Seth Meyers airs 12:35am ET/PT on NBC and next day on Peacock.
Watch Sabrina Carpenter’s day drinking session below.
