Sabrina Carpenter took the 2025 MTV VMAs stage to address her performance of “Tears,” where she advocated for trans rights.

The singer won the trophy for Best Album and took the opportunity to share her gratitude to shine a spotlight on a marginalized community.

“This world, as we all know, can be so full of criticism and discrimination and negativity,” she said. “So to get to be part of something that can bring light, make you smile, make you dance, and make you feel like the world is your f***ing oyster. I’m so grateful to do that.”

Trans people and drag queens joined Carpenter at the UBS Arena for the performance that saw the singer have a dance break in the rain.

The background dancers who accompanied Carpenter held signs that read “In trans we trust,” “Dolls, dolls, dolls,” “If

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