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Sabrina Carpenter Recalls Cactus Fall on ‘Manchild’ Set as Video Lands First Best Music Video Grammy Nod

A three‑day, 37‑look desert shoot in Santa Clarita delivered stunt‑style visuals that tested her limits.

Overview

  • Carpenter told Late Night with Seth Meyers on Dec. 8 that she fell on a cactus during filming and spent the day removing spines after being seen by an on‑set medic.
  • The production ultimately ran three days after she added an extra day post‑edit to make the cut “crazier,” marking her longest music‑video shoot.
  • The team filmed 37 outfits at a Santa Clarita movie ranch with desert road‑trip imagery and risky set pieces.
  • Scenes depicted her rollerblading while holding onto a truck, fleeing gunfire, and leaping into a shark‑infested pool, underscoring the video’s ambitious scope.
  • “Manchild” received four Grammy nominations, including Carpenter’s first for Best Music Video, along with Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Solo Performance.