Fran Drescher was never afraid to take fashion risks, especially when she was playing Fran Fine on the ’90s TV series The Nanny. From colorful prints to fitted blazers, the character’s fashion sense was an iconic style that fashionistas continue to sing its praises today.
Many have been inspired by her wardrobe since then, but there is one celebrity who has taken her love for The Nanny style to new levels. Sabrina Carpenter is not just a fan; she has been taking a page from Fran Fine’s fashion book for years. Red carpet or just out and about, the singer has been seen in several looks that are straight out of the show.
Fran Drescher approves of Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘The Nanny’-inspired outfits
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Fran Drescher addressed Sabrina Carpenter’s style at the 2025 SAG Awards, and claims she loves them. When asked on the red carpet, Drescher said she was honored and flattered Carpenter has grown to love her The Nanny wardrobe so much. She even went so far as to call herself a fan of Carpenter, noting that she loves her vintage fashion and how she reworks old styles in a new way.
Drescher also pointed out that The Nanny‘s style wasn’t simply about looking cute — it was attitude. She complimented Carpenter for pulling off those flashy, retro-looking clothes in the same manner that made Fran Fine’s so iconic.
Different times Sabrina Carpenter has worn ‘The Nanny’-inspired outfits
Sabrina Carpenter has paid homage to The Nanny style several times, and she’s gotten it right every time. In December 2024, she was spotted in New York City donning a black minidress adorned with leopard-print details and a coordinating beret. This ensemble appeared directly out of Fran Fine’s closet.
Carpenter wore a sparkling Bob Mackie gown from The Nanny at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. She carried the retro look to the 2025 Grammys, where she wore a white and blue horizontal-striped Hervé Léger dress similar to one Fran Fine once wore on the show.