Sabrina Carpenter Has 'Great Instincts' and Gives 'Great Advice,' “Girl Meets World” Costar Danielle Fishel Says (Exclusive)

Lexi LaneSun, April 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM UTC

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Danielle Fishel calls Sabrina Carpenter her "go-to" for advice, praising the singer's instincts and decision-making

Fishel previously admitted she was wrong about a song on Carpenter's 2022 album after seeing fans sing along on tour

Carpenter was a bridesmaid at Fishel's wedding and cheered her on during her Dancing with the Stars performance

It's been a few years since Danielle Fishel and Sabrina Carpenter last graced the screen together in Disney's Girl Meets World, but the two have maintained their bond off-screen.

Fishel, 44, praised the pop star as her "go-to" person when looking for feedback during her interview for PEOPLE in 10.

"Sabrina gives me great advice," Fishel said. "For being significantly younger than me, she is one of my go-to people to ask for advice because she's got great instincts. She knows how to trust them, and I admire that so much because I'm a person who's talked myself out of my instincts over the years."

"So, whenever I really need to be reminded that I probably know the answer to the question, I go to her. She's like, 'I think you probably already know this,' " she added. "She's a real special one."

Sabrina Carpenter (left) and Danielle Fishel (right) in Los Angeles in May 2022.Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

However, when Fishel has tried to give Carpenter, 26, advice, the singer hasn't always listened.

During an episode of Fishel's Pod Meets World podcast, Fishel recalled that when Carpenter released her 2022 album, Emails I Can't Send, she advised her against one of the songs on the tracklist.

"Her instinct cannot be beat," Fishel said. "I thought it wasn't relatable enough, and she politely told me I was wrong."

“This past November, as I heard 20,000 fans in the Crypto.com Arena sing every word to that exact song right along with her, I knew she was right. She's always right,” she added about seeing Carpenter on tour in 2024.

Fishel reprised her Boy Meets World role as Topanga for the sequel TV show, Girl Meets World, from 2014 to 2017. While her character was still married to Cory (Ben Savage), the series centered around their studious daughter, Riley Matthews (Rowan Blanchard), and her rebellious best friend, Maya Hart (Carpenter), as they navigated growing up.

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The actress also recently partnered with Lysol for their Lavender and Cotton Blossom scented line, as she "fell in love" with the products. "I like everything to be clean," she said, especially with her small kids around.

Fishel previously called her former costar "the closest thing I'll ever have to a daughter” in an Instagram post from 2022, and their loving relationship has led to some sweet moments over the years.

Carpenter was a bridesmaid at Fishel's 2018 wedding to Jensen Karp. The "Espresso" singer also cheered Fishel on during her appearance on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars in 2025.

Danielle Fishel on 'Dancing with the Stars' in 2025.Credit: Eric McCandless/Disney/Getty

"I just found out you're dancing to 'Manchild' this week. I'm so excited to see your dance," Carpenter told Fishel on a call during rehearsals, according to Entertainment Weekly.

"I can't wait to try to recreate it and fail miserably," Fishel responded. Carpenter then told her former costar and close friend that she was "so proud" and loved her "so much."

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During the episode, when Fishel danced the foxtrot to Carpenter's song with her partner Pasha Pashkov, the actress dedicated the routine to the musician. "We don't want to let Sabrina down, so Sabrina, this one's for you," Fishel said.

"She has given me so many opportunities to be immensely proud of her over the years. I hope I gave her one tonight," she added.

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