Geena Davis joins Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Thelma & Louise’ tribute at Coachella
Geena Davis stepped into role of older Sabrina Carpenter during Coachella's second weekend
The queen of fantastic stage presence. Geena Davis stepped into the role of an older Sabrina Carpenter during the artist's performance at Coachella's second weekend.
The 70-year-old actress, taking on the name “Aunt Sabrina” for the bit, delivered a brief monologue on a set designed like an old-school drive-in theater.
Sitting in the driver's seat of a classic 1950s car, Davis sported a blonde hairstyle mimicking Carpenter, who is 26.
The pop sensation's “Girl Meets World” co-star Corey Fogelmanis took on the part of a server trying to handle Davis' payment.
In this scene, “older Sabrina” shared reflections on her past, realizing her niece finds it hard to relate to the dynamic musician she once was.
"What a fool I was, just prancing around without a care," the “Beetlejuice” actress began.
"It's unfortunate she never got the chance to watch me perform, perhaps at a concert, an arena, or even a stadium abroad," Davis mused about her niece. "I would have arranged for her and her parents to fly out and stay just down the hall from me."
"And [dined] at the priciest eatery in that city. It's a relief she never saw me in that light. It would have been strange," she reflected.
Fans eagerly took to X to express their excitement about the surprise appearance.
"The fact Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis reenact THELMA AND LOUISE?! DO YOU ALL REALIZE HOW ICONIC THIS IS!!!!! #sabchella," one fan raved.
Another added: "GEENA DAVIS SPECIAL GUEST… THELMA AND LOUISE MAKING A COMEBACK IN 2026 ON THE COACHELLA MAIN STAGE."
Davis’ guest appearance follows Carpenter’s first weekend performance, where Sarandon joined her, having starred in the 1991 classic film “Thelma & Louise” alongside Davis.
The movie portrays two best friends engaging in a nationwide law-breaking adventure.
Sarandon, 79, performed the identical monologue, albeit with minor length variations.
Carpenter’s first weekend set featured Will Ferrell portraying an electrician dragging a cable across the stage and Sam Elliott playing a mysterious officer cautioning Carpenter against venturing to California.
Samuel L. Jackson provided narrative voiceovers, introducing a reimagined segment of “Juno”: "Greetings, Coachella … I am here to guide you on a journey to relaxation."
During weekend two, Terry Crews recreated his notable “White Chicks” moment by singing Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles.”
The highlight of the show was Madonna joining to perform parts of “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer” alongside Carpenter.
The music legend’s cameo marked two decades since her top billing at Coachella in 2006.
"Wow, thank you … Sabrina, it was amazing to be part of your show," Madonna expressed, to which Carpenter responded, "No gratitude needed, Madonna," as they clasped hands.
The “Material Girl” singer described it as “an incredible joy to return.”
"It's truly bringing everything full circle for me, you know? So meaningful."