Geena Davis Joins Sabrina Carpenter Onstage at Coachella for a ‘Thelma & Louise’ Tribute [WATCH]

Actress Geena Davis appeared as a surprise guest during Sabrina Carpenter’s set at weekend two of Coachella, taking part in a staged segment that referenced the 1991 film “Thelma & Louise,” as reported by Page Six.

Davis, 70, portrayed an older version of Carpenter during the performance, which included a scripted monologue delivered from a stage designed to resemble a drive-in movie theater.

Seated behind the wheel of a vintage 1950s car, Davis appeared with styling intended to match Carpenter, 26. The segment introduced Davis as “Aunt Sabrina.”

sabrina carpenter really brought back thelma and louise at coachella THIS IS SO IMPORTANT FOR THE CULTURE pic.twitter.com/6vSWeVN5dq

— SITA (@raspberhrriies) April 18, 2026

Actor Corey Fogelmanis, Carpenter’s former “Girl Meets World” co-star, also appeared in the scene as a waiter attempting to process a payment from Davis’ character.

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The skit centered on reflections from the “older Sabrina” about her past and her relationship with her niece.

“What a moron. I was running around like that carefree, all hippity, skippity,” Davis said during the monologue.

“It’s kind of a shame she never got to see me up onstage, maybe in a concert, in a arena or in a stadium in a foreign country,” she continued.

“I would’ve had the label send a plane for her and her parents, and they could’ve just stayed down the hall from me.”

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“And [eaten] in the most expensive restaurant in that city. It’s better she never saw me that way. It would’ve been weird,” Davis added.

First she had Louise, now she has Thelma. Geena Davis is part of Sabrina Carpenter’s Week Two set at #Coachella! pic.twitter.com/Tc8xz4ut0E

— Robby Lerman (@RobbyLerman) April 18, 2026

The appearance followed a similar segment during Carpenter’s weekend one performance, when actress Susan Sarandon, 79, who co-starred with Davis in “Thelma & Louise,” delivered a version of the same monologue.

The film, released in 1991, follows two friends who embark on a cross-country crime spree.

Audience members reacted to Davis’ appearance by posting messages on X following the performance.

“the fact that susan sarandon and geena davis play THELMA AND LOUISE?!?! LIKE DO YOU GUYS GET HOW ICONIC THIS IS!!!!! #sabchella,” one viewer wrote.

Another user posted: “GEENA DAVIS SPECIAL GUEST… WE GOT THELMA AND LOUISE IN 2026 ON THE COACHELLA MAIN STAGE.”

Carpenter’s performances at both weekends of the music festival included appearances from multiple guest performers.

Sabrina Carpenter and Dolly Parton have teamed up for a new version of ‘Please Please Please,’ and the video is like if ‘Goodbye Earl’ met Thelma & Louise. Happy Valentine’s Day! https://t.co/qIojlUt45X

— The Cut (@TheCut) February 14, 2025

During weekend one, Will Ferrell appeared in a segment as an electrician moving a power cable across the stage, while Sam Elliott portrayed a law enforcement character delivering a warning to Carpenter about heading to California.

Samuel L. Jackson also contributed a voice segment during the song “Juno,” stating, “Hello, Coachella … I am here to take you motherf—ers on this journey to relaxation.”

At weekend two, actor Terry Crews recreated a scene from “White Chicks” by performing Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles.” Madonna also joined Carpenter onstage, performing portions of “Vogue” and “Like a Prayer.”

Madonna’s appearance marked 20 years since her own headlining performance at Coachella in 2006.

“Wow, thank you … Sabrina, thank you so much for inviting me on your show,” Madonna said during the performance.

Carpenter responded, “No thanks needed, Madonna,” as the two stood together onstage.

Madonna teams up with Sabrina Carpenter to perform “Vogue” at #Coachella Weekend 2 pic.twitter.com/GNWQyvYfhG

— Variety (@Variety) April 18, 2026

The singer referred to the appearance as a milestone moment.

“It’s a full circle moment, you know? Very meaningful for me,” Madonna said.

The performances concluded a weekend that featured multiple guest appearances and scripted segments tied to film and television references.

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