Sabrina Carpenter has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man she says has been stalking her and tried to enter her home. According to court documents obtained by E! News, the order was issued on June 1 and names 31-year-old William Applegate, who Carpenter alleges attempted to get inside her Hollywood Hills residence on May 23. Carpenter filed for a civil harassment restraining order in Los Angeles County Superior Court on May 29.
The temporary order bars Applegate from coming within 100 yards of Carpenter, her sister Sarah Carpenter, and her partner George Smith, both of whom live with her. It also prohibits him from approaching Carpenter’s workplace or vehicle. A court hearing is scheduled for June 17, when the temporary order is set to expire unless the judge extends it or makes further rulings.
Carpenter, known for her hit song “Espresso,” has not publicly commented on the case. E! News said it reached out to her representatives but had not received a response at the time of reporting. The outlet also said it was unable to locate an attorney for Applegate.
The legal filing adds to growing concerns around celebrity safety and unwanted contact from strangers. In her petition, Carpenter described the alleged incident as part of a pattern of behavior that prompted her to seek court protection. The restraining order is intended to limit contact while the court reviews the matter later this month.
Carpenter, who has risen to major global fame in recent years, has been in the spotlight not only for her music but also for her public appearances and touring schedule. The latest court action shifts attention away from her career and toward the personal security concerns surrounding her home and family.
The June 17 hearing will determine what happens next in the case. Until then, the temporary order remains in effect, restricting Applegate from contact with Carpenter and from entering areas connected to her daily life. The situation underscores how quickly public figures can become the target of invasive behavior, and how restraining orders are used to provide immediate legal protection while allegations are examined in court.
