“Bette Davis Eyes” Singer Kim Carnes Reveals Her True Thoughts on JoJo Siwa
JoJo Siwa Seemingly Shaded by Original “Bette Davis Eyes” Singer Kim Carnes After Song Cover
Kim Carnes isn’t impressed with JoJo Siwa‘s latest musical endeavor.
The original “Bette Davis Eyes” singer shared her honest thoughts on the Dance Moms alum’s cover of her 1981 hit—and it’s safe to say she wasn’t totally wowed by the rendition.
“When I first saw my original performance placed side-by-side—and then layered on top of—a new version of ‘Bette Davis Eyes,’ I can only speak to how it initially struck me,” Kim told TMZ in a July 14 statement. “The phrasing, the tone, even the little inflections—it all felt a bit too close.”
But that doesn’t mean the 79-year-old wants to help spread any negativity about JoJo. After all, Kim said she is in strong support of “female artists lifting each other up.”
“This business can be brutal, and I strongly reject the kind of hate and personal attacks I’ve seen online—whether directed at me, JoJo Siwa, or anyone else,” she continued. “That kind of behavior doesn’t belong in music, or anywhere.”
