Kim Carnes, the original singer of "Bette Davis Eyes," shared her honest feelings about JoJo Siwa's recent cover version of her iconic hit song.
Carnes expressed that Siwa's interpretation felt strikingly similar to her own, noting the shared phrasing, tone, and inflections in the performance.
Despite her candid reaction, Carnes emphasized her support for female artists and condemned the online hate directed at both herself and Siwa.
Carnes believes in the importance of constructive criticism in the creative process and defended artists' right to express their feelings openly.