Kim Carnes has spoken out about JoJo Siwa’s cover of her 1981 hit, “Bette Davis Eyes”, and she thinks it’s “a bit too close” to the original. Last week, the former Dance Moms star released her cover ...

Kim Carnes, the original singer of “Bette Davis Eyes,” is finally sharing her thoughts on JoJo Siwa’s hoarse-throated trad-wife-inspired cover. And let’s just say the keeper of this unofficial queer ...

Kim Carnes described JoJo Siwa’s new cover version of “Bette Davis Eyes” as too close to her 1981 hit in July 2025.

JoJo Siwa's recent controversial cover of the 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes" has been criticised by none other than Kim Carnes, the original singer. In a now-deleted Instagram Reel, Carnes suggested that ...

The original artist behind the 1981 hit “Bette Davis Eyes” seemingly had something to say about JoJo Siwa’s cover in a ...

JoJo Siwa covering Kim Carnes' song comes on the heels of her canceling her Pride performance and declaring that she was ...

ET: Kim Carnes has officially weighed in on JoJo Siwa's "Bette Davis Eyes" cover days after reportedly sharing (and deleting) her thoughts via social media. "When I first saw my original performance ...

ET: Kim Carnes has officially weighed in on JoJo Siwa’s “Bette Davis Eyes” cover days after reportedly sharing (and deleting) ...

Hate of JoJo Siwa's latest cover of Bette Davis Eyes was only amplified as the original singer of the song interjected with her thoughts. She wants to protect its legacy ...

The song has been covered numerous times before; from actress Gwyneth Paltrow for the soundtrack of the 2000 film, “Duets,” ...

Kim Carnes is explaining how she really feels about JoJo Siwa's cover of her hit song, "Bette Davis Eyes" ... and only TMZ has her full statement.

And for those keeping score: “Bette Davis Eyes” wasn’t originally Carnes’ song. It was written by Donna Weiss and Jackie DeShannon, who first recorded it in 1974 as a soft folk ballad. Carnes’ synthy ...