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

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

K im 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 ...

The 22-year-old singer, actor and YouTube superstar has also performed the song on tour this year, notably changing the ...

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

It looks like Kim Carnes wants everything to be done in moderation, and JoJo Siwa is the target of her feelings. The 79-year-old iconic singer is unsure how to feel about the 22-year-old's cover of ...

JoJo Siwa released a polarizing cover of Kim Carnes' 1981 hit "Bette Davis Eyes." The original singer appeared to shade the ...

Kim Carnes appeared to subtly shade JoJo Siwa's 'Bette Davis Eyes' cover after the pop star teased it via social media ...

JoJo Siwa has put her own spin on Kim Carnes’ song “Bette Davis Eyes,” and the internet has a lot to say about it. On July 10 ...

Add “Betty Davis Eyes” singer Kim Carnes to the list of people not loving JoJo Siwa’s cover of the ’70s song. Carnes, who ...

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 ...