Have Sabrina Carpenter And Barry Keoghan Broken Up?
Rumours of a relationship between pop star Sabrina Carpenter and Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan first began circulating since late 2023. They went public with their dating in February 2024, and things have only escalated since. Keoghan even starred in the music video for Carpenter’s single 'Please Please Please' in June 2024.
Prior to dating Carpenter, Keoghan split from Alyson Kierans, a dental nurse and orthodontic therapist, with whom he shares a son named Brando, born in August 2022. The couple broke up in July 2023 after two-and-a-half years together.
As for Carpenter, she was last romantically linked to Shawn Mendes in early 2023.
It was suspected that the Irish actor would make his first public appearance with Carpenter at the Golden Globes in January 2024, but the two wound up walking the red carpet separately. The next month, they attended a Grammys after-party together and have made more public appearances since, including the Vanity Fair Oscar Party and the 2024 Met Gala. It was reported, however, in December 2024 that Carpenter and Keoghan ended their relationship due to career related reasons (although this is yet to be officially confirmed.)
Here’s Carpenter and Keoghan’s complete relationship timeline so far.
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Sept. 20, 2023
Carpenter attended an advanced screening of Saltburn in New York City on September 20. She was photographed posing with a fan and may have already been a fan of Keoghan herself.
Sept. 28, 2023
Both were seen at Givenchy’s spring/summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week on September 28. Though they were photographed separately, it’s supposedly where they first met.
Dec. 4, 2023
In photos shared by Daily Mail, Carpenter and Keoghan were spotted having a 'romantic dinner' in Brentwood, California.
Jan. 7, 2024
It was suspected that the new couple might attend the Golden Globes together. A source claimed in The Sun that the Eternals star gave Kierans a heads up about his planned relationship reveal.
'Barry thought it was best that Alyson was the first to know about him and Sabrina so she wouldn’t be hurt if she found out on social media,' the source alleged. 'He is spending a lot of time in the States and has invited Sabrina to be his ‘plus one’ at the Golden Globes. Alyson and Barry still communicate for the sake of Brando, and he has been open about his new relationship.'
Alas, the two were ultimately photographed separately on the red carpet.
Jan. 13, 2024
The pair were seen at Luna Luna, an interactive art museum in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 13.
'It definitely seemed like a date,' an eyewitness told People, adding that they were 'cute' together and 'shared a little kiss.'
Feb. 4, 2024
Carpenter and Keoghan made their first public appearance together at W’s Grammys after-party, seemingly confirming their rumoured romance. While Carpenter walked the red carpet by herself, she was reportedly seen cosying up to the Saltburn star inside during the event. W even posted a photo of the two of them together, but both of them were bashfully covering their faces.
Feb. 8, 2024
On Thursday, February 8, TMZ asked Keoghan about his plans for Valentine’s Day after catching up with him in an alley in Los Angeles. The actor was signing autographs and taking selfies with fans and even answering questions about a Jacob Elordi bathwater candle. But when questioned about Sabrina Carpenter...he stopped responding.
Feb. 22, 2024
Carpenter was similarly coy when she made an appearance on Nova’s Smallzy’s Surgery on February 22. The show’s host, Smallzy, otherwise known as Kent Small, asked Carpenter if she’d seen Saltburn, Keoghan’s popular movie.
'You know, I have,' she replied.
Smallzy pushed the question, asking, 'Did you love it?'
Carpenter replied, 'Oh, I loved it. Such a good movie...anyways, I gotta go to the bathroom.'
They then moved on to other topics.
Feb. 24, 2024
On Friday, February 24, Carpenter shared some clips and photos from her duet with Taylor Swift in Sydney, Australia, where she was the opening act for the Eras Tour. A weather-related issue delayed the show recently, meaning Carpenter couldn’t perform, but Swift invited her onstage to sing a mashup of 'White Horse' and 'Coney Island,' which thrilled the younger pop star.
She wrote on Instagram: '9 year old Sabrina singing ‘White Horse’ would never see this sh*t coming! I love you so so so dearly Taylor. Always have always will.'
In the comments, Keoghan left a queen emoji in support.
March 2, 2024
In a photo shared by fan account Pop Crave, Keoghan could be seen at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Singapore, where Carpenter was the opening act.
Barry Keoghan spotted at Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ show in Singapore. pic.twitter.com/ukGZnu5C26
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) March 2, 2024
He appeared to be alone in a closed off section of the arena, wearing a cream tank top and matching long shorts, plus a red hat.
March 4, 2024
Footage surfaced on social media of Carpenter running into Keoghan’s arms after one of her Singapore shows.
March 7, 2024
Keoghan gave Carpenter a public shout-out—and shared more proof they are dating. At an Academy Awards dinner with Louis Vuitton and W magazine in Los Angeles, the actor was seen wearing a Taylor Swift-style beaded friendship bracelet that reads 'Sabrina.'
He also wore the bracelet the day before at an event with Vanity Fair and Instagram.
Carpenter was wrapping her performances up in Singapore when Keoghan wore the accessory in a tribute to her.
March 27, 2024
For her digital cover with Cosmopolitan, Carpenter talked dating and relationships.
'A lot of it, for me, has been fate. I know that’s super broad, but I don’t actively look for it. The relationships that I actually want to put my energy into have to be so interesting or invigorating because they take me away from the other things I love. So yeah, it’s fun and it’s messy. I think I’m still just at this place where I’m really enjoying the newness of all of it,' she said.
The author of the Cosmopolitan profile noted: 'Sabrina and I had breakfast on January 8, when rumours of her and Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan were fuzzy at best. Now, based on sleuthing candid pictures and Instagram comments, their romance seems to have blossomed further, but her team did not respond to a request for comment on the matter...so do with that what you will.'
April 12, 2024
During Coachella, Keoghan played the supportive boyfriend as Carpenter took the stage for her first performance at the music festival ever. Attendees shared a clip on X, formerly known as Twitter, of Keoghan in front of the stage filming Carpenter throughout her set.
sabrina’s bf is such a simp for her i love it pic.twitter.com/ro3e0SMggr
— milk (@milkstrology) April 13, 2024
Another video showed him stopping to watch and enjoy Carpenter singing amongst the rest of her fans. They were later seen leaving her show together.
April 17, 2024
On Wednesday, April 17, TMZ shared pictures of Keoghan and Carpenter at Disney’s California Adventure with a group of friends. A source told the publication that the group headed to the theme park’s Mendocino Terrace for some wine. In the photos, the actor is wearing a blue baseball cap and matching graphic T-shirt. He appears to give Carpenter some sweet looks as she holds his hand and sips from an orange drink. She’s wearing blue denim and a white patterned shirt and carrying a small white handbag.
April 19, 2024
On Friday, April 19, Carpenter changed the outro of her hit 'Nonsense' while onstage at Coachella, singing, 'Man his knees so weak, he had to spread mine. He’s drinkin’ my bath water like it’s red wine.'
Sabrina Carpenter references her boyfriend Barry Keoghan’s bathtub scene in #Saltburn in her final “nonsense” outro:
“Made his knees so weak he had to spread mine. He’s drinking my bath water like it’s red wine. #Coachella , see you back here when I headline.” pic.twitter.com/k7RwPD9bd8— Marcus (@marcusuntrell) April 20, 2024
She added, 'Coachella, see you back here when I headline.'
The new lyric sounds like a reference to Keoghan’ film Saltburn, which involves some explicit bathtub scenes to say the least. Fans reacted to the lyric change with screaming and clapping in the crowd. While Carpenter did not headline the festival this year, she did have a mainstage time slot before Lil Uzi Vert, Peso Pluma, and headliner Lana Del Rey.
May 6, 2024
Keoghan and Carpenter both attended this year’s Met Gala, and while they opted to walk the red carpet separately, fans got something just as good. After they each made their way up the steps, they stopped together for some photos at the top, and the full moment was captured on video. For the event, Carpenter wore a black and blue Oscar de la Renta mermaid-style gown, while Keoghan wore a brown velvet suit by Burberry with a ruffled Victorian dress shirt and top hat. One fan tweeted that their ensembles resemble Alice and the Mad Hatter from Alice Into the Looking Glass.
May 11, 2024
Keoghan threw Carpenter a party for her 25th birthday. The singer shared pictures from the event, which included a cake reading, 'Is 25 that sweet? I guess so!' in reference to her hit single 'Espresso.'
She had a second cake with a Leonardo DiCaprio meme printed on it reading, 'Nooo don't turn 25 your so sexy aha.'
According to People, the event was a surprise that Keoghan arranged at DUMBO House in Brooklyn with 100 guests, including rapper Ice Spice. In a video shared by TMZ, Carpenter is clearly stunned. She can be heard saying, 'I just walked in so confused.'
Ice Spice reportedly shared an Instagram story of Carpenter blowing out the candles on her Leonardo DiCaprio cake and then Keoghan leaning in to give her a kiss.
June 6, 2024
Keoghan appears in Carpenter’s 'Please, Please, Please' music video, and the two play a criminal couple. The song is about her hoping her new partner doesn’t make her look bad, with lines like, 'I beg you don’t embarrass me / Mother f*cker,' and 'I heard that you’re an actor / So act like a stand up guy.'
June 15, 2024
On Saturday, June 15, Keoghan and Carpenter headed to celebrity hotspot Chiltern Firehouse in London. The couple arrived discreetly with security holding umbrellas over them. The singer wore a green crop top with a satin pink bow around her neck and a pair of loose jeans under a black leather jacket. She was also wearing lightly tinted black frame glasses. The actor wore a black and white Celine bomber jacket and baseball cap. He had on a black shirt and a chain necklace.
Aug. 6, 2024
Carpenter briefly discusses Keoghan’s reaction to 'Please Please Please' in her Variety interview. 'He loved the song,' she said. 'He’s obsessed with the lyrics, and I’m so grateful for that. I don’t want to sound biased, but I think he’s one of the best actors of this generation. So getting to see him on the screen with my song as the soundtrack made the video better and all the more special.'
She also touched on their astrological compatibility later in the interview. 'Barry’s a Libra, and so is my sister,' she said. (Carpenter is a Taurus.) 'They’re very different, but they have similarities. I tend to gravitate towards Leos as well.'
Aug. 17, 2024
On Saturday, August 17, Keoghan seemed to offer a subtle response to rumours that he and Carpenter had split up. The story had been circulated by gossip Instagram account DeuxMoi, who said the break up was recent. Shortly after, the Irish actor was on Instagram himself, liking one of Carpenter’s most recent posts.
The image Carpenter had shared showed her kneeling in blue lingerie for the cover of her new Short n’ Sweet Bonus Track LP. Keoghan’s like is one of over two million on the post.
Aug. 23, 2024
In an interview with the Guardian, Carpenter indirectly responded to break-up rumours when asked about working with Keoghan on 'Please Please Please.' Journalist Shaad D’Souza wrote:
'Although I have been warned not to ask questions about her personal life—‘Get that last question in, baby!’ [Carpenter] teases, when I mention Keoghan at the end of my hour with her—she says that working with him was 'one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I’m very honoured and I got to work with such a great actor!' She screws up her face and mocks her own coy diplomacy in a nasal voice: 'Such a great actor!'
This week, they were rumoured to have split. Having to tiptoe around her private life—and accept that parts of it will leak into the public sphere anyway—isn’t Carpenter’s favourite thing, but she has made her peace with it. ‘It’s not what I signed up for, but I can’t really help when I was born,’ she says of life in the social-media era. ‘I want to be honest—I want to just write about what’s happening in my life as a 25-year-old girl. But it comes with the territory and I just have to be like…OK!’'
Aug. 27, 2024
Amid breakup rumours, Keoghan hinted he and Carpenter may still be involved with a flirty Instagram comment. He wrote on a post of her and 'Taste' music video co-star Jenna Ortega as Bratz dolls, 'Can I have one?'
Sept. 28, 2024
Photographer and music video director Alfredo Flores shared a carousel of pictures to sum up his summer on Instagram, and his summer definitely included a lot of time with Sabrina Carpenter. He shared one shot in which they are enjoying some sodas and Carpenter has her mouth open over the straw.
Keoghan commented on the pic, making a suggestive joke. He wrote, 'Slide 3 Im the cup.'
Oct. 6, 2024
During an interview with CBS, Carpenter explained why she cast Keoghan in the music video for her hit single 'Please Please Please'. 'I, genuinely—like, a not-even-biased opinion—I was like, "Who’s the greatest actor that I can find for this music video?W And he was next to me, in a chair,' she said.
'And he was so excited about it,' she added. With that many references to the Saltburn actor in the single, we're not surprised he wanted to be involved.
Dec. 3, 2024
According to a number of online sources, Carpenter and Keoghan have apparently ended their year long on-and-off relationship. While nothing has actually been confirmed by either of their representatives, it's thought that the pair the broke up due to career related reasons.
As per an insider close to the alleged former couple, the following was stated: 'They are both young and career-focused, so they've decided to take a break.'
Given that both stars have had a busy year, what with Keoghan starring in back to back films and TV projects including Bird, Bring Them Down and Masters of The Air and Carpenter embarking on her Short N' Sweet Tour and making numerous musical appearances at the MTV Awards 2024 and SNL, they definitely have had a busy year, which would make a breakup understandable.
However, not all hope is lost. Both Carpenter and Keoghan are still following one another on social media, and the 'Espresso' singer is still the only person who Keoghan follows on Instagram.
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