Barry Keoghan releases statement following split with Sabrina Carpenter

Barry Keoghan has broken his silence following his reported split with Sabrina Carpenter.

The Irish actor took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday to release a statement addressing the negative messages he has been receiving since the breakup.

Keoghan said he usually do not respond to things said about him on the internet, but he said that "there are too many lines being crossed" this time.

"The messages I have received no person should ever have to read. Absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary about my appearance, character, how I am as a parent and every other inhumane thing you can imagine," he said.

"Dragging my character and everything I worked extremely hard for and stand for. Talking about how I was a heroine baby and how I grew up and dragging my dear mother into it also. Knocking on my grannies door. Sitting outside my baby boys house intimidating them," he added.

The actor said he deactivated his Instagram account because he could not let the issue distract his family and his work.

Keoghan said that he is focused on Brando, his two-year-old son from his previous relationship with Alyson Sandro Kierans. 

"Each and every day I work harder to push myself on every level to be the healthiest and strongest person for that boy. I want to provide opportunities for him to learn, fail and grow. I want him to be able to look up to his daddy, to have full trust in me and know I will have his back no matter what," he said. 

"I need you to remember he has to read all of this about his father when he is older. Please be respectful to all. Thank [you]."

Keoghan and Carpenter sparked relationship rumors in December 2023 after being seen out on a dinner in Los Angeles, California.

The actor was seen attending several performances of the popstar such as in Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and Coachella 2024. He eventually starred in her hit music video "Please Please Please" in June.

The two were also seen together during the Met Gala last May 2024.

Aside from "Saltburn," Keoghan also appeared in films such as "The Batman" and "Dunkirk."

Please be respectful
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— Barry Keoghan (@BarryKeoghan) December 7, 2024

—Jade Veronique Yap/MGP, GMA Integrated News