Irish actor Barry Keoghan, known for projects such as «Saltburn», «Chernobyl», and «Peaky Blinders», has candidly revealed that following his rise to fame, he faced a wave of harsh online hate. Due to constant insults about his appearance, the actor chose to delete his social media accounts and withdraw from public life – even to the point of rarely leaving his home.

Keoghan spoke about this on the «The Morning Mash Up» radio show. According to the actor, online bullying has long crossed the line of decency and has become a serious challenge:

«There’s a lot of hate online. I get heavily criticized for my appearance, and it’s too much. You know, everyone goes through it, but this kind of treatment has made me avoid the public eye. It’s made me withdraw – I don’t want to go places or even step outside».

The 33-year-old actor noted that although he deleted his social media pages, he occasionally still checks them to see audience reactions after premieres. However, he says most comments still focus not on his acting, but on his looks.

According to the star, such pressure negatively affects not only his emotional well-being but also his work:

«When it starts seeping into your art, it becomes a problem – because you don’t even want to appear on screen anymore».

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Irish actor and «Saltburn» star Barry Keoghan has openly spoken about his battle with drug addiction for the first time. In a new interview with «Hollywood Authentic», the 32-year-old actor shared personal details about his addiction and how he has been coping with it.

Keoghan recalled losing his mother at the age of 12 due to her ongoing heroin use. Later, his father died in a similar way, followed by two uncles and a cousin. Despite this, the actor admitted he himself fell into addiction:

«I no longer deny it. I’ve realized I’m a drug addict. And when you admit that – you can finally move on and learn how to live with it», he said.

 

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The actor noted that even the birth of his son Brando in 2022 didn’t stop him from using drugs, and moving to Hollywood only intensified the pressure:

«Even the birth of my son didn’t stop me from being curious about it. Life in Los Angeles is different – it can be both good and destructive».

Explaining his decision to speak publicly about his addiction, Keoghan emphasized the importance of showing his background and personal journey. He said he’s proud of the path he’s taken and wants people in the film industry to understand that this topic matters.

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Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have reportedly ended their relationship after a year of dating. The news was simultaneously reported by two major outlets, People and Page Six, citing sources who confirmed that the 25-year-old singer and 32-year-old actor have decided to part ways.

«They’re both young and career-focused», — a source told People.

As of now, neither Sabrina nor Barry has commented on the reports.

 

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Rumors of their breakup first surfaced over the summer, with some suggesting that Sabrina ended the relationship due to Barry’s wild partying. However, the pair was later seen together again, and Barry even appeared in Carpenter’s music video as her romantic lead.

For context, the singer and actor made their official debut as a couple on the red carpet at this year’s Met Gala in May.