According to insider sources, Sabrina Carpenter’s relationship with Barry Keoghan is characterized as “on and off. ” The singer known for “Feather” and the actor from Saltburn ignited dating speculation in late 2023. Their first date night in Los Angeles took place just months later, and witnesses informed PEOPLE that the couple “shared a little kiss.”
Carpenter and Keoghan made a splash on the red carpet together in March 2024, appearing at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty before attending the Met Gala in May.
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan sparking dating rumors
Before her connection with Keoghan, Carpenter was romantically associated with fellow musicians Joshua Bassett and Shawn Mendes. On the other hand, Keoghan was previously in a long-term relationship with Alyson Kierans, with whom he shares a son named Brando. In an interview with GQ in January 2024, he praised Kierans as “an incredible mother” who has “done a great job” raising their son.
Here’s a timeline detailing Carpenter and Keoghan’s evolving romance.
On September 28, 2023, Carpenter and Keoghan reportedly met during Paris Fashion Week. Following her attendance at an advance screening of Saltburn in New York City on September 20, they crossed paths at a Givenchy show a week later, according to E! News.
At the event, Carpenter showcased a sheer black dress, posing with fellow Disney alum Dove Cameron in the front row, while Keoghan was spotted in black slacks and a bomber jacket.
In early December 2023, romance rumors surfaced as the pair was seen dining together in Los Angeles, according to photographs shared by The Daily Mail. They maintained a low profile as they left the restaurant and headed to their car.
Their first public outing occurred in January 2024, when they visited Luna Luna, an art-themed park recreating a 1987 amusement park in Germany, which a source confirmed to PEOPLE. An onlooker remarked that the outing “definitely seemed like a date,” noting how “cute” they looked together as they “shared a little kiss.”
On February 4, 2024, Carpenter and Keoghan took a step forward in their relationship at W Magazine’s, Mark Ronson’s, and Gucci’s Grammys afterparty. Although they posed separately on the red carpet, they were later seen cozying up inside the venue. W Magazine subsequently shared a playful photo of them on X, where Keoghan covered his mouth while Carpenter held a drink up in front of her face.
On February 9, 2024, their romance was confirmed when they were spotted displaying affection in Los Angeles. After dinner at Nobu, they shared a kiss outside the Hotel Bel-Air. A few days later, they were all smiles on another dinner date in the city.
This came shortly before Keoghan evaded questions regarding their relationship during an autograph signing. In a TMZ video, he remained tight-lipped about his Valentine’s Day plans with Carpenter, who was set to open for Taylor Swift during the Australian leg of her Eras Tour on February 16.
On March 3, 2024, Keoghan supported Carpenter during her opening performance for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Singapore. As Carpenter performed her hit “Nonsense,” videos shared by fans showed Keoghan smiling as he watched her. In another clip, the couple shared a warm embrace backstage, with Keoghan twirling Carpenter around.
Their red carpet debut as a couple occurred on March 10, 2024, after the Oscars at the Vanity Fair afterparty. The couple posed together and shared a playful photo, where they covered their mouths. Keoghan wore a friendship bracelet that appeared to be dedicated to Carpenter, adorned with a heart charm and her name spelled out in letter beads.
Keoghan demonstrated his support for Carpenter during her Coachella performance in April. He was spotted filming her set and smiling as she waved to him from the stage. Later that night, they mingled with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce while watching Ice Spice perform.
Even though they didn’t walk the Met Gala red carpet together on May 6, 2024, they reunited at the top of the stairs before entering. Carpenter looked stunning in a blue Oscar de la Renta gown, while Keoghan embraced the “Garden of Time” theme with a whimsical ensemble by Burberry.
On May 11, 2024, Keoghan celebrated Carpenter’s 25th birthday with a party at DUMBO House in Brooklyn, surrounded by close friends. Social media observers noted that her cake humorously featured an edited photo of Leonardo DiCaprio with a caption joking about his dating preferences related to age. According to sources, Carpenter blew out her candles before sharing a tender kiss with Keoghan.
On June 6, 2024, the couple’s bond deepened as they starred together in the music video for Carpenter’s single “Please Please Please,” produced by Jack Antonoff. The video depicted a Bonnie and Clyde-style narrative where Keoghan frequently finds himself in trouble, and Carpenter playfully referenced his acting career in the song’s lyrics.
In an interview on August 6, 2024, Carpenter expressed her admiration for Keoghan, calling him “one of the best actors of this generation.” Despite her desire to avoid bias, she couldn’t help but praise his talent.
However, by August 18, 2024, sources reported that Carpenter and Keoghan’s relationship had become “on and off.” After DeuxMoi indicated a possible breakup, Keoghan appeared to address the rumors by liking one of Carpenter’s sultry posts on Instagram.
On October 20, 2024, Keoghan attended Carpenter’s concert during her Short n’ Sweet Tour in Virginia. During her performance of “Juno,” she affectionately changed the lyrics to include a shout-out to him, singing, “I hear you knockin’, Barry, come on up,” according to Entertainment Tonight.
