Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are dating. Their cosy weekend date leading up to Valentine’s Day 2024 testify to their romance. The Banshees of Inshirin actor and the “Feather” singer were spotted having a romantic time in Los Angeles. But how did they meet, and how have they been spending time together? Here’s a look at Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan’s relationship timeline.
The two sparked dating rumours in December 2023. Although neither confirmed the relationship, there are strong speculations that love is in the air.
Previously, the Irish actor dated Alyson Kierans, a dental nurse and orthodontic therapist, with whom he has a son named Brando, born in 2022. After two years of being together, they broke up in July 2023. Carpenter, on the other hand, was linked with Shawn Mendes in early 2023.
20 September 2023: Sabrina Carpenter goes for early Saltburn screening
📸| @SabrinaAnnLynn with a fan at the screening of “Saltburn” tonight in New York.
— Via alliheathe on Instagram pic.twitter.com/WIk8TveuaA
— Sabrina Carpenter All-News 💌 (@SCANews_) September 21, 2023
Keoghan’s latest film Saltburn, was released in November 2023, but Carpenter caught an early screening in September where she posed with a fan. However, it is unclear if they met.
28 September 2023: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan meet at Givenchy show
It was at the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2024 runway show during the Paris Fashion Week that the two reportedly met for the first time. However, they weren’t photographed together.
4 December 2023: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan spotted having dinner
By this time, the singer had released the music video for “Feather”, and Saltburn had also hit the screens. Amid all the success and praises, The Daily Mail spotted the two having a romantic dinner in Brentwood, California.
8 January 2024: Barry Keoghan attends Golden Globes sans Carpenter
Speculations were rife that Keoghan would bring Carpenter as his plus one to the 2024 Golden Globes on 8 January 2024 where he was nominated for Best Actor in a Drama for Saltburn.
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The Sun reported that the Dubliner had communicated about his relationship to Kierans. “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,” stated the publication.
“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,” it further added.
But that did not happen, and he walked the carpet alone. However, the two went on an art gallery date in Los Angeles on 13 January.
4 February 2024: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter’s first public appearance together
Stars had descended at the W Magazine, Mark Ronson and Gucci’s Grammys after party at Bar Marmont in LA. It was here that Keoghan and Carpenter made their first public appearance together, though they did not attend the music award ceremony.
They walked the carpet on their own and soon caught up during the event, but when W Magazine photographed them, Keoghan and Carpenter covered their faces.
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10-11 February 2024: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan’s romance catches attention
ENews reported that on 9 February, the two had dinner at LA’s Nobu and headed to Hotel Bel-Air. The following day, they exited the hotel in their car and on 11 February were spotted outside the “On My Way” singer’s house in Hollywood Hills.
12 February 2024: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan’s outing confirms they are dating
Despite the stars not releasing any official comments or confirmation about the same, it is quite evident that they are dating. Dressed to impress, they go for dinner at Los Angeles’ Delilah, a favourite among celebrities. Later, they took their date to Ysabel, a posh cocktail lounge.
Carpenter sported an all-black ensemble — a sleeveless minidress from Reformation, a leather jacket and boots from the same brand. Keoghan kept it casual for the date night with a white T-shirt, tan trousers, a bright red bomber jacket and white sneakers. He finished it with a single silver chain around the neck.
(Hero image credit: Sabrina Carpenter/ @sabrinacarpenter/ Instagram; Barry Keoghan/ @keoghan92/ Instagram; Feature image credit: Barry Keoghan/ @keoghan92/ Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
-When did Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan start dating?
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan sparked dating rumours in December 2023. However, their recent date night in February 2024 proves they are together. However, neither of them has released an official statement.
-When did Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan first meet?
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan reportedly met for the first time at the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2024 runway show during the Paris Fashion Week.