Barry Keoghan, the Saltburn actor, has added fuel to the speculation surrounding his romantic life by being seen on a “date night” with American artist Sabrina Carpenter.
The duo was observed leaving a restaurant in Los Angeles recently. Keoghan, aged 31, and Carpenter, aged 24, were seen together before reportedly heading to a bar in the West Hollywood area.
This development follows the emergence of blurry photos depicting the unlikely pair “hanging out” in December 2023, which stirred up a frenzy on the internet. Pop culture news account Pop Crave shared details about this rumored first date, stirring further speculation online.
“Sabrina Carpenter was spotted on a dinner date with Barry Keoghan in Los Angeles,” the account wrote.
People online were astonished by the relationship, given it had just been reported that Carpenter was seeing fellow clean-cut musician Shawn Mendes.
“That’s an interesting pairing! Wonder what that’s about,” one commented.
“Is this real or an AI creation?” one fan asked.
Last year, Barry Keoghan became a father with his former partner, dental nurse Alyson Kierans. However, according to The Sun, the couple quietly parted ways around that time. On the other hand, Sabrina Carpenter is currently single after being involved in a highly publicized Generation Z love triangle.
She dated Joshua Bassett shortly after Olivia Rodrigo, another pop star, had been with him. Rodrigo’s hit song “Driver’s License” contains the lyrics referencing a “blonde girl,” with Carpenter being speculated as the one. Keoghan, known for his gritty roles including in “The Banshees of Inisherin,” earned an Oscar nomination for his work.
Meanwhile, Carpenter, a former Disney star, is also having a successful year, opening for Taylor Swift and embarking on the Australian leg of The Eras Tour. Recognized for her bubblegum pop style, Carpenter is known for her glittery outfits, signature blonde hair, and role in popularizing the micro miniskirt trend.