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Barry Keoghan finally addresses rumors that he cheated on Sabrina Carpenter

Barry Keoghan finally addresses rumors that he cheated on Sabrina Carpenter

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Barry Keoghan is finally addressing rumors about his breakup with Sabrina Carpenter. The actor, 33, shut down any speculation that he cheated on the pop star, 26, during his appearance Tuesday on Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky’s podcast Friends Keep Secrets. “I feel in a safe space to say this, but I have been avoiding stuff,” Keoghan told the podcast hosts. “I came off Instagram and social profiles. I’ve stopped going to events. I’ve stopped just socializing.” The Irish actor said that he left the internet because he was getting relentlessly bullied on social media following his breakup with Carpenter in December 2024. “It’s because there was a narrative out there that was never really sort of even spoken on—a narrative that’s not true—and …

Barry Keoghan Says Online Hate About His Appearance Is ‘Becoming A Problem’

Barry Keoghan Says Online Hate About His Appearance Is ‘Becoming A Problem’

Published by Sam Flores

Barry Keoghan has claimed that online abuse about his looks is beginning to take a toll. The Oscar nominee recently made an appearance on SiriusXM, where he was asked how he copes with the global fame he’s achieved in recent years, and the scrutiny that comes with it. While he acknowledged that he has an “incredible fanbase” who are “so lovely” towards him, he added that there’s also a “nasty side” to being in the public eye. Barry explained that while he “removed” himself from much of that by deleting his social media, he still finds it tough not to check what’s being said about him online. “I’m still a curious being that wants to go on – if I attend an event or if I go somewhere – to see how it was received,” he said. “And it’s not nice, you know? “There’s a lot of hate online, a lot of abuse of how I look, and it’s kind of passed a point of, you know, ‘everyone goes through that’.” He admitted: “It’s made …

Barry Keoghan says negative comments have made him ‘shy away’ from acting

Barry Keoghan says negative comments have made him ‘shy away’ from acting

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Barry Keoghan has confessed that he’s taken a step back from acting because of the immense “online hate” he’s received. The 33-year-old actor spoke about the drawbacks of being in the public eye during Friday’s episode of SiriusXM’s The Morning Mash Up radio show, highlighting how negative comments about his appearance have made him withdraw from all aspects of public life. “There’s a lot of abuse of how I look, and it’s kind of past the point of ‘everyone goes through that’ and everyone does, but it’s made me shy away,” he admitted. “It’s made me go inside myself and not want to attend places. Not want to go outside.” “I think I remove myself from online, but I’m still a curious human being …

Barry Keoghan opens up on James Bond role following speculation: ‘It carries a lot of weight and pressure’

Barry Keoghan opens up on James Bond role following speculation: ‘It carries a lot of weight and pressure’

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Peaky Blinders star Barry Keoghan has poured cold water on speculation linking him to the coveted role of James Bond, stating he does not believe he “fits the criteria” for the iconic British spy. Instead, the 33-year-old actor, whose star has risen rapidly, expressed a clear preference for portraying a villain. He told Radio Times: “I’d rather come in and do the villain. The man teasing Bond, that’s more me.” Keoghan elaborated that while it was “nice to see your name go up there,” the role of 007 inherently carries “a lot of weight and pressure.” The Dublin-born talent, celebrated for compelling performances in critically acclaimed films such as Saltburn (2023) and The Banshees Of Inisherin (2022), is also set to appear in the forthcoming Peaky Blinders film, The Immortal Man. Keoghan’s candid remarks arrive amid fervent speculation over who will …

Barry Keoghan used complex relationship with own father for Peaky Blinders film role

Barry Keoghan used complex relationship with own father for Peaky Blinders film role

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Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Irish actor Barry Keoghan has revealed he drew upon his own complex relationship with his father to portray his character in the upcoming film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. The Dublin-born star, 33, has often spoken candidly about his challenging childhood, which saw him and his brother placed in separate foster homes after their mother battled and ultimately succumbed to drug addiction. Keoghan takes on the role of Erasmus “Duke” Shelby, the illegitimate son abandoned by the notorious Tommy Shelby, in the new Netflix spin-off from the acclaimed TV series that concluded in 2022. Speaking at a press conference, Keoghan explained that the “absent” dynamic between Duke and his on-screen father resonated deeply with his personal experiences. “It’s a real thing, stepping into play Tommy Shelby’s son. Being a big fan of the show and big fan of Cillian, I wanted …

Kate Moss, Barry Keoghan and Daisy Edgar-Jones lead Burberry London Fashion Week arrivals

Kate Moss, Barry Keoghan and Daisy Edgar-Jones lead Burberry London Fashion Week arrivals

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more All-look leather and reworked trench coats reigned supreme on the red carpet at Burberry’s London Fashion Week show, where arrivals leaned heavily into the house’s most iconic codes. It quickly became clear that the unofficial dress code was leather – and plenty of it – with Burberry’s classic trench reimagined in every possible silhouette, from cropped and caped to floor-sweeping and wet-look shine. Leading the charge was Kate Moss, 52, who stepped out in a simple navy slip dress layered beneath a classic black midi coat, sheer tights and pointed heels. Effortlessly understated, the look evoked the 90s minimalism Moss is famed for. Her daughter Lila Moss, 23, offered a softer take in a cream tweed coat cinched with a black silk belted sash, …

Barry Keoghan talks Peaky Blinders film role alongside Cillian Murphy

Barry Keoghan talks Peaky Blinders film role alongside Cillian Murphy

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A whole host of Peaky Blinders fans were proved right last week, with their theories that Barry Keoghan would be playing Tommy Shelby’s son Duke being confirmed. Duke was previously played in season 6 by Conrad Khan, but in upcoming film, The Immortal Man, Keoghan will take on the role. The character will be seen having taken the lead of the Peaky Blinders in Tommy’s absence, and running them with a ruthlessness and brutality. Now, Keoghan has finally opened up on playing Duke, saying to Empire of playing the son of Cillian Murphy’s character: “Go on, be honest – who’s got bluer eyes?” “I look more Cillian Murphy than Cillian looks Cillian Murphy,” he joked. Barry Keoghan and Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Netflix Keoghan told the publication that he has long been interested in joining the series, but that he never fitted any of the previous character descriptions. “I always wanted to be part of it, and I feel like this was the perfect moment, in the sense of who I play …

Barry Keoghan Finally Reveals Peaky Blinders Film Role

Barry Keoghan Finally Reveals Peaky Blinders Film Role

Published by Sam Flores

Ever since news of a Peaky Blinders film dropped back in the summer of 2024, fans have been speculating about how the cast of old faces and new names would weave together. One of the most intriguing additions to the line-up was Barry Keoghan, and with the trailer for the movie debuting on Thursday, he’s also shared some key details about what role his character will play. It’s been confirmed that Barry will play Duke, the estranged son of Cillian Murphy’s character, Tommy Shelby – and in his dad’s absence, Duke has become the new leader of the Peaky Blinders gang. Meanwhile, if the new trailer is anything to go by – with Duke going as far as considering committing treason to help the Germans win the war – his presence is going to cause something of a ruckus. In a new interview, Barry told Empire that his character is “troubled” and “up to no good” when we meet him in the movie. “That’s a boy, just looking for his father,” the Oscar nominee claimed. …

Barry Keoghan Is Beatlesmaxxing | GQ

Barry Keoghan Is Beatlesmaxxing | GQ

Published by Jenni Sidey

A four-part biopic of the Beatles, directed by Sam Mendes and titled The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, has claimed some of our favorite young actors from across the pond. Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn, Paul Mescal, and Barry Keoghan are set to portray John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr, respectively. (Each Beatle will get their own movie.) Since filming began in November, each member of the main cast has been spotted rocking some version of the Liverpool quartet’s signature mop-top, but one hair transformation has been making extra noise: Barry Keoghan’s. When the Irish actor stepped onto the red carpet this week for the premiere of his new thriller Crime 101, he did so dressed in head-to-toe leather—courtesy of MAINS, the London-based brand owned by the rapper Skepta—and with a monster of a mop on top of his head. It’s a stark contrast to the more subtle fringed crop Keoghan rocked last March, when the film series was announced at CinemaCon. The 33-year-old Saltburn star’s mane has grown so densely that …