Since Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan started those romance rumors, it feels like everyone’s been low-key obsessed with their relationship, just like they are.
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are setting couple goals with their Hollywood charm and strong chemistry, theygossip.com reports.
Their romance started making waves in late 2023 and officially took off when Sabrina included Barry in her music video for “Please, Please, Please.”
With her signature cheeky humor, the song playfully tells Barry not to embarrass her—classic couple banter!
They’ve been spotted together at all the hottest events and sharing those cute moments that keep fans swooning.
They first made headlines when they hit up W Magazine’s Grammys After Party in early February 2024, and since then, they’ve been popping up together more and more.
A standout moment? Barry rocked a bracelet with Sabrina’s name at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party—super subtle but so sweet!
With that in mind, you might be curious about the current state of their relationship after sharing experiences like attending Sabrina’s concerts and even gracing the Met Freakin’ Gala together.
Check out the complete timeline of Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan’s journey together right below.
Sabrina and Barry enjoying themselves at the Grammys afterparty
October 7, 2024: Why Sabrina Choose Barry As The Actor For ‘Please Please Please’
In an interview, Carpenter spilled the tea on why she cast her boyfriend in the music video for “Please Please Please.”
She said, “I, genuinely—like, a not-even-biased opinion—I was like, ‘Who’s the greatest actor that I can find for this music video?’ And he was next to me, in a chair.”
She went on to share how pumped Keoghan was about it considering the single is filled with nods to the actor, it’s not shocking that he’s all in on her tunes!
Sept. 28, 2024: Summer Highlights Together
Photographer and music video director Alfredo Flores shared a carousel of summer highlights on Instagram, which prominently featured Carpenter.
One playful shot showed the two enjoying sodas, with Carpenter amusingly posing with her mouth open over the straw.
Keoghan couldn’t resist making a suggestive joke in the comments, writing, “Slide 3 I’m the cup.”
This playful interaction only adds to the intrigue surrounding their relationship and shows that, despite the rumors, there’s still a fun connection between the two.
Barry is the cup
Sept. 16, 2024: A White Jacket
Barry Keoghan made quite the statement at the Burberry Summer 2025 show during London Fashion Week on September 16, 2024, rocking a stylish all-white ensemble that had all the Sabrina Carpenter fans buzzing!
Coincidentally, that same day, Vogue Magazine shared a TikTok video compilation of Keoghan’s grand arrival, set to Carpenter’s hit track “Bed Chem” from her latest album Short n’ Sweet, which fans believe hints at their romance.
The video caption playfully quoted the lyrics: “Who’s the cute boy with the white #Burberry jacket and the thick accent? Perhaps it’s #BarryKeoghan at #LFW?”
Not one to miss a moment, Keoghan chimed in on the video with a cheeky comment, saying, “he’s sart of like an Irish porson,” giving a nod to his charming accent. It looks like he’s fully embracing the connection to Carpenter’s lyrics!
Aug 29, 2024: More Comments on Sabrina’s Instagram
After Carpenter dropped a surprise track titled “Busy Woman” on August 29 to show appreciation for her fans supporting her recent album Short n’ Sweet, the Saltburn star jumped in to hype her up on Instagram.
“Let’s f—in go!! 🔥🥵,” he enthusiastically replied to her post. On his Instagram Stories, he even shared that “Bed Chem” is his favorite track from her new album, adding, “[‘Bed Chem’ is] my fave just sayin m’darlin @sabrinacarpenter.”
Aug. 27, 2024: Flirty Social Media Interaction
Amid the breakup rumors, Keoghan hinted at a possible ongoing connection with a flirty comment on one of Carpenter’s Instagram posts.
She had shared a fun picture with her Taste music video co-star Jenna Ortega, posing as Bratz dolls. Keoghan cheekily commented, “Can I have one?” adding a playful touch to the speculation.
Aug. 23, 2024: Indirect Confirmation
In an interview with The Guardian, Carpenter indirectly responded to the breakup rumors while discussing her collaboration with Keoghan on the song “Please Please Please.”
Despite being warned not to delve into her personal life, she couldn’t help but light up when mentioning him. “
Working with him was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. I’m very honored and got to work with such a great actor!” she shared, playfully mocking her coyness.
August 2024: ‘Bed Chem’ is Totally About Keoghan
In August 2024, amidst swirling split rumors, fans speculated that Sabrina Carpenter’s track “Bed Chem” from her album Short n’ Sweet is about her relationship with Barry Keoghan.
One standout lyric has everyone buzzing: “Who’s the cute guy with the wide, blue eyes and the big bad mm?”
Sabrina and Barry
Aug. 17, 2024: A Subtle Response
On Saturday, August 17, Barry Keoghan seemed to subtly address the rumors swirling about his relationship with Sabrina Carpenter.
These whispers, initially spread by the gossip account DeuxMoi, suggested that the couple had recently split.
Shortly after, Keoghan took to Instagram to like one of Carpenter’s latest posts, sending a clear message to fans.
The post featured Carpenter kneeling in blue lingerie, promoting her new Short n’ Sweet Bonus Track LP. Keoghan’s like was among over two million, indicating he’s still showing support.
August 6, 2024: Sabrina Talks About Barry in an Interview
Just yesterday Sabrina shared a little bit about her and Barry, just enough to prove that they are still together.
She said “He’s obsessed with the lyrics, and I’m so grateful for that. I don’t want to sound biased, but I think he’s one of the best actors of this generation. So getting to see him on the screen with my song as the soundtrack made the video better and all the more special.”
Later on, she talks about their astrological connection and how Barry and her sister are both Leos!!
July 30, 2024: They Broke Up?
It all started because of one simple joke Sabrina Carpenter made on TikTok!
The rumors of Carpenter and Barry Keoghan breaking up are very much not true, it was just a fun TikTok she made.
Sabrina put a caption over her video saying ‘Me saying goodbye to him because I wasn’t his #1 streamed artist.
They still follow one another, their pictures together are still up on their accounts and most importantly she talked about him just yesterday in her Variety interview!!
June 2024: ‘Please Please Please’ Music Video
Keoghan makes a striking appearance in Carpenter’s music video for “Please, Please, Please,” where the two portray a passionate criminal duo.
The song captures her anxious desire for her new partner to uphold her reputation! Viewers are treated to a glimpse of their affectionate moments, showcasing their deep love for one another!
Both of them have shared photos and videos on Instagram! Barry called Sabrina darling in the captions while she commented on one of his posts with a lyrics from the songs!
May 28, 2024: Watching His Girl Perform
Barry’s back in his element, just vibing and watching Sabrina slay on stage with that big grin on his face.
May 11, 2024: A Suprise Birthday Party
Keoghan organized a surprise party for Carpenter’s 25th birthday. The celebration took place at DUMBO House in Brooklyn and had 100 guests.
Barry and Sabrina for her birthday/That hand placement tho!!!
May 6, 2024: Hard Launching Their Relationship at the Met Gala
They attended the Met Gala together but did not walk the red carpet hand in hand.
However once they reached the top of the steps, they posed together for some pics and that was more than enough to fill fans’ hearts!
Oh, Barry even charred her get ready for the Met Gala Voughe video!!
April 19, 2024: The Cochella Ourto
Sabrina hit the Coachella stage and totally vibed with a shoutout to Barry’s legendary Saltburn bathwater moment in her closing act.
She sang something along the lines;
“made his knees so weak he had to spread mine
he’s drinking my bath water like it’s red wine
coachella see you back here when i headline”
April 12, 2024: Just Barry Being Sabrina Carpenter’s Number One Fan
Keoghan appears utterly smitten as he watches Carpenter take the stage on the first day of Coachella.
In clips shared on X, the actor captures the magic of the “Feather” singer’s performance, his eyes glued to her as he cheers enthusiastically.
And to top it off, they enjoyed a double date with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce too!
March 2024
Barry is spotted in the audience during Sabrina’s set at Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Singapore, clearly admiring her.
Fans catch his lovestruck look on camera. Later, Sabrina and Barry hit up the Vanity Fair Oscars Party together.
Barry sports a bracelet featuring Sabrina’s name, a sweet and understated sign of his feelings for her.
They leave the Oscars after-party side by side, with Sabrina wrapped in Barry’s jacket.
February 2024
The couple steps into the spotlight for the first time at W Magazine’s Grammys After Party, but Sabrina hits the red carpet on her own.
Throughout the evening, they’re seen together, sipping champagne and later making their way to Bar Marmont.
Sabrina and Barry
Fast forward to February 10-11, 2024, and Barry is spotted leaving Sabrina’s place in the Hollywood Hills, suggesting he spent the night.
They also make an appearance at the Los Angeles Hotel Bel-Air before heading back to her home.
On February 12, 2024, Sabrina and Barry enjoy a pre-Valentine’s Day dinner at Delilah, then check out a cocktail lounge called Ysabel.
By February 16, 2024, Barry starts showing his support by commenting on Sabrina’s Instagram, dropping a queen emoji on a video of her performing with Taylor Swift.
January 2024: Their First Date
Sabrina and Barry go on an artsy date, attending a gallery opening together.
The month found them on a bunch of other cute dates too!
December 2023: Dating or Not?
Carpenter and Keoghan were spotted enjoying a night out together for the first time in Brentwood, L.A. This is where it all began!!
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghna for Paris Fashion Week
September 2023: When It All Started!
Carpenter and Keoghan kicked things off in a pretty cool way, as they were said to have met for the first time at the Givenchy Spring/Summer 2024 runway show during Paris Fashion Week.