Rumors of a relationship between pop star Sabrina Carpenter and Saltburn actor Barry Keoghan have been circulating since late 2023, though neither party has confirmed anything yet.
Keoghan recently split from Alyson Kierans, a dental nurse and orthodontic therapist, with whom he shares a son named Brando, born in August 2022. The couple broke up in July 2023 after two and a half years together. A source told The Sun that the former couple are “determined to do the best for their son….They’ve grown apart over recent months and things have finally come to a head….As far as she’s concerned, it’s over.”
As for Carpenter, she was last romantically linked to Shawn Mendes in early 2023.
It was suspected that the Irish actor would make his first public appearance with Carpenter at the Golden Globes in January 2024, but the two wound up walking separately. That doesn’t mean they’ve stopped seeing each other, though. Here’s Carpenter and Keoghan’s complete relationship timeline so far.
Sept. 20, 2023
Carpenter attended an advanced screening of Saltburn in New York City on September 20. She was photographed posing with a fan and may have already been a fan of him herself.
Sept. 28, 2023
Both were seen at Givenchy’s spring/summer 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week on September 28. Though they were photographed separately, it’s supposedly where they first met.
Dec. 4, 2023
In photos shared by the Daily Mail, Carpenter and Keoghan were spotted having a “romantic dinner” in Brentwood, California.
Jan. 7, 2024
It was suspected the new couple might attend the Golden Globes together. A source claimed in The Sun that the Eternals star gave Kierans a heads up about his planned relationship reveal.
“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,” the source alleged. “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.”
But they were again photographed separately on the red carpet.
Jan. 13, 2024
The pair were seen at Luna Luna, an interactive art museum in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 13.
“It definitely seemed like a date,” an eyewitness told People, adding they were “cute” together and “shared a little kiss.”
Feb. 4, 2024
Carpenter and Keoghan made their first public appearance together at W magazine’s Grammys after-party, seemingly confirming their rumored romance. While Carpenter walked the red carpet by herself, she was reportedly seen cozying up to the Saltburn star inside during the event. W Magazine even posted a photo of the two of them together, but both of them were bashfully covering their faces.
Feb. 8, 2024
On Thursday, February 8, TMZ asked Keoghan about his plans for Valentine’s Day after catching up with him in an alley in Los Angeles. The actor was obligingly signing autographs and taking selfies with fans and even answering questions about a Jacob Elordi bathwater candle. But when questioned about Sabrina Carpenter…he stopped responding.