Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have gone public with their romance.
The “Feather” singer and the Saltburn actor first ignited dating rumors in late 2023. Their relationship was confirmed when they were seen enjoying a date night in Los Angeles, where onlookers reported that they “shared a little kiss.”
The couple made their red carpet debut in March 2024 at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty and attended the Met Gala together in May of the same year.
Before Keoghan, Carpenter was linked with singers Joshua Bassett and Shawn Mendes. Keoghan, on the other hand, was previously in a long-term relationship with Alyson Kierans, with whom he has a son named Brando. In a January 2024 GQ interview, Keoghan praised Kierans as “an incredible mother” who has “done a great job” with their son.
Here’s everything you need to know about Carpenter and Keoghan’s growing romance.
September 28, 2023: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan Spark Romance Rumors at Paris Fashion Week
After attending an advance screening of Saltburn in New York City on September 20, 2023, Sabrina Carpenter reportedly met Barry Keoghan at a fashion event just a week later. According to E! News, they first encountered each other during Paris Fashion Week on September 28, when they both attended a Givenchy show.
At the event, Carpenter wore a sheer black dress and posed alongside fellow Disney Channel alum Dove Cameron in the front row. Keoghan was spotted at the same event in black slacks and a bomber jacket.
December 2023: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan spark dating rumors
In early December 2023, Carpenter and Keoghan fueled romance rumors when they were seen dining together in Los Angeles, as reported. The pair kept a low profile while leaving the restaurant and heading to their car.
January2024: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan Make Their Relationship Official with a Date Night
Since their initial outing, Carpenter and Keoghan have had several low-key dates. In January 2024, they visited Luna Luna, an art-themed park that reimagines the 1987 German amusement park, as confirmed by a source.
An observer described the visit as a “definite date,” noting that the couple appeared “cute” together and “shared a little kiss.”
February 4, 2024: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan Make Their Public Debut at Grammys Afterparty
Carpenter and Keoghan subtly introduced their relationship at the W Magazine, Mark Ronson, and Gucci Grammys afterparty on February 4. While they posed separately on the red carpet, they were seen enjoying each other’s company inside the event.
W Magazine later posted a photo of the couple on X, where Keoghan playfully covered his mouth and Carpenter held a drink in front of her face.
February 9, 2024: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan confirm their romance
After months of dating speculation, Carpenter and Keoghan were spotted displaying PDA in Los Angeles in mid-February. Following a dinner at Nobu on February 9, they were seen sharing a kiss outside Hotel Bel-Air. A few days later, they were all smiles on another dinner date in the city.
These outings occurred just a day before Keoghan avoided questions about his relationship with Carpenter while signing autographs. In a video, the actor declined to comment on his Valentine’s Day plans with Carpenter, who is scheduled to open for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Australia on February 16.
March 10, 2024: Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan make their red carpet debut as a couple
After the Oscars on March 10, Carpenter and Keoghan made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty. At the event, they posed side-by-side and took a photo together.
In the picture, they were seen covering their mouths, with Keoghan wearing a friendship bracelet that seemed to be a tribute to the singer. The colorful bracelet, which he wore at both the Vanity Fair and Instagram’s Vanities Party, featured a heart charm and letter beads spelling out “Sabrina.”
May 6, 2024: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter attend the Met Gala
Although Keoghan and Carpenter didn’t walk the red carpet together, they reunited at the top of the Met Gala stairs before heading into the event. The “Espresso” singer dazzled in a blue gown by Oscar de la Renta, while Keoghan embraced the “Garden of Time” theme with a Mad Hatter-inspired outfit from Burberry.
August 6, 2024: Sabrina Carpenter says Barry Keoghan is “one of the best actors of this generation”
Carpenter, though hesitant to “sound biased,” praised her boyfriend’s talent in a conversation with Variety. She described Keoghan as “one of the best actors of this generation.”