Let's be honest, Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have been one of the biggest 'It' couples of the year, but sadly it looks like they have parted ways just before Christmas.
According to People insiders, Barry and Sabrina have decided to take some time apart. 'They are both young and career-focused, so they've decided to take a break,' the insider said. Fans are suitably distraught.
Sabrina is currently killing it on her Short n' Sweet tour and Barry has recently finished promoting his latest film Bird. They are both thriving in their respective careers so perhaps they are struggling to find as much time for each other as they would have liked.
Rumours swirled of a relationship between the pop singer and the actor - who starred in Saltburn alongside Rosamund Pike in November last year - since late 2023. Sabrina, 25, and Barry, 31, then confirmed their romance in May when they made their official debut as a couple at the Met Gala in New York and things seemed to be going from strength to strength between the pair.
Barry took the opportunity to gush about Sabrina on Louis Theroux's podcast in November, but it's worth remembering that it was recorded a few months earlier. Just one month after the episode dropped, the couple broke up.
Prior to his relationship with Sabrina, Barry was in a relationship with dental nurse and orthodontic therapist Alyson Kierans and they welcomed a son called Brando together in August 2022. However, in July 2023 they split up for good.
As for Sabrina, the singer was previously romantically linked to singer Shawn Mendes. She's also said to have dated High School Musical: The Musical: The series star, Joshua Bassett.
Want to know more about Sabrina and Barry? Here’s a complete timeline of their relationship...
4 December 2024: Reports suggest Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter are 'on a break'
A 'source' close to the couple broke the news that Barry and Sabrina have broken up after a year of dating. Rumours suggest (although they remain unsubstantiated gossip) that Barry may have been unfaithful.
One fan took to X to express their concern writing, 'Don’t particularly care about celebrity gossip at my big age but if Barry Keoghan was stupid enough to cheat on SABRINA CARPENTER then there is genuinely no hope for men anymore.'
While others fans are still feeling optimistic. 'I sound delusional and i don't even care about them that much but i hope the sabrina and barry split is a promotional stunt for her new music video omg,' another post read.
5 November 2024: Barry Keoghan confirms his relationship with Sabrina Carpenter and calls her 'very special'
After being asked by Louis Theroux if he was in a relationship with Sabrina Carpenter, Barry responded, 'All I'm going to say is yeah, I'm incredibly blessed to be with such a strong, independent lady who's massively talented and very special. Louis you got me!'
Admittedly the podcast episode was filmed back in July, but we feel like it's a sure sign that the couple are still together despite the persistent split rumours.
16 August 2024: Rumours suggest the couple have broken up
While some sources have described the couple as 'on again, off again', one anonymous source told Deux Moi that Sabrina and Barry had officially broken up. Apparently, Sabrina was unable to keep up with Barry's 'party lifestyle' and ended things a few weeks after her 'Please, Please, Please' music video came out.
However, Barry seemingly responded to the rumours the following day by liking Sabrina's Instagram post of her wearing blue lingerie. Iconic behaviour.
17 June 2024: Sabrina Carpenter comments on her relationship in Rolling Stone interview
When asked if she refers to the actor as her boyfriend, Sabrina replied, 'How do I skirt around this question? The [dating] pool is the pool, and when you meet people that feel authentic and are so brilliant and amazing in every way, that’s what you do.
'Obviously, I write songs about exactly how I feel, so I guess I can’t be so surprised that people are interested in who and what those songs are about. That’s something that comes with the territory.'
7 June 2024: Barry Keoghan stars in Sabrina Carpenter's music video
Sabrina releases a new music video Please Please Please - and the surprise guest star was none other than Barry. The actor plays her criminal bad boy love interest and they embark on a passionate, steamy fling after they meet in prison.
'What we sayin Darlin?!!' Barry said, sharing clips. Sabrina replied, 'I heard that you're an actor!' One fan remarked, 'The hard launch no one saw coming but everyone wanted.'
6 May 2024: They make their red carpet debut together
After months of rumours, Sarry (or Babrina?) proved they are clearly an item as they posed on the red carpet of the Met Gala together, looking pretty loved up. They couldn't have picked a more high-profile event to make their official debut as a couple. Sabrina looked beautiful in Oscar de la Renta while Barry suited up in Burberry.
1 April 2024: Barry Keoghan comments on Sabrina Carpenter's Instagram
Sabrina was recently announced as the newest face of Kim Kardashian’s brand SKIMS, and fans couldn’t contain their excitement. By fans, we mean Barry.
For the new Spring campaign, Sabrina was photographed lounging around a bedroom in lacy lingerie. The photos are undeniably gorge, and we're not the only ones to think so. Commenting from his Instagram account, the actor wrote “🔥🥵 barbie emoji.” Within three days, his comment had already amassed over 43k likes.
27 March 2024: Sabrina Carpenter opens up about dating
Sabrina opened up about dating during an interview with Cosmopolitan, saying, ‘A lot of it, for me, has been fate. I know that’s super broad, but I don’t actively look for it. The relationships that I actually want to put my energy into have to be so interesting or invigorating because they take me away from the other things I love. So yeah, it’s fun and it’s messy. I think I’m still just at this point where I’m really enjoying the newness of all of it.’
It's worth noting that the interview did take place months prior, when Barry and Sabrina were merely a whisper in the wind. When asked about an update on the relationship, Cosmopolitan reported that ‘her team did not respond to request for comment on the matter.’
16 March 2024: Barry Keoghan hangs out with Travis Kelce
When two worlds collide! Barry was spotted linking up with none other than Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce at a Justin Timberlake concert in LA. The two snapped a pic together, with Barry sharing it on Instagram alongside the caption ‘When BK met TK.’ Befriending your potential girlfriend’s best friend's boyfriend? Clever move.
11 March 2024: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter run errands together
The night after attending a Vanity Fair party together, Barry and Sabrina were spotted running errands – all while the Banshees of Inisherin star donned a Taylor Swift t-shirt, might we add.
7-10 March 2024: Barry Keoghan wears a 'Sabrina' friendship bracelet
In true Swiftie style, March saw Barry appear to give a shout out to his rumoured new flame in the form of a sweet friendship bracelet. Attending an Academy Awards dinner with Louis Vuitton and W Magazine in LA, Barry was spotted wearing a Eras tour-esque friendship bracelet that read ‘Sabrina.’
The bracelet appears to be a firm fixture on his wrist, as he was also spotted wearing it the day before at a Vanity Fair event. Barry and Sabrina were later pictured posing together and hiding their faces at an afterparty, before fans spotted them leaving together.
2 March 2024: Barry Keoghan supports Sabrina Carpenter on the Eras tour
The number one rule of dating a popstar is supporting them on tour, which is exactly why it was no surprise when fans spotted Barry attending the Eras Tour in Singapore.
In a photo shared online, the actor was seen standing in a closed off section of the arena, before fans later saw him cheering on Sabrina.
24 February 2024: Barry Keoghan starts dropping emojis
In February, Sabrina shared some clips from her duet with Taylor Swift in Sydney, Australia. Gushing about the moment, Sabrina wrote, ‘9 year old Sabrina singing ‘White Horse’ would never see this shit coming! I love you so so so dearly, Taylor. Always have, always will.’
It didn’t take long for eagle-eyed fans to spot that Mr. Keoghan himself had lovingly commented a queen emoji in support.
22 February 2024: Sabrina Carpenter talks Saltburn
Appearing on Nova’s Smallzy’s Surgery in February, Sabrina remained coy about her rumoured new fling. When asked if she’d seen Saltburn, she said, ‘You know, I have.’ Smallzy probed further, asking, ‘Did you love it?’ Ever the diplomat, the singer replied, ‘Oh, I loved it. Such a good movie… Anyways, I gotta use the bathroom.’
9 February 2024: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter enjoy date night
In a weekend of love, the couple were seen wining and dining together at Nobu before heading to the Hotel Bel-Air afterwards. According to the outlet, Barry then dropped Sabrina off at her home the next morning and were reportedly seen sharing a kiss goodbye.
Days later, the pair were once again spotted on a 'date' in LA, this time gracing West Hollywood hotspots Delilah and Ysabel.
8 February 2024: Barry Keoghan is quizzed about the romance
While out and about in LA, TMZ caught up with Barry and asked him about his Valentine’s Day plans. While the actor was more than happy to sign autographs, take selfies with fans, and joke about a Jacob Elordi bathwater candle, he went silent when asked about Sabrina.
4 February 2024: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter make their first red carpet appearance
Barry and Sabrina made their first public appearance together at W magazine’s Grammy after-party.
While the pair didn't walk the carpet together, pictures did show them sat covering their faces.
13 January 2024: The couple get cultural
In January, Sabrina and Barry were seen at Los Angeles interactive art museum Luna Luna. ‘It definitely seemed like a date,’ an eyewitness told People, adding that the ‘cute’ couple even ‘shared a little kiss.’
9 January 2024: Barry Keoghan is asked about his split
During an interview with GQ, Barry opened up about his relationship with dental nurse Alyson, whom he shares son Brando with. While the pair reportedly split in July 2023, Barry declined to comment on the breakup – simply saying, ‘She’s done a great job and she’s an incredible mother.’
7 January 2024: Barry Keoghan attends the Golden Globes... alone
With the rumour mill already in full swing over the new power couple at this point, it was previously thought that Barry and Sabrina would make their romance red carpet official at the Golden Globes.
However, Barry was pictured alone.
4 December 2023: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter are first spotted
The pair were first linked in early December, after some fuzzy photographs shared by the Daily Mail showed Barry and Sabrina walking to a car together. It was said the duo enjoyed a 'romantic dinner' in Brentwood, California.
28 September 2023: Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter reportedly meet
During Paris Fashion Week, Sabrina and Barry were both spotted at Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 2023 show. Although they were photographed separately, rumours have swirled that the show was supposedly where the two first met.
20 September 2023: Sabrina Carpenter watches Saltburn
On 20 September, Sabrina attended an advanced screening of Saltburn in New York City. Did the butterflies flutter when she watched the infamous bathtub scene?
This is one couple we're totally rooting for.
Charlotte Roberts is a news and entertainment writer at Grazia UK. She spends her days covering everything celebrity, culture, and entertainment.