UPDATE: On Saturday (Dec. 7) afternoon, Keoghan issued a lengthy statement on X (formerly Twitter) explaining why he deleted his Instagram account. “I deactivated my account because I can no longer let this stuff distract me from my family and work,” he wrote. Read the full statement on X here.
Barry Keoghan appears to be stepping away from Instagram following his high-profile breakup with Sabrina Carpenter.
On Saturday (Dec. 7) morning, the 32-year-old actor’s Instagram account displayed an error message reading: “Sorry, this page isn’t available.”
The night before, Keoghan had shared a series of steamy gym selfies on his Instagram Story, showing off his physique in a dark green tank top, according to TMZ. He also posted a couple of shots with blonde hair, presumably from the set of his upcoming film Crime 101. However, hours after these posts, his Instagram account was deactivated.
Despite his Instagram deactivation, Keoghan hasn’t deleted all of his social media accounts. His X (formerly Twitter) account remains active, though he hasn’t posted there since late November.
The Irish actor’s decision to leave Instagram comes just days after news broke of his split from Carpenter, 25. A source told People on Dec. 3 that the couple, who had been together for about a year, decided to take a break due to their busy careers.
“They are both young and career-focused, so they’ve decided to take a break,” the source explained.
The pair first sparked dating rumors in late 2023 before making their public debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March. Keoghan also appeared alongside Carpenter in the music video for her Billboard Hot 100 chart-topping single “Please Please Please,” featured on her album Short n’ Sweet.
Following the album’s release in late August, fans speculated that several tracks, including the sultry “Bed Chem,” were inspired by Keoghan. In the song, Carpenter sings: “I was in a sheer dress the day that we met/ We were both in a rush, we talked for a sec/ Who’s the cute boy with the white jacket and the thick accent? … Who’s the cute guy with the wide, blue eyes?”
Just last month, Keoghan was asked about his relationship with Carpenter during an appearance on The Louis Theroux Podcast. When asked directly if he was dating her, Keoghan laughed and responded, “Oh, I knew you’d do this,” before adding, “Listen, all I’m going to say is I’m incredibly blessed. Such a strong, independent lady who’s massively talented and yeah. Pretty special.”
