Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have gone their separate ways

Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have reportedly ended their romantic relationship after almost a year of dating. A source confirmed the split to People, revealing that both stars decided to take a break, focusing on their individual careers. Keoghan, 32, and Carpenter, 25, had been publicly supportive of each other throughout their time together, but ultimately, they felt it was best to part ways.

“Both are young and focused on their careers, so they decided to take a break,” said a source close to Keoghan. Neither Keoghan nor Carpenter’s representatives have responded to requests for comment from people as of Tuesday, December 3.

How They Met and Their Relationship Timeline

The couple first sparked dating rumors when they were spotted having dinner together in Los Angeles in December 2023. They had previously met in September 2022 at Paris Fashion Week, attending the Givenchy show together. Following that encounter, they were seen publicly supporting each other at various events. Keoghan frequently left sweet comments on Carpenter’s Instagram posts, and the two often showed their admiration for one another.

One of the more notable public moments for the couple occurred at Coachella in April of the previous year, where Keoghan was seen in the audience supporting Carpenter. Later in June, he even starred in the music video for her song “Please Please Please,” marking a special professional collaboration.

Shared Professional Support and Admiration

In an interview with CBS Sunday Morning in October, Carpenter shared that when casting actors for her music video, she relied on her “unbiased opinion”—though she acknowledged that having Keoghan sitting next to her made the decision easier. “I thought, ‘Who’s the best actor I can find for this music video?’ And he was sitting next to me on a chair,” Carpenter explained. “And he was really excited about it.”

Keoghan, for his part, expressed his pride in Carpenter’s achievements. After the Grammy nominations were announced on November 8, 2023, he appeared on The Jess Cagle Show and proudly spoke about her accomplishments. Carpenter earned six Grammy nominations, including a nod for Song of the Year for “Please Please Please.”

Keoghan spoke fondly of Carpenter’s dedication and hard work, especially noting her commitment while filming the music video. “I don’t know anyone who works as hard as she does. I admire watching her work and the standards she sets,” he shared. “Especially on that music video, she knew exactly what she wanted and had a clear vision.”

The Future Ahead

Despite their separation, both Keoghan and Carpenter continue to be successful in their respective careers. Carpenter is gearing up for future projects, while Keoghan is expected to continue his rise in Hollywood. Though the couple is no longer together, their mutual respect and admiration for one another remain evident in their words and actions.

It appears that the decision to part ways was mutual and amicable, with both focusing on their personal growth and careers. Whether or not they will remain close friends or cross paths in the future remains to be seen, but for now, both stars are navigating the next chapters of their lives separately.