Somebody caught the L-O-V-E. Well, maybe. At this point, everyone just wants to know—are Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan dating?
The pair have been sparking romance rumors since December 2023, when they were first spotted leaving what the Daily Mail described as “romantic” dinner date in Los Angeles. This all boils down to a few paparazzi photos of the Saltburn actor and the “Feather” singer, who were spotted walking towards a car together after leaving a nearby restaurant. In the snapshots, both Carpenter, 24, and Keoghan, 31, were dressed casually. Keoghan sported a henley, while Carpenter opted for a leather trench, jeans, and a bow in her hair.
Of course, it could’ve been a friendly hangout—but the plot thickened when Carpenter and Keoghan were spotted out together again at an interactive museum in LA on January 12, 2024. In photos circulating on social media, the Irish actor was pictured donning a jacket with the number “69” on the back, while the Disney Channel alum kept things monochrome in a black leather blazer and matching pants. While it’s unclear judging from photos if the pair are an item, sources seem to be telling a few different stories.
So, are Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan dating? Here’s what we know so far.
Are Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan dating?
Following their museum hangout in LA, a source told People that their outing “definitely seemed like a date,” noting that the pair looked “cute” and even “shared a little kiss.” While that may sound like pretty solid evidence that Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan are dating, a separate source who spoke to Page Six quickly swooped in to deny that the pair were an item. According to the insider, there is “no truth” to the rumors that Carpenter and Keoghan are dating.
Keep in mind, this isn’t the first time we’re hearing mixed messages about these two. Earlier in January, sources told The Sun that Keoghan was planning to debut his relationship with the “Skin” singer at the Golden Globes red carpet, apparently going so far as to give his ex, Alyson Kieran, a heads up about his plans. The pair split in July 2023, and together they share one child, a boy named Brando.
“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 shared at the time. “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,” the insider added.
Meanwhile, Carpenter was last linked to singer Shawn Mendes. The two were frequently spotted together in Los Angeles during early spring 2023, even sharing dinner together. However, Mendes put an end to the speculations in March 2023, addressing them on RTL Boulevard, where he confirmed they were “not dating.”
In the past, Carpenter has also sparked dating rumors with Joshua Bassett. Rumors suggest that their relationship served as the inspiration for several songs by Olivia Rodrigo, who starred alongside Bassett in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series and also happened to be romantically involved with the Disney Channel star.
Only time will reveal the true nature of their Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan’s relationship, but for now, we’ll be keeping an eye out on their dates for clues.
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