Barry Keoghan Explains Instagram Deactivation in New Statement
Barry Keoghan is speaking out after deactivating his Instagram amid news of his split from singer Sabrina Carpenter. He claims this decision came from the harassment he’s been facing online.
Please be respectful
x pic.twitter.com/N03eHAIbC8— Barry Keoghan (@BarryKeoghan) December 7, 2024
Keoghan has been a hot topic online since People Magazine confirmed his relationship with the pop star, igniting a flood of theories about what happened between the two. In a statement shared on X, the actor condemned online trolls, describing the harassment he has endured as “inhumane.”
“The messages I have received no person should ever have to read them. Absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary about my appearance, character, how I am as a parent and every other inhumane thing you can imagine,” the actor wrote.
He revealed that the online harassment has escalated to people sitting outside the home of his son, Brando, whom he shares with Alyson Sandro. Keoghan condemned these actions as inappropriate while defending his role as a father.
“Each and every day I work harder to push myself on every level to be the healthiest and strongest person for that boy. I want to provide opportunities for him to learn, fail and grow. I want him to be able to look up to his daddy, to have full trust in me and know I will have his back no matter what,” Keoghan wrote on X.
The Saltburn star shared that the attacks have also targeted his mother and grandmother, as online harassment against him continues to escalate.
“Dragging my character and everything I worked extremely hard for and stand for. Talking about how I was a heroine baby and how I grew up and dragging my dear mother into it also. Knocking on my grannies door,” he continued.
He called for the internet to be respectful during this time and to remember his son will have access to these stories one day.
why are people harassing barry based on a rumor and attacking his family members who did nothing wrong like this is CRAZY. yall need to stop being so parasocial because u know nothing about those peoples lives sorry— ola ! (@bIuezoya) December 7, 2024
Keoghan’s Instagram departure is a reminder that public figures are indeed human and should be treated with respect, even in uncertain turmoil.
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