Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter kicked off with a promise back in December 2023. Cameras caught them at a Los Angeles art spot, sharing kisses amid her rising tour schedule.
By early 2024, they hit Grammys after-parties and Oscars events, with him sporting her name on friendship bracelets. She cast him in her “Please Please Please” video, playing a jailbird boyfriend she bails out endlessly.
Cracks showed fast. Her Short n’ Sweet tour pulled her globe-trotting while he filmed projects like a rumored Marvel role.
Sources pinned distance and clashing calendars as killers, with on-off patches fueling gossip. By December 2024, insiders confirmed a full stop, noting things “didn’t end well,” but her focus stayed sharp on music wins. Carpenter’s New Year’s repost of TikToks shading exes lit speculation he inspired the jabs.
Keoghan went quiet, deactivating Instagram to dodge trolls. No clapbacks, just dad mode. He praised her indirectly through friends, owning the split as mutual growth. Fans split too, some cheering her solo era, others pitying his bad-boy image hit.
Dad Duties Front and Center
Before Carpenter, Alyson Kierans held Keoghan’s heart. The dental therapist and he welcomed Brando in August 2022 after two years together. They relocated to Scotland for family stability, but the couple split by July 2023 amid growing apart pains. Sources stressed amicable terms, all for the kid.
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan (Credit: BBC)
Keoghan calls her an “incredible mother” in interviews, crediting her solo parenting wins. He stays involved, sharing custody smoothly across oceans.
Brando’s third birthday last summer saw subtle social nods to their bond, no drama. Recent 2026 sightings place him at London parks with the boy, prioritizing quiet normalcy over spotlight chases.
This setup grounds him amid Saltburn fame. Co-parenting success contrasts with Hollywood mess, earning respect. Kierans keeps private, but pals say she appreciates his effort. Brando’s presence shapes choices, like skipping wild nights for school runs.
Solo in Spotlight, Rumors Stay Cold
Fresh 2026 brings no girlfriend buzz for the 33-year-old Irish star. Post-Carpenter, tabloids chased links to models at fashion weeks, but nothing stuck. Paris shows had him solo, fueling ex-reunion whispers via bracelet hints, yet no proof. He dodges dating questions, laser-focused on films like the next Mastermind installment.
Online sleuths dissect every like or story view, but Keoghan laughs it off in rare chats. Single life suits his chaotic rise from Banshees of Inisherin to Oscar nods. Pals push setups, yet he balks, citing his son first. Age gap gripes from the Sabrina era linger, with fans debating if maturity calls for low-drama picks.
Career peaks distract perfectly. Gladiator II buzz and music video residuals pad his streak. Insiders bet 2026 stays solo, letting healing happen off-grid. Red carpet arm candy? Absent so far. His vibe screams content alone, flipping player rep to devoted dad.
Keoghan owns the narrative now. Carpenter fallout tested him, but maturity shone through silence. Family trumps fleeting flings every time.
Co-parenting shines as his real win. Brando’s world stays steady despite fame’s pulls. Kieran’s grace sets the bar high.
Rumors swirl pointlessly as he builds an empire. Solo suits this phase fine. Watch for scripts over suitors soon.
Jacob Elordi’s phone wallpaper lit up rumors last fall. The snap captured him and Cailee Spaeny belting karaoke tunes in London, her beaming next to him during his Frankenstein promo swing. Fans jumped to romance conclusions after he gushed about her talent on a podcast, calling the photo a fave.
Spaeny nipped it quick on morning TV. She described the night as epic fun, praising him as a close pal while they jammed Shakira hits. No sparks beyond set chemistry from Priscilla, where they played Elvis and Priscilla Presley with real on-screen heat.
This echoes set bonds that stay platonic. Priscilla director Sofia Coppola paired them sans chemistry test, trusting their shared film nerd vibe from day one emails. They bonded over old classics like Gilda before cameras rolled, but off-duty hangs never crossed lines.
Elordi’s history adds fuel. Fresh off Olivia Jade’s split, his praise for Spaeny hit viral speeds, but she stressed pride in his Golden Globe nods over anything personal. Pattern holds for her: work crushes stay pro, no tabloid fodder.
Roots in Quiet Hollywood Circles
Spaeny’s known link runs deeper and steadier. Raymond Cham Jr., a producer with credits in indie projects, entered her orbit around 2018, right as she broke out in Pacific Rim Uprising. Details stay scarce, fitting her no-drama style.
They met amid her early hustle from Springfield roots to LA auditions. Cham’s behind-the-scenes role keeps him out of spotlights, a match for her preference to shield private life. No red carpets or posts confirm status, but lists peg it as ongoing.
Cailee Spaeny (Credit: NBC)
Rise tested the setup. Post-Mare of Easttown and On the Come Up, she juggled shoots without breakup noise. Sources call Cham supportive through her Priscilla Venice debut, where Elordi walked solo beside her professionally.
Privacy defines her approach. Unlike peers posting couple goals, Spaeny shares film stills or family nods on Insta, zero boyfriend hints. This low-key stance amps mystery as Alien Romulus horror screams boost her profile.
Breakout Fame Fuels Guesses
Civil War and Knives Out follow-ups crank speculation. At 27, Spaeny’s Civil War tank ride and Romulus android chills position her as the scream queen next up. Boyfriend questions spike with every premiere pose.
Single vibes dominate 2026 chatter. No hand-holds or getaway pics surface, unlike Elordi’s past flings splashed everywhere. Insiders say career focus trumps dating noise, with Wake Up Dead Man keeping her booked solid.
Fans hunt clues anyway. Priscilla chemistry reels get millions of views, spawning edits pairing her with Elordi or dream casts. Reddit threads debate Cham’s existence, but she stays mum, letting roles like Bad Times at the El Royale speak louder.
This silence sparks respect. In an industry of overshares, her restraint mirrors icons like early Zendaya. Upcoming Frankenstein nods for Elordi might revive chatter, but Spaeny’s track record says platonic wins.
A Missouri upbringing shapes reserve. A Nashville theater kid turned Nashville singer before acting pivot, she credits family for grounded takes. Brother and mom pop in stories, boyfriends not so much.
Rumors pop elsewhere too. Brief 2023 whispers tied her to co-stars from The Craft Legacy, all debunked fast. Pattern: talent draws links, privacy kills them.
Cham fits that mold if real. His low profile aligns with her ascent from supporting gigs to leads. No joint credits, but timing matches her indie phase stability.
As 2026 rolls, eyes stay peeled. Golden Globes or Oscars circuit could drop hints, or she keeps flying solo. Either path, her star keeps climbing sans romance headlines.
Fame’s double edge hits hard. Priscilla thrust her into Presley lore scrutiny, but she owned pressers with poise. Dating quiet lets plot twists like Romulus shine brighter.
Peers nod the strategy. Elordi echoes her friend-zone stance, focusing Frankenstein praise on craft over gossip. Shared work ethic from Priscilla’s days bonds them pro.
Bottom line, Spaeny controls narrative. Single, taken low-key, or evolving, she picks roles over reveals. Watch for Wake Up Dead Man drops to shift focus back to killer performances.
