Sabrina Carpenter ‘enjoying being single’ and prioritizing herself after split from Barry Keoghan: Source
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sabrina Carpenter isn’t dwelling on the past.
Following her split from 'Saltburn' star Barry Keoghan, the pop sensation shifts her energy inward and embraces life on her own terms.
Sabrina Carpenter embracing single life after Barry Keoghan split
"Sabrina is taking some time to focus on herself," an insider exclusively tells Parade. "She is enjoying being single right now."
The former couple first made headlines in late 2023, confirming their romance with a red-carpet debut at a Vanity Fair Oscars afterparty in March 2024. Keoghan frequently supported Carpenter’s music career, from her Eras Tour performances with Taylor Swift to her own Short ’n’ Sweet tour stops.
Although Carpenter has kept quiet about their split, Keoghan didn’t hold back when facing online backlash.
In a statement on X, the actor defended himself against internet criticism, writing, "I can only sit and take so much. My name has been dragged across the internet in ways I usually don't respond to but I have to respond now because it's gettin sick to a place where there are too many lines being crossed."
He also explained why he temporarily deactivated his account.
"I can no longer let this stuff distract from my family and my work. The messages I have received, no person should ever have to read them."
Sabrina Carpenter’s love life: A look at her high-profile romances
Sabrina Carpenter may keep her personal life under wraps, but her relationships have often made headlines—and even inspired hit songs. From her whirlwind romance with Barry Keoghan to a rumored love triangle with Joshua Bassett and Olivia Rodrigo, here’s a closer look at the singer’s dating history.
Right now, Carpenter is flying solo. After a year-long relationship, she and 'Saltburn' star Barry Keoghan called it quits in December 2024. The two first met at Paris Fashion Week in 2023 and quickly became one of Hollywood’s buzziest couples.
Their romance included a red carpet debut, a Met Gala appearance, and a steamy collaboration in Carpenter’s 'Please Please Please' music video.
Despite Keoghan publicly praising Carpenter calling her work ethic "awe-inspiring" after her Grammy nominations, the couple ultimately split due to career demands, according to sources. However, internet speculation suggested a different story, with rumors of infidelity swirling around Keoghan and influencer Breckie Hill. Hill later denied any involvement, calling the claims "completely false."
Before Keoghan, Carpenter had a brief fling with Shawn Mendes in early 2023. However, their spark quickly faded when Mendes rekindled things with ex Camila Cabello. Some fans believe Carpenter’s song 'Taste' subtly references this short-lived romance.
One of Carpenter’s most talked-about relationships was with Joshua Bassett in 2020. Their rumored love triangle with Olivia Rodrigo fueled widespread speculation, especially after Rodrigo’s smash hit 'Drivers License', which many fans interpreted as a reflection of Bassett moving on with Carpenter.
The song’s lyrics hinted at feelings of betrayal, sparking speculation that Rodrigo was alluding to her ex and his alleged new romance, especially with lines like, "And you’re probably with that blonde girl."
Not long after, Sabrina released her own seemingly pointed track, 'Skin,' featuring the cryptic lyric, "Maybe you didn’t mean it / Maybe blonde was the only rhyme," adding fuel to the rumors.
