Barry Keoghan Says He Gets a ‘Lot of Abuse’ About His Looks
The Cut • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Barry Keoghan has revealed that he faces significant online abuse about his appearance, which has caused him to avoid attending public events.
- Despite having a supportive fan base, Keoghan finds the negative comments hurtful enough to impact his confidence and willingness to be in the public eye.
- The actor shared that the criticism has begun to affect his work, making him reluctant to appear onscreen, especially while filming a Beatles biopic as Ringo Starr.
- Keoghan is also worried about the effect these comments might have on his 3-year-old son, Brando, who may encounter the negative content as he grows older.
- In response to the abuse, Keoghan has distanced himself from social media but still checks reactions to events out of curiosity, highlighting the ongoing struggle with fame’s darker side.
