Barry Keoghan says online "abuse" about his appearance is so bad it makes him "not want to go outside”
NME • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Barry Keoghan revealed that online abuse about his appearance has caused him to withdraw socially, making him reluctant to go outside or attend events.
- The actor expressed concern about the impact of hateful comments not only on himself but also on his young son, who may encounter such negativity in the future.
- Keoghan has previously spoken out against online harassment, notably after his breakup with Sabrina Carpenter when he criticized fans' "disgusting" behavior towards him.
- He is currently promoting his new Netflix film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, and discussed his ongoing association with his 2023 film Saltburn and its memorable soundtrack moment.
- Looking ahead, Keoghan will portray Ringo Starr in four Beatles biopics directed by Sam Mendes, alongside Paul Mescal, Joseph Quinn, and Harris Dickinson as the other band members, with the films set for release in 2028.
