Actor hides from public eye as relentless cyberbullying
Irish actor Barry Keogan has announced he is "hiding away" after enduring severe online abuse targeting how he looks, stating that the harassment makes it a problem so bad no longer wants go outside or even be on screen anymore despite previously describing hate as just four words in response to trolls who targeted him.
Key Points
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1Barry Keoghan stated that negative comments regarding his appearance have become so severe he no longer wants 'to go outside'.
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2The actor revealed this abuse has caused him to shy away from acting and avoid attending various places.
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3Keoghan admitted the constant online criticism is taking a significant toll on both his mental state and professional work.
Developments
Irish actor and *Saltburn* star Barry Keoghan stated on SiriusXM's The Morning Mash Up (March 21, 2026) that online abuse regarding his appearance has caused him to retreat from social events. Although he deactivated Instagram in late 2024 due to the negativity about how others look at him and feels compelled not even be seen anymore by some people on screen or off it is becoming a problem for Keoghan, who said "you don't want"
Actor Barry Keoghan admitted that severe negative comments regarding his appearance have caused him to withdraw from public life and avoid attending events. He expressed concern over how this online abuse is affecting both his acting career and potentially impacting his three-year-old son in the future, while noting he previously urged respect after receiving criticism about a personal split.
Barry Keoghan admitted he is considering quitting acting because online abuse regarding his physical appearance has become so severe that it negatively impacts both him and the art. He previously deactivated Instagram due to hateful comments about looks, character flaws as a parent, lies concerning personal relationships with Sabrina Carpenter's split in 2024, expressing concern for how these messages will affect his son when he grows up.
Irish actor Barry Keoghan admitted in an interview with SiriusXM on Friday's *The Morning Mash Up* that online bullying regarding his appearance is negatively impacting both him and his work as a performer. He expressed concern about exposing this abuse to fans, particularly noting the potential harm it could cause if he were ever seen by his three-year-old son again when older children read such content in school or at home later on