<p>Hollywood actor Barry Keoghan has waved goodbye&nbsp;to Instagram. The Oscar-nominated actor has decided to stay away from the photo and video-sharing platform amid the online abuse he has been facing for over a few weeks now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Keoghan's decision to step away from Instagram comes amid the reports of his breakup with singer Sabrina Carpenter.</p>

<p><strong>Barry Keoghan on&nbsp;leaving Instagram:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>After deactivating his Instagram account, the Irish actor shared a lengthy statement, addressing the rumours circulating on the internet.</p>

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<p>“I can only sit and take so much,” he wrote on X, adding&nbsp;that ''absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary'' about him have been spreading, stuff he can't allow to distract him.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“My name has been dragged across the internet in ways I usually don’t respond to. I have to respond now because it’s getting to a place where there are too many lines being crossed. I deactivated my account because 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. Absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary about my appearance, character, how I am as a parent and every other inhumane thing you can imagine. Dragging my character and everything I worked extremely hard for and stand for,” he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Detailing the harassment that he and his family have been facing, the<em> Saltburn </em>actor said that people have been crossing a line dragging his mother, knocking on his grandmother's door and "sitting outside my baby boy's door intimidating them."</p>

<p>Keoghan is a father of two-year-old son Brando, whom he shares with ex Alyson Sandro.</p>

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<p>"Each and every day I work harder to push myself on every level to be the healthiest and strongest person for that boy.&nbsp;I want to provide opportunities for him to learn, fail and grow. I want him to be able to look up to his daddy, to have full trust in me and know I will have his back no matter what," he said.&nbsp;<br />
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Concluding the post, he said, "I want you to [remember] that he has to read ALL of this about his father when he is older. Please be respectful to all."</p>

<p>Keoghan's departure from Instagram comes&nbsp;after reports about his and Carpenter's split started circulating. There is no official confirmation yet.<br />
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The actor and the “Please Please Please” singer dated for over a year. &nbsp;</p>


Hollywood actor Barry Keoghan has waved goodbye to Instagram. The Oscar-nominated actor has decided to stay away from the photo and video-sharing platform amid the online abuse he has been facing for over a few weeks now.

Hollywood actor Barry Keoghan has waved goodbye to Instagram. The Oscar-nominated actor has decided to stay away from the photo and video-sharing platform amid the online abuse he has been facing for over a few weeks now. Keoghan's decision to step away from Instagram comes amid the reports of his breakup with singer Sabrina Carpenter. Barry Keoghan on leaving Instagram: After deactivating his Instagram account, the Irish actor shared a lengthy statement, addressing the rumours circulating on the internet. Also read: Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour set for final show “I can only sit and take so much,” he wrote on X, adding that ''absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary'' about him have been spreading, stuff he can't allow to distract him. Please be respectful x pic.twitter.com/N03eHAIbC8 — Barry Keoghan (@BarryKeoghan) December 7, 2024 × “My name has been dragged across the internet in ways I usually don’t respond to. I have to respond now because it’s getting to a place where there are too many lines being crossed. I deactivated my account because 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. Absolute lies, hatred, disgusting commentary about my appearance, character, how I am as a parent and every other inhumane thing you can imagine. Dragging my character and everything I worked extremely hard for and stand for,” he wrote. Detailing the harassment that he and his family have been facing, the Saltburn actor said that people have been crossing a line dragging his mother, knocking on his grandmother's door and "sitting outside my baby boy's door intimidating them." Keoghan is a father of two-year-old son Brando, whom he shares with ex Alyson Sandro. Also read: Allu Arjun's reaction to fan's death leaves the internet divided "Each and every day I work harder to push myself on every level to be the healthiest and strongest person for that boy. I want to provide opportunities for him to learn, fail and grow. I want him to be able to look up to his daddy, to have full trust in me and know I will have his back no matter what," he said. Concluding the post, he said, "I want you to [remember] that he has to read ALL of this about his father when he is older. Please be respectful to all." Keoghan's departure from Instagram comes after reports about his and Carpenter's split started circulating. There is no official confirmation yet. The actor and the “Please Please Please” singer dated for over a year.

Actor Barry Keoghan deactivates Instagram, details harassment faced by family

<p>Barry Keoghan has no chill. The Saltburn actor gave everyone a little NSFW peek as he bared it all in a teaser for Vanity Fair’s 30th annual Hollywood issue. The issue made its way to social media and fans couldn’t keep it together as Barry looked amazing baring his butt to the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an Instagram video shared by Vanity Fair’s official page, Barry and other A-listers from Hollywood were seen getting together. The cover features 10 well-dressed stars including Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Colman Domingo, and Pedro Pascal, and a naked Barry Keoghan.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Barry Keoghan and his antics</strong></h2>

<p>In his interview for the issue, Barry discussed Hollywood's recent Irish wave – himself, his co-star Jacob Elordi, and how his naked dancing scene is probably the only thing he has in common with his twisted Saltburn character, Oliver.</p>

<p>Barry said, “I didn't really draw parallels to him the way I have to certain other characters. I do dance around naked though, in my house. Everyone does, man. It's one thing that I did relate to, &nbsp;in the sense that I sing out loud, I dance silly, and move my body silly."</p>

<p><strong>Watch the teaser here:</strong></p>

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<p>He also notes he doesn't feel objectified by all the attention the scene has gotten.</p>

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<p>"It can be detrimental to the mind and your mental state if you read into it too much or you look at too much stuff being said," he said. "But I wouldn't go there if I wasn't prepared for that, or if I wasn't open to receiving what people want to say. I think it shows an act of maturity in your craft, and if it justifies the story and moves it forward, why not?"</p>

<p>Calling it “true art”, Barry added,&nbsp;"It really is. And it's true vulnerability as well."</p>

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<p>Barry’s recent outing in <em>Saltburn</em> has been a topic of praise. Saltburn has also been in the news for sparking strong evocative reactions for its jaw-dropping scenes involving gravesite sex, menstrual blood, full-frontal dancing and bodily fluids being guzzled from a bathtub.</p>


Barry Keoghan has no chill. The Saltburn actor gave everyone a little NSFW peek as he bared it all in a teaser for Vanity Fair’s 30th annual Hollywood issue. The issue made its way to social media and fans couldn’t keep it together as Barry looked amazing baring his butt to the world.

Barry Keoghan has no chill. The Saltburn actor gave everyone a little NSFW peek as he bared it all in a teaser for Vanity Fair’s 30th annual Hollywood issue. The issue made its way to social media and fans couldn’t keep it together as Barry looked amazing baring his butt to the world. In an Instagram video shared by Vanity Fair’s official page, Barry and other A-listers from Hollywood were seen getting together. The cover features 10 well-dressed stars including Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Colman Domingo, and Pedro Pascal, and a naked Barry Keoghan. Barry Keoghan and his antics In his interview for the issue, Barry discussed Hollywood's recent Irish wave – himself, his co-star Jacob Elordi, and how his naked dancing scene is probably the only thing he has in common with his twisted Saltburn character, Oliver. Barry said, “I didn't really draw parallels to him the way I have to certain other characters. I do dance around naked though, in my house. Everyone does, man. It's one thing that I did relate to, in the sense that I sing out loud, I dance silly, and move my body silly." Watch the teaser here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanity Fair (@vanityfair) × He also notes he doesn't feel objectified by all the attention the scene has gotten. Also read: Whoopi Goldberg slams trollers on questioning Malia Obama's stage name change "It can be detrimental to the mind and your mental state if you read into it too much or you look at too much stuff being said," he said. "But I wouldn't go there if I wasn't prepared for that, or if I wasn't open to receiving what people want to say. I think it shows an act of maturity in your craft, and if it justifies the story and moves it forward, why not?" Calling it “true art”, Barry added, "It really is. And it's true vulnerability as well." Also read: Kelce-Swift mania grips Australia as TV channels widely cover news of him reaching Sydney Barry’s recent outing in Saltburn has been a topic of praise. Saltburn has also been in the news for sparking strong evocative reactions for its jaw-dropping scenes involving gravesite sex, menstrual blood, full-frontal dancing and bodily fluids being guzzled from a bathtub.

Barry Keoghan strips down for magazine’s annual Hollywood issue: Check out cheeky teaser here

<p>For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all. Being remembered, then, provides a sense of significance and purpose in life. Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) from Martin McDonagh's beautifully elegiac and darkly comic film <em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is one such man. A folk musician inhabiting the Irish isle of Inisherin (fictional) in 1923, he suddenly decides he wants to leave the world with a momentous composition that the world will remember him by. Naturally, such decisions entail that one upgrades their company.&nbsp;</p>

<p>And Doherty does to his closest friend Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) what today's kids would call ghosting. In his words, he "just don’t like you no more." Unable to comprehend what has happened to him, Súilleabháin, a simple (but not simple-minded), kind-hearted soul descends into melancholy after a couple of desperate attempts to restore the friendship.</p>

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<h2>Nine nominations for<em> The Banshees of Inisherin </em>at Oscars 2023</h2>

<p>In Oscars 2023, <em>The Banshees of Inisherin,</em> which has had a dream awards season run thus far, is nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and so on. The film is a strong contender for Best Picture at the Oscars, having won a Golden Globe in Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category.</p>

<h2>Does <em>The Banshees of Inisherin </em>deserve the Best Picture Oscar?</h2>

<p>Definitely. Save for Everything Everywhere All at Once, we struggle to think which other film among the 10 nominees deserves this trophy more.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>What makes <em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> so special?</h2>

<p>"We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Eventually, Doherty tires of Súilleabháin's attempts at reconciliation and gives him an ultimatum: he will chop the finger of his left hand every time Súilleabháin will try to strike up a conversation with him. And to Súilleabháin's disbelief, he proves true to his words. Things only get downhill from that point.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two are so different from each other that you begin to wonder how they became friends in the first place. In a scene set in the local pub, Súilleabháin confronts Doherty, who retorts to the former's claim that niceness is important. "Ah, well, I suppose niceness doesn't last then, does it, Padraic? But will I tell ya something that does last?" Súilleabháin, exasperated and inebriated, asks, "What? And don't say somethin' stupid like music."</p>

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<p>McDonagh, a playwright-turned-filmmaker, writes strong dialogue and I have found something to adore in each film of his. But<em> The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is easily his magnum opus. It is a quietly affecting meditation on kindness, friendship, conflict, and legacy that is both sad and funny, and often at the same time.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The setting of the Irish Civil War is not accidental. The film is peppered with moments when the citizen of Inisherin stop to look at sounds and visuals of distant explosions on the mainland. War and interpersonal male conflict, the film posits, are really no different. Their reasons are as meaningless and as irrelevant after a point in time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Of course, they are rowing. Pádraic just doesn't know it yet. And there comes a point when he becomes a willing participant in this war. And just like all wars, this one is startlingly violent.</p>

<p>Farrell, who I believe owes the resurgence to his Hollywood career to McDonagh, fills Pádraic's character like a shoe. He is incredible in the role, eminently watchable even when there are no words in the scene. The supporting cast, Gleeson, Condon, and Barry Keoghan (in a heartbreaking, moving role), are a match. Oh, and look out for Jenny the donkey!</p>

<p><em>The Banshees of Inisherin</em> is a precious and sad film. An understated masterpiece '</p>

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For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all.

For some, being remembered or leaving a legacy is important. Or it becomes so at a point in life when they can see their death in the near future. Looking back, they realise they haven't lived a life worth living, after all. Being remembered, then, provides a sense of significance and purpose in life. Colm Doherty (Brendan Gleeson) from Martin McDonagh's beautifully elegiac and darkly comic film The Banshees of Inisherin is one such man. A folk musician inhabiting the Irish isle of Inisherin (fictional) in 1923, he suddenly decides he wants to leave the world with a momentous composition that the world will remember him by. Naturally, such decisions entail that one upgrades their company. And Doherty does to his closest friend Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) what today's kids would call ghosting. In his words, he "just don’t like you no more." Unable to comprehend what has happened to him, Súilleabháin, a simple (but not simple-minded), kind-hearted soul descends into melancholy after a couple of desperate attempts to restore the friendship. Nine nominations for The Banshees of Inisherin at Oscars 2023 In Oscars 2023, The Banshees of Inisherin, which has had a dream awards season run thus far, is nominated for Academy Awards in nine categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and so on. The film is a strong contender for Best Picture at the Oscars, having won a Golden Globe in Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category. Does The Banshees of Inisherin deserve the Best Picture Oscar? Definitely. Save for Everything Everywhere All at Once, we struggle to think which other film among the 10 nominees deserves this trophy more. Also Read: Oscars 2023: Short documentaries explode as an art form, attracting big players like Netflix What makes The Banshees of Inisherin so special? "We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Eventually, Doherty tires of Súilleabháin's attempts at reconciliation and gives him an ultimatum: he will chop the finger of his left hand every time Súilleabháin will try to strike up a conversation with him. And to Súilleabháin's disbelief, he proves true to his words. Things only get downhill from that point. The two are so different from each other that you begin to wonder how they became friends in the first place. In a scene set in the local pub, Súilleabháin confronts Doherty, who retorts to the former's claim that niceness is important. "Ah, well, I suppose niceness doesn't last then, does it, Padraic? But will I tell ya something that does last?" Súilleabháin, exasperated and inebriated, asks, "What? And don't say somethin' stupid like music." McDonagh, a playwright-turned-filmmaker, writes strong dialogue and I have found something to adore in each film of his. But The Banshees of Inisherin is easily his magnum opus. It is a quietly affecting meditation on kindness, friendship, conflict, and legacy that is both sad and funny, and often at the same time. Also Read: Oscars Awards 2023 Best Picture nominee: Can Avatar 2 win the trophy? The setting of the Irish Civil War is not accidental. The film is peppered with moments when the citizen of Inisherin stop to look at sounds and visuals of distant explosions on the mainland. War and interpersonal male conflict, the film posits, are really no different. Their reasons are as meaningless and as irrelevant after a point in time. "We haven’t been rowing. I don’t think we’ve been rowing. Have we been rowing?" Pádraic responds as an answer to a question from his sister Siobhan (Kerry Condon). Of course, they are rowing. Pádraic just doesn't know it yet. And there comes a point when he becomes a willing participant in this war. And just like all wars, this one is startlingly violent. Farrell, who I believe owes the resurgence to his Hollywood career to McDonagh, fills Pádraic's character like a shoe. He is incredible in the role, eminently watchable even when there are no words in the scene. The supporting cast, Gleeson, Condon, and Barry Keoghan (in a heartbreaking, moving role), are a match. Oh, and look out for Jenny the donkey! The Banshees of Inisherin is a precious and sad film. An understated masterpiece ' WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Barry Keoghan, who recently starred in Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman' was arrested in Dublin, Ireland.<br />
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As per the reports, Keoghan was arrested for public intoxication on an apartment balcony. He was arrested last weekend on Sunday in North Dublin.&nbsp;<br />
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As per the local news outlet independent, in the wee hours of the last Sunday, Gardai (Police), recieved a complaint from the resident about a man whose outside their apartment window. When they arrived at the location, they found the 29-year-old actor was in a state of insobriety and was arrested and was brought to the police station.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Although, the source also revealed that he was not threatening at all and was also released later.&nbsp;<br />
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A source said via independent.ie, ''When they arrived he wasn’t threatening in any way but was arrested and brought to the garda station, where he was dealt with before being released. The matter is finalised and nothing more will come of it.''<br />
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Keoghan's relative lives near the property where he was arrested.</p>

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This is not the first time when the actor has been in the headline. Last year, Barry was assaulted in Galway, Ireland where he suffered serious injuries to his face.&nbsp;<br />
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On the work front, the Irish actor was part of 'The Batman' in which he played the role of a joker, his censored scene was released later. He was also part of Marvel's 'Eternals'. In his career, he has also worked with ace directors like Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos and others.</p>


Barry Keoghan, who recently starred in Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman' was arrested in Dublin, Ireland. As per the reports, Keoghan was arrested for public intoxication on an apartment balcony.

Barry Keoghan, who recently starred in Robert Pattinson's 'The Batman' was arrested in Dublin, Ireland. As per the reports, Keoghan was arrested for public intoxication on an apartment balcony. He was arrested last weekend on Sunday in North Dublin. As per the local news outlet independent, in the wee hours of the last Sunday, Gardai (Police), recieved a complaint from the resident about a man whose outside their apartment window. When they arrived at the location, they found the 29-year-old actor was in a state of insobriety and was arrested and was brought to the police station. Grammy winner Jon Batiste to make his acting debut with ‘The Color Purple’ Although, the source also revealed that he was not threatening at all and was also released later. A source said via independent.ie, ''When they arrived he wasn’t threatening in any way but was arrested and brought to the garda station, where he was dealt with before being released. The matter is finalised and nothing more will come of it.'' Keoghan's relative lives near the property where he was arrested. Harry, Meghan make first public appearance in Europe since royal exit This is not the first time when the actor has been in the headline. Last year, Barry was assaulted in Galway, Ireland where he suffered serious injuries to his face. On the work front, the Irish actor was part of 'The Batman' in which he played the role of a joker, his censored scene was released later. He was also part of Marvel's 'Eternals'. In his career, he has also worked with ace directors like Christopher Nolan, Yorgos Lanthimos and others.

'The Batman' actor Barry Keoghan was arrested for public intoxication in Ireland

<p>Barry Keoghan, star of 'Dunkirk', and the upcoming Marvel's 'Eternals', &nbsp;was hospitalized following an assault.<br />
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Barry is receiving treatment in hospital after being the victim of an assault in Galway, Ireland and has suffered serious injuries to his face.&nbsp;<br />
As per the reports, Local police say no arrests have been made, and Barry has not filed a complaint.</p>

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Before the incident, &nbsp;he was spotted in the evening at a local pub and had taken photos with a hairdresser. According to the report, Keoghan is also part of a current "welcome back to the pubs" television advertising campaign for Guinness.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, on the work front, he is all set to play Druig, one of the Eternals who have the ability to manipulate the minds of others and curruntly, he is playing &nbsp;Scavenger in The Green Knight starring Dev Patel.&nbsp;The Irish actor has worked with acclaimed directors&nbsp;like Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk), Yorgos Lanthimos (the Killing of a Sacred Deer) and others</p>


Barry Keoghan, star of 'Dunkirk', and the upcoming Marvel's 'Eternals', was hospitalized following an assault. Barry is receiving treatment in hospital after being the victim of an assault in Galway, Ireland and has suffered serious injuries to his face.

Barry Keoghan, star of 'Dunkirk', and the upcoming Marvel's 'Eternals', was hospitalized following an assault. Barry is receiving treatment in hospital after being the victim of an assault in Galway, Ireland and has suffered serious injuries to his face. As per the reports, Local police say no arrests have been made, and Barry has not filed a complaint. Angelina Jolie to Prince Harry: Celebrities who have visited war-torn Afghanistan over the years Before the incident, he was spotted in the evening at a local pub and had taken photos with a hairdresser. According to the report, Keoghan is also part of a current "welcome back to the pubs" television advertising campaign for Guinness. Fans think 'Shang-Chi' actor Simu Liu has learnt his stunts from Jackie Chan; here's why Meanwhile, on the work front, he is all set to play Druig, one of the Eternals who have the ability to manipulate the minds of others and curruntly, he is playing Scavenger in The Green Knight starring Dev Patel. The Irish actor has worked with acclaimed directors like Christopher Nolan (Dunkirk), Yorgos Lanthimos (the Killing of a Sacred Deer) and others

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