Barry Keoghan, the Irish actor with cheekbones that could cut glass and a mysterious vibe to rival a locked treasure chest, decided to nuke his Instagram account this week. But not before dropping a little chaotic-good energy for his fans in the form of some thirst traps. Priorities? Checked.
Naturally, the internet is losing its collective mind because, thankfully, screenshots are forever.
Here’s what went down: On Friday (December 6), Barry strolled into Instagram Stories like a man on a mission. Step one: Post a sweaty locker-room selfie in a green tank top, flexing those gym gains. Step two: Post a couple of photos sporting blonde hair, presumably from the set of his upcoming flick, Crime 101. Step three: Hit delete on the entire account, leaving fans clutching their pearls and wondering, “Why, Barry, WHY?”
This abrupt digital vanishing act happened just days after news broke that Barry and his girlfriend, pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter, had called it quits after a year of dating. Coincidence? We think not. It’s giving main character energy, and honestly, we respect the drama.
The locker-room selfie screamed, “Look at what you’re missing,” while the blond-on-set shots added a whisper of “Also, I’m thriving professionally, thanks for asking.” Barry clearly wanted everyone to know he’s living his best life—and looking great while doing it—despite the breakup. And then he went full Irish goodbye on Instagram, leaving the social media platform like a true enigma.
While we’re all left piecing together what Crime 101 is about and whether blond Barry is even real or just a mirage, one thing’s for sure: This man knows how to leave a lasting impression. As for Sabrina? Well, she’s probably scrolling through those screenshots too, because, same.
