Is Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Please Please Please’ About Barry Keoghan?
Sabrina Carpenter and Barry Keoghan have officially ended their romance. The duo, who were first rumored to be dating in late 2023, reportedly had an on-again-off-again romance. Rumors about the couple and Carpenter’s music led to fans questioning the actor’s motives. In fact, they believe “Please Please Please,” Carpenter’s smash hit is all about Keoghan. Is there any truth to that, though?
Is ‘Please Please Please’ about Barry Keoghan?
Sabrina Carpenter’s song, “Please Please Please,” took the world by storm earlier this year. Not only is the tune catchy, but the words appear to resonate strongly with Capenter’s fanbase. While we can enjoy the song for what it is, we are also curious about its origin story. Fans largely assume it’s about Keoghan because the actor appeared in the music video. While that’s a solid clue, the lyrics also align with the couple’s relationship.
In the song, Carpenter begs her love interest not to embarrass her in front of her friends, many of whom question his motives. In one verse, Carpenter points out that the man she’s signing to is an actor. She also talks about her man’s culture, which could point to Keoghan’s Irish heritage. Carpenter was born in Pennsylvania.
While there is plenty of reason to believe the song is about Keoghan, Carpenter has never confirmed it. At the same time, she’s never denied it, either. In fact, Carpenter herself has fed some of the rumors back before ending her romance with the Irish actor. In June 2024, Carpenter commented on one of Keoghan’s Instagram uploads referencing the song. She simply said, “I heard that you’re an actor.”
Why did Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter break up?
Whether “Please Please Please” is about Keoghan or not, the story foretells their eventual downfall. The former flames have officially split, and it doesn’t seem like it happened amicably. While initial reports suggested the couple’s schedules were no longer aligned, leaving them with no time to work on their relationships, rumors are swirling that the breakup was much nastier and far more one-sided.
An insider spoke with Entertainment Tonight and suggested the romance didn’t end amicably or mutually. The alleged insider told the publication that Carpenter ended the romance but that she isn’t “sad” about it. They did not speak on Barry Keoghan’s feelings, nor did they reveal why she decided to call it quits.
Not everyone is willing to stay quiet about potential reasons behind the split. Influencer Livvy Dunne seems to suggest that Keoghan cheated on Carpenter. Recently, Dunne commented on a TikTok, alleging that someone had “homewrecked” Carpenter’s relationship. While Dunne didn’t name any names, fans think another influencer might be involved.
Keoghan has deactivated his social media accounts amid the breakup frenzy. Carpenter is staying surprisingly quiet about the situation.
