Barry Keoghan is 'hiding away' after online 'abuse' over his looks: 'You don't want to even be on screen anymore'

Barry Keoghanis reflecting on the vitriol he's dealt with online as his star has risen in Hollywood.

TheSaltburnactor addressed the negativity he has faced throughout his career during a candid interview on Friday.

"There's a lot of hate online," Keoghan said onSiriusXM'sThe Morning Mash Up. "There's a lot of abuse of how I look, and it's kind of past the point of — you know, everyone goes through that… but it's made me shy away. It's made me really go inside myself, not want to attend places, not want to go outside."

He continued, "I say this being absolute pure and honest to you. It's becoming a problem."

Keoghan, whodeactivated his Instagram accountin 2024, explained that he "removed himself" from social media but still sometimes checks to see how his public appearances are being discussed. "I'm still a curious human being that wants to go on [the internet]," he said. "And if I attend an event or if I go somewhere, you want to see how it's received. And it's not nice, you know?"

In response to a question about finding time and space to enjoy his privacy, Keoghan said, "I don't have to hide away 'cause Iamhiding away… I actually don't go to places because of these things."

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He also noted that he fears his retreat from public life could affect his acting. "When that starts leaking into your art, it becomes a problem," he said, "because then you don't want to even be on screen anymore."

TheDunkirkactor also worries how the cutting remarks he's endured will affect his young son, Brando, whom he welcomed with his former girlfriend Alyson Sandro in 2022. "It is disappointing for the fans," he said, "but it's also disappointing that my little boy has to read all of this stuff when he gets older."

Keoghan's comments about the perils of fame came after he expressed appreciation for his fans. "I've been blessed that I've got an incredible fan base, and people are so lovely out there," he said. "It's really nice when you do Q&As and you talk to people and you can be there with them and answer their questions and give them all of you. And that is the good side of it."

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The Oscar-nominated actor's latest project isPeaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the follow-up film to the hit crime series starring Cillian Murphy, which is streaming now on Netflix. He also recently starred inCrime 101opposite Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry.

Keoghan is currently shooting four Beatles biopics directed byAmerican Beautyfilmmaker Sam Mendes. He will portray Ringo Starr alongside Harris Dickinson's John Lennon, Paul Mescal's Paul McCartney, and Joseph Quinn's George Harrison. The movies are set to premiere in theaters in April 2028.

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Barry Keoghan is 'hiding away' after online 'abuse' over his looks: 'You don't want to even be on screen anymore'

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Nicole Kidman Sparks Dating Buzz With Australian Actor After Keith Urban Divorce

Nicole Kidmanhas sparked freshdatingspeculation after being spottedholding handswith anAustralian co-starmonths after finalizing her divorce from Keith Urban.

The moment occurred at a red-carpet premiere in New York City on March 3, quickly catching the attention of fans and onlookers, with many wondering whether the actress had found anew connection.

While neither star has addressed the rumors publicly, their appearance together has already ignited a majoronline discussion.

Nicole Kidman was spotted holding hands with an Australian actor following her divorce from Keith Urban

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TheOscar-winning actresswas seen holding hands with fellow actor Simon Baker during the premiere of their Prime thriller,Scarpetta.

Kidman stars as forensic pathologist, Dr. Kay Scarpetta, while Baker plays her on-screenhusband, FBI profiler Benton Wesley, on the show.

According toThe Sun,the pair were also inseparable throughout the film's afterparty.

"Nicole and Simon'sclosenessis definitely the talk of the town right now," a source claimed.

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"They're incredible together on screen, and when you see them together in real life, thatchemistryclearly wasn't faked."

The source further noted that the two remained together throughout the evening and appeared deeply engaged in conversation.

However, a source close to the pair toldPage Six,"This is absolutely false. They've known each other for years and are good friends. That is it."

Kidman and Baker have known each other for years and share a long personal history

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Kidman and Baker's connection goes back years, long before they began working togetherprofessionally.

The two previously appeared as a married couple in the 2022 anthology seriesRoar,and their upcoming project marks another collaboration.

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Kidman has previously spoken about how eager she was to work with Baker again.

"We have known each other for a huge portion of our lives. I've always wanted to do something substantial with Simon," she said in an interview withThe Daily Telegraph.

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She explained that she personally encouraged him to join theproject.

"It was me going, 'Would you please, please, do this with me?'"

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Their personal ties also run deep. Kidman is the godmother to Baker's son, whom he shares with his former wife, Rebecca Rigg. The couple was married from 1998 until they split in 2020.

Baker even briefly lived with Kidman and her then-husband,Tom Cruise, early in his career.

Despite Kidman and Baker's long-standing friendship, social media users quickly began sharing their opinions on them holding hands

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While some viewers were supportive of theBaby Girlactress finding happiness after herdivorce, others focused on their physical chemistry.

"I hope so, she deserves to be happy," one commenter wrote, while another added, "I know people don't like her, that is your option. I like her, and if Simon Baker makes her happy, good on you."

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"More handsome than Keith," said one user, while someone else commented, "Oh my god, he's so much better looking than Urban, and he looks clean too."

However, not everyone was convinced the moment signaled a romance.

"The way they're holding hands is not a love relationship," one person wrote. "It looks more like an 'I am here, I got you' hand hold."

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Meanwhile, others questioned the timing following her divorce.

"It's crazy to me how these movie stars get divorced and then find another person months later and just rinse and repeat," one comment read.

Another fan added, "Nooooo! I'm not over her divorce. IlovedNicole and Keith."

Kidman and Baker's romance speculation came months after the actress finalized her divorce from Keith Urban

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The public appearance with Baker comes just months after Kidman finalized her divorce from country star,Keith Urban. The two were reportedly married from 2006 to 2026.

Kidman filed for divorce in September 2025, citing "irreconcilable differences."

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"Sometimes relationships just run their course," a source toldPage Six, adding that Kidman "did not want the separation and was trying to save things."

Their divorce was finalized in January, with both agreeing to waive spousal and child support.

Their daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, primarily live with the actress while Urban spends time with them every other weekend.

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80s songs we have a secret crush on

We're all familiar with the concept of a "guilty pleasure"—those secret indulgences we guard closely, often too embarrassed to admit them publicly. Many of us cultivate an image of refined taste, preferring to discuss high art and critically acclaimed works. Yet, the reality is that behind closed doors, most of us secretly enjoy music that might generously be described as "questionable."

Greaties from the '80s

To liberate us from this shared, unspoken shame, we're bravely unveiling our own curated list of top "guilty pleasure" songs. We hope our transparency encourages you to embrace your own hidden musical affections, whether it's a heartfelt, solo rendition of "My Heart Will Go On" or something even more unexpected.

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'Africa' by Toto (1982)

For reasons modern science cannot explain, everyone loves "Africa" by Toto, yet they will not disclose this publicly. This state of affairs is egregiously wrong, and you should run out onto your front lawn in broad daylight to belt out the chorus at passing cars.

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'Rock You Like a Hurricane' by Scorpions (1983)

Face it – the first time you heard this song, you immediately boarded the good ship Scorpions. Then, you read the lyrics, and you promptly disembarked. However, those power chords and the Teutonic vocals of Klaus Meine act in tandem as a siren call, beckoning you to not only put the song on at a neighbor-vexing volume but to re-enact the moment in the music video when Meine holds his microphone the wrong way.

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'Livin' on a Prayer' by Bon Jovi (1986)

Like fellow New Jersey native Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi tells the story of a struggling couple who wax and wane out of various states of employment. The lyrics contain such power ballad chestnuts as holding on, making it, and not making it, and it's easy to see it resonating with anyone who has no paycheck in their near-term future. Sadly, singer Jon Bon Jovi eventually decided he was the next Bruce Springsteen, so we stopped paying attention.

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'Don't Stop Believin' by Journey (1981)

In 2007, the hit HBO series "The Sopranos" ended with a scene in which "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey is playing. Even though the song was decades old at the time, it came roaring back to life with a nostalgic vengeance, and for a while you couldn't go anywhere without hearing it. Luckily, many of us already secretly liked the song, creating a rare moment in musical history in which some stupid fad was not entirely unwelcome.

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'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go' by Wham! (1984)

Before George Michael made a name for himself as a solo artist, he was in a teenybopper duo called Wham! that was geared towards pre-pubescent girls and trafficked in giddy, effervescent pop that you couldn't hate even if you wanted to. The pair showed maturity with their next single, "Careless Whisper," so people will freely admit to liking that song. Meanwhile, affection for "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" remains a closely-guarded secret for many.

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'Total Eclipse of the Heart' by Bonnie Tyler (1983)

"Total Eclipse of the Heart" is hands down one of the goofiest and most overwrought songs ever recorded, but mysteriously, this has always played in its favor. It has been parodied beyond recognition by disdainful Gen Xers who want you to believe they never listen to anything but Sonic Youth, but they're overcompensating. They love this ridiculous song and will play it on endless repeat on Spotify, a secret they will take to the grave.

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'You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)' by Dead or Alive (1984)

"You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive perfectly illustrates what a "guilty pleasure" song is. On first listen, it's an inane and noisy dance tune with utterly moronic lyrics and vocals courtesy of some low-rent opera singer. Nevertheless, it will not vacate your head when you hear it because the song is, as the kids say, a "banger." So feel as guilty as you want for liking it – that won't get the song out of your head any sooner.

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'The Final Countdown' by Europe (1986)

"The Final Countdown" by the Swedish band Europe (shouldn't they be called "Scandinavia"?) is a simplistic song based around a single keyboard figure that goes around and around for five minutes. While that description makes it sound unbelievably annoying, that single keyboard figure just keeps on yielding fruit! The band was last seen in a television commercial for the insurance company GEICO, which can be seen as either a colossal indignity or an excellent opportunity for more people to hear the song. We believe the band has embraced the latter view.

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'Physical' by Olivia Newton-John (1981)

Olivia Newton-John became a star in the 1970s, but by the 1980s she needed to revamp her look and sound. She rose to the occasion with "Physical," a dance tune that captured the hearts of an aerobicizing-mad world, and don't pretend you were upset when it came on the radio. When she passed away in 2022, the New York Times ranan article about hertitled, "Olivia Newton-John: That Headband Was a Crown," and we agree wholeheartedly.

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'Mickey' by Toni Basil (1981)

Choreographer Toni Basil became an early star of MTV with her bare-bones video for the song "Mickey," featuring her alongside a bunch of cheerleaders, and almost nothing else. The Farfisa-laden song is so infernally catchy it stamps itself on one's memory, to the extent that the video could have been a single still shot of an empty folding chair against a white background and it probably would have been just as popular.

Editor's Note:This list was created based on the opinions of the author. The choices presented are subjective and can vary depending on personal preferences and perspectives.

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80s songs we have a secret crush on

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