Barry Keoghan Playfully Responds to Sabrina Carpenter's Fandom for Irish Star Cillian Murphy

Barry Keoghan Cheekily Reacts to Sabrina Carpenter Fangirling Over Fellow Irish Actor Cillian Murphy

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Sabrina Carpenter, 24, confessed that besides Barry Keoghan, she also has a crush on Cillian Murphy.

In an interview with Vanity Fair before the Oscars party on Sunday, March 10, Carpenter joked about leaving the party if she sees Cillian Murphy. She said she would leave with him to find out where he lives and maybe even follow his car.

Keoghan, 31, went to the party with Carpenter and left a pair of emojis on the video: “️.” Some fans were unsure if his hand raised emoji meant he was offering to join Carpenter and Murphy or just reminding her that he was her date to the Oscars event.

Meanwhile, fans had mixed reactions to Carpenter's remarks about the Oppenheimer actor. They pointed out that Murphy, 47, is happily married to his wife, Yvonne McGuinness, for almost 20 years. However, other fans supported Carpenter's playful comments.

One Instagram user commented, "She’s collecting Irishmen as if they were infinity stones." Another user added, "Y’all are so uptight she’s just joking around! We all have celebrity crushes, people!"

Keoghan and Carpenter were first seen together in December 2023, fueling rumors of a romantic relationship. Recently, Keoghan flew to Singapore to support Carpenter at the start of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. He was all smiles as Carpenter performed her traditionally NSFW "Nonsense" song outro.

Sabrina is happy that Barry has been supporting her at her shows, giving them time to be together during this busy season. According to an insider who exclusively spoke to We, Barry is a big fan of Sabrina's and she finds it adorable.

Although they haven't talked about their relationship publicly, Keoghan showed his love for Sabrina by wearing a friendship bracelet with her name at the Academy Dinner. Their relationship was made official on Sunday when they were seen getting cozy at the Oscars party.

An exclusive source at the party revealed that Sabrina and Barry spent most of the night together. They appeared happy and adorable as they took selfies and wandered around the party.

Although his relationship with Carpenter is recent, Keoghan and Murphy have a long history. The two Irish actors, who starred together in 2017's Dunkirk, have been supportive of each other during this awards season. They even posed for a photo together at the Academy Gala in December 2023.

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Keoghan and Murphy starred in different films, with Keoghan being nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance in Saltburn. On the other hand, Murphy won the Golden Globe for his role in Oppenheimer and also took home the Oscar for Best Actor.

During his acceptance speech at the Oscars, Murphy expressed his pride in being Irish. He highlighted the significance of the film Oppenheimer, acknowledging the impact of the man who created the atomic bomb on today's world. Murphy dedicated his award to peacemakers worldwide.

Murphy closed out his speech with an Irish saying, “Go raibh míle maith agaibh,” which means “Thank you very much.”

Editor's P/S:

The article highlights the playful banter and mixed reactions surrounding Sabrina Carpenter's crush on Cillian Murphy at the Oscars party. While some fans found her comments amusing, others reminded her of Murphy's long-standing marriage. Despite their contrasting opinions, the article suggests that Carpenter's crush stems from Murphy's talent and Irish heritage, as she has a penchant for dating Irishmen.

Keoghan and Murphy's close friendship, showcased by their supportive appearances at each other's events, further adds to the intrigue surrounding Carpenter's comments. While Keoghan has publicly expressed his admiration for Carpenter, it remains unclear if Murphy is aware of or reciprocates her crush. Ultimately, Carpenter's playful confession reflects the harmless nature of celebrity crushes, which often serve as a way for fans to connect with their idols and express their admiration for their work..