Barry Keoghan's decision to deactivate his Instagram account and make a public statement following his breakup with Sabrina Carpenter has sparked significant attention. This incident has shed light on the challenges he has faced and his determination to protect his family and son.

"Barry Keoghan's Battle in the Wake of a Breakup"

Deactivation and Initial Statement

After a year of dating, Barry Keoghan, 32, deactivated his Instagram account. On Saturday, Dec. 7, he released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) to explain his departure. He began by stating, "I can only sit and take so much. My name has been dragged across the internet." This shows the impact of the public scrutiny he faced.He further wrote, "I have to respond now because it's getting to a place where too many lines are being crossed. I deactivated my [Instagram] account because I can no longer let this stuff distract from my family and my work." This emphasizes his commitment to his loved ones and his career.

Harassment and Fatherhood

The Dunkirk actor revealed that people have been harassing his mother and grandmother and even sitting outside his baby boy's door intimidating them. He emphasized, "That's crossing a line." This highlights the negative consequences of the public's behavior.Keoghan also defended himself as a father, stating, "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." His words show his dedication to his son.

Relationship and Future

A few days after the split, a source told PEOPLE that Keoghan is "doing better than ever." The source continued, "He is at his strongest and happiest and is the best version of himself to date. He has been very resilient and triumphed through a lot to be in this place. He worked hard to get here and remains focused."The insider also addressed the infidelity rumors, insisting that there was no third party involved. The actor and "Espresso" singer first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted at dinner together in December 2023 after meeting earlier that year at Paris Fashion Week.Keoghan is currently busy with his projects. He recently wrapped Netflix's The Immortal Man and is now filming Amazon's Crime 101. He is also set to star in Bring Them Down as well Hurry Up Tomorrow opposite Jenna Ortega.Carpenter, who has not commented on the split, is ending her busy year with Netflix's A Nonsense Christmas with Sabrina Carpenter.