Barry Keoghan’s Online Haters Make Him “Not Want to Go Outside”

As the Irish actor prepares for his turn as Ringo Starr, he reflected on the toll that attacks on his appearance have taken—and worried what his son might one day think.

By Alessandra De Tommasi

March 23, 2026

Barry Keoghans Online Haters Make Him “Not Want to Go Outside”

There are those who close their social media accounts, those who move to a ranch away from prying eyes, and those who decide to address the issue. Online hate towards celebrities is certainly nothing new, but recently, some artists have decided to talk about it openly in an effort to stem the emotional and physical damage.

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