Rising stars Barry Keoghan and Sabrina Carpenter split after 1 year, sparking a social media firestorm and the actor's defiant response to 'hateful' attacks.
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Keoghan, 31, and Carpenter, 24, shocked fans with their sudden breakup, with the 'Eternals' star accusing trolls of 'crossing a line' with their 'hatred' and 'cyberbullying' over unconfirmed rumors of cheating.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Keoghan condemned the 'unnecessary negativity' directed at him and Carpenter, urging fans to 'be kind' and not 'assume' anything about the relationship's demise without knowing the full story.