Sabrina Carpenter Boyfriend: The Truth Behind Her 2026 Romance

Sabrina Carpenter has become one of the biggest names in pop music but her personal life in 2026 is just as buzzy as her hits. Known for writing lyrics that are both sharp and honest Sabrina’s love life often becomes the center of fan theories and viral TikToks.

Is Sabrina Carpenter still dating Barry Keoghan? No. As of 2026 Sabrina Carpenter is officially single. After dating Irish actor Barry Keoghan for about a year the couple officially called it quits in December 2024. Since then Sabrina has focused on her global tour and her newest music projects.

The 2026 Chapter: Life After Barry Keoghan

The biggest news for Sabrina fans in early 2026 is her newest album “Man’s Best Friend” (released August 2025). This album has officially changed her image from a “Short n’ Sweet” pop star to a mature artist dealing with real heartbreak.

• The “Manchild” Track: This song debuted at number one and is a direct hit at Barry Keoghan. The lyrics describe a partner who is talented but emotionally immature.
• Current Status: In a recent interview with Gayle King on CBS Mornings Sabrina addressed the backlash Barry faced. She mentioned that she is “transparent” about writing songs about her exes and isn’t scared of how they feel about it.
• The Single Life: Sabrina has told Rolling Stone that she is doing the “25-year-old thing” which means enjoying her freedom without a boyfriend.

The “Please Please Please” Era: Sabrina and Barry (2023 to 2024)

Sabrina and Barry Keoghan were the most talked-about couple of 2024. They first met at the Givenchy show during Paris Fashion Week in September 2023. By early 2024 they were everywhere—from the Grammys after-party to the Met Gala.

The relationship was solidified when Barry starred as her love interest in the “Please Please Please” music video. However by late 2024 the “honeymoon phase” ended. Rumors of Barry’s “wandering eyes” and infidelity sparked a massive wave of hate from Sabrina’s fans leading Barry to deactivate his Instagram account. They officially split in December 2024 just after their one-year anniversary.

Sabrina Carpenter Complete Relationship History

Katy’s past relationships have often been the inspiration for her biggest hits. Here is the full breakdown of the men she has loved.

Dylan O’Brien (2022)

This was a short but very viral romance. In September 2022 fans spotted Sabrina and The Maze Runner star Dylan O’Brien kissing at Attaboy (a famous cocktail bar in New York City). Although they never officially confirmed it Sabrina’s 2025 song “Go Go Juice” mentions a man whose name “rhymes with villain” (Dylan). Dylan recently reacted to this on Watch What Happens Live saying he was unaware she had “drunk dialed” him as the lyrics suggest.

Shawn Mendes (2023)

In early 2023 Sabrina and Shawn Mendes were spotted multiple times in Los Angeles. From quiet walks to leaving Miley Cyrus’s album party together the chemistry was obvious. However the romance ended when Shawn was seen reuniting with his ex Camila Cabello at Coachella. Sabrina reportedly wrote the song “Taste” about the feeling of being a “temporary” replacement.

Joshua Bassett (2020 to 2021)

This was the “Love Triangle” that broke the internet. Sabrina began dating Joshua Bassett shortly after his split from Olivia Rodrigo. This led to Olivia’s hit “drivers license” and Sabrina’s “Skin.” The relationship was incredibly stressful for both due to the online death threats and hate. They eventually split in 2021 but in 2025 they were seen hugging at the Grammys proving the drama is finally over.

Griffin Gluck (2019 to 2020)

Sabrina dated her Tall Girl co-star Griffin Gluck for about a year. They were a fan favorite couple and often posted matching Halloween costumes. They broke up quietly as the pandemic began in early 2020.

Bradley Steven Perry (2014 to 2015)

One of her earliest relationships was with Disney alum Bradley Steven Perry. He famously asked her out by putting a note inside a bottle (like a pirate movie). They dated for a year while Sabrina was on Girl Meets World. In 2024 Bradley joked on his podcast that his “first girlfriend” (Sabrina) is now doing better than anyone else in the world.

Sources and References

• Sabrina Carpenter finally addresses Barry Keoghan breakup – Marie Claire
• Dylan O’Brien reacts to Sabrina’s Villain lyrics – Elite Daily
• Sabrina Carpenter relationship history deep dive – The Knot
• Inside Sabrina and Barry’s relationship timeline – L’Officiel
• Man’s Best Friend album review and tracklist – Wikipedia