Meet Barry Keoghan's Ex-GF, Alyson Sandro, Met At A Pub, Actor's Lifestyle Caused Their Break Up

Barry is a well-known Irish actor. He rose to fame with his supporting role in Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk and Yorgos Lanthimos's The Killing of a Sacred Deer. His career progressed with roles in Eternals, Calm with Horses, The Banshees of Inisherin and Saltburn. And recently, Barry Keoghan has been making headlines for his role in Peaky Blinders, starring Cillian Murphy. However, that has also brought the limelight to his personal life. While his romance with Sabrina Carpenter was well-known, the actor was previously in a long-term relationship with Alyson Sandro.

The duo met in February 2021 and dated for around three years. Throughout their relationship, Alyson accompanied Barry to several events, including the 2023 Oscars. In August 2022, the couple welcomed their first child, a son whom they named Brando, named after actor, Marlon Brando. Their baby was born while the actor was filming Saltburn, and Barry was given a day off to be by his then-GF's side for the birth. However, the couple reportedly split in the summer of 2023. Later on, Barry reflected on Alyson and called her "an incredible mother".

Who is Barry Keoghan's ex-girlfriend, Alyson Sandro?

Alyson Sandro hails from Scotland. Although little is known about her, she revealed she is Scottish in an interview with GQ. It was during the interview, while discussing co-parenting their child amid Barry Keoghan's busy schedule, that Alyson boasted that the actor was lucky because she was a "Scottish, independent woman". For the unversed, Barry was filming Saltburn when Alyson gave birth to their son. GQ reported in the profile that the couple planned to move to Scotland to be closer to her family. Talking about moving, the actor told the publication:

"Wherever Alyson or my boy is… That’s home for me now."

Barry Keoghan is a Libra, and Alyson Sandro is an Aries with her birthday falling in early April. While her exact birth date is unknown, Alyson shared a photo on Instagram on April 11, 2021, of herself holding a cake from her birthday celebration. She captioned the picture:

"Could not ask for a better birthday, thanks for the birthday wishes. Everyone who made being 30 for the 4th time really special."

Barry Keoghan and Alyson Sandro met at a pub in 2021

According to a GQ interview, Barry Keoghan and Alyson Sandro first met in February 2021 at a pub. During the conversation, Barry told the publication that Alyson "didn't care" that he was an actor. In fact, she didn't believe him. Alyson recalled Barry telling her he was an actor who played a superhero. However, she didn't know who he was. Barry said he had to show her photos of himself with Angelina Jolie on the set of Marvel's 2021 film, Eternals, to convince her.

Barry Keoghan and Alyson Sandro dated for almost three years

After meeting at the pub, the couple started dating and stayed together for three years. The couple split in the summer of 2023. According to reports, Alyson Sandro was Barry Keoghan's biggest supporter during this period. She even accompanied the actor at several events, including the 2023 Oscars and a U.K. screening of Eternals in October 2021, where they shared a kiss on the red carpet. On the other hand, Barry also shared several sweet tributes to Alyson on Instagram, which have since been deleted from his account.

Barry Keoghan and Alyson Sandro share a beautiful son

In March 2022, Barry Keoghan posted a photo of himself and Alyson Sandro at what appeared to be their baby's sex reveal party, writing, "He or she, what will the baby be?" In August 2022, the couple welcomed their beautiful baby boy together. In a conversation with GQ, he revealed that the actor named their son Brandon. He added that it was inspired by one of his favourite actors, Marlon Brando, for his son's namesake.

Though Barry has been private about his son, he once mentioned that Alyson has given several glimpses of their little one on Instagram. In August 2023, Alyson Sandro shared a heartfelt post on her son's first birthday and penned:

"1 year ago today, I became a mother to the most perfect little human. I am the luckiest to wake up to your smile every morning. You make my day starting at 5 am when you start dancing, then poking and slapping my face. I can't wait to watch you grow every single day."

Barry Keoghan and Alyson Sandro's break up

Barry Keoghan and Alyson Sandro parted ways after being together for almost three years, in the summer of 2023. While the couple didn't officially share the reason for their split, reports said they grew apart after Barry's success with The Banshees of Inisherin. According to reports, Alyson was not okay with Barry's growing "partying lifestyle". However, the couple decided to remain cordial towards each other despite the split with Barry, even praising Alyson during a January 2024 interview with GQ.

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