10 Highlights

• Barry Keoghan, 32, responds to accusations of being a 'deadbeat dad,' linking online criticism to his childhood struggles with absent parenting.
• In efforts to shield his 2-year-old son Brando from public scrutiny, Keoghan opts out of posting him online, preserving his privacy.
• • Facing intense online criticism, Keoghan denounces the harassment he receives over his parenting choices during a podcast interview with Louis Theroux.
  • Keoghan draws parallels between his experiences in foster care and his current approach to fathering, aiming to provide Brando with unconditional love.
  • Citing his mother's addiction struggles, Keoghan discusses the impact of personal loss on his determination to protect Brando from similar adversities.
  • While promoting 'Bird,' Keoghan shares how the absence of his father shaped his beliefs about the importance of a nurturing family environment.
  • Critics label him a 'deadbeat dad'; however, Keoghan stresses his commitment to parenting privately to create a safe environment for his son.
  • Despite dating Sabrina Carpenter and navigating fame, Keoghan remains focused on his son, embodying resilience against public negativity.
  • Ellie Warner's experience with online trolls for her parenting choices shows parallels in the public scrutiny faced by Keoghan regarding Brando.
  • Keoghan asserts that his discretion regarding Brando protects his son, a stance shared by Ellie Warner amidst similar social media backlash.