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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Saltburn' Star's Shocking Admission — 'I Am An Addict'
ActorBarry Keoghanrecently shared his personal struggle with addiction, discussing his journey in an interview with Hollywood Authentic. The 32-year-old star's candid conversation offers an unflinching look into a deeply personal battle that runs through his family's history. Keoghan revealed that despite experiencing the heroin-related death of his mother at age 12, he found himself drawn to drugs. "My father passed away as a result of similar and I lost my mum to it. I've lost two uncles and a cousin to drugs,' Keoghan explained. 'But your curiosity is a powerful thing. Sometimes it's beneficial, and sometimes it's detrimental. For me, it was detrimental.' Keoghan noted that even the arrival of his son did not immediately alter his path. "Even my own son coming into this world didn't stop me from being curious," he stated. He pointed to the pressures of his profession: "You know, you go to LA, you go to Hollywood, wherever the big scene is. There's an enormous amount of pressure, and a different lifestyle that is good and bad for you. You're around the scene. You just happen to be the one that ends up doing it.' Growing up in a tough environment in Dublin, Keoghan spent time in foster care alongside his brother. His entry into acting began unexpectedly: after seeing a local casting call in a shop window, Keoghan landed a role in the 2011 independent film Between the Canals which marked the start of his career. His distinct presence quickly drew attention. Early roles in critically acclaimed independent features gave way to larger roles. He then gained broader recognition for his performance in Christopher Nolan's epic Dunkirk, playing a young soldier. His career continued to gain momentum with standout performances in the viral hit Saltburn. Today, the actor reports a significant shift in his personal life, rooted in accepting his addiction. "I understand that I do have an addiction, and I am an addict," Keoghan stated. He added, "When you accept that, you finally can move on and learn to work with it." He describes a new perspective: "I'm at peace now, and responsible for everything that I do. I'm accepting. I'm present. I'm content. I'm a father. I'm getting to just see that haze that was once there – it's just a bit sharper now, and colourful.' 'Saltburn' Star's Shocking Admission — 'I Am An Addict' first appeared on Parade on May 23, 2025
Irish Independent
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Barry Keoghan opens up about past drug addiction and stint in rehab
His mother Debbie, died following a heroin overdose when he was nine-years-old. The actor gave a candid interview to Hollywood Authentic, and brought journalist Greg Williams to his grandmother's house in Dublin's inner city. 'I remember being kids here and hearing my mum scream through the letterbox, asking for us, while she's battling addiction, while she's looking for money to score. 'And we were just told to stay in bed. We weren't to go down and hug her. 'I'm not in denial anymore,' he continued. 'I understand that I do have an addiction, and I am an addict. 'You know, when you accept that, you finally can move on, and learn to work with it.' Keoghan shared that his father also died from something 'similar', adding that he also 'lost two uncles and a cousin to drugs.' 'That should be enough to go, 'OK, if I dabble here, I'm f****d.' But your curiosity is a powerful thing. 'Sometimes it's beneficial, and sometimes it's detrimental. 'For me, it was detrimental,' he said. The 32-year-old said that the birth of his son Brando, in 2022 didn't stop him from using drugs. ADVERTISEMENT 'Even my own son coming into this world didn't stop me from being curious. 'You know, you go to LA, you go to Hollywood, wherever the big scene is. 'There's an enormous amount of pressure, and a different lifestyle that is good and bad for you,' he said. 'You're around the scene. You just happen to be the one that ends up doing it.' During the interview, he revealed injuries on his arms that he sustained while high. 'I've got scars here to literally prove it. They're a result of using. I'm at peace now, and responsible for everything that I do,' he added. 'I'm accepting. I'm present. I'm content. I'm a father. I'm getting to just see that haze that was once there – it's just a bit sharper now, and colourful.' Keoghan admitted he did a stint in rehab in England with the help of his driver, Niall. "Niall literally drove me and put me on a plane himself, came with me and brought me to the rehab in England,' he told the Hollywood Authentic. "I went back to visit. It was nice to see the staff again, and for them to see the change in me. They were quite emotional about it. I'm forever grateful. When I say that Niall is the best, I mean it, because no one else put me on the plane, by the hand, literally got on the plane with me.' Speaking about his childhood community, he said there was amazing people who have 'suffered a lot'. 'I just want people to get an insight into where I come from. 'I'm very proud to carry that, and for people out in the acting world and the industry to understand that there's a lot weighing on this.' Barry's latest film Hurry Up Tomorrow landed in cinemas last week. The Oscar-nominated actor started his career in 2011 with a role in Between the Canals, which was filmed on Sheriff Street. He has since gone on to star in blockbuster Hollywood films alongside other Irish stars such as Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy and Brendan Gleeson. He is set to play the role of Ringo Starr in an upcoming four-part biopic about The Beatles. Fellow Irish actor, Paul Mescal will star in the series as Paul McCartney. Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon, with Charlie Rowe as George Harrison.
Sunday World
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Barry Keoghan opens up on using drugs and calls himself an addict
'I understand that I do have an addiction, and I am an addict.' Barry Keoghan has opened up about using drugs, calling himself 'an addict.' His mother Debbie, died following a heroin overdose when he was 9 years old. The actor gave a candid interview to Hollywood Authentic, and brought journalist Greg Williams to his grandmother's house in Dublin's inner city. Barry Keoghan News in 90 seconds - 21st May 'I remember being kids here and hearing my mum scream through the letterbox, asking for us, while she's battling addiction, while she's looking for money to score. 'And we were just told to stay in bed. We weren't to go down and hug her. 'I'm not in denial anymore,' he continued. 'I understand that I do have an addiction, and I am an addict. 'You know, when you accept that, you finally can move on, and learn to work with it.' Keoghan shared that his father also died from something 'similar', adding that he also 'lost two uncles and a cousin to drugs.' 'That should be enough to go, 'OK, if I dabble here, I'm fucked.' But your curiosity is a powerful thing. 'Sometimes it's beneficial, and sometimes it's detrimental. 'For me, it was detrimental,' he confessed. The 32-year-old said that the birth of his son Brando, in 2022 didn't stop him from using drugs. 'Even my own son coming into this world didn't stop me from being curious. 'You know, you go to LA, you go to Hollywood, wherever the big scene is. 'There's an enormous amount of pressure, and a different lifestyle that is good and bad for you,' he said. 'You're around the scene. You just happen to be the one that ends up doing it.' During the interview, he revealed injuries on his arms that he sustained while high. 'I've got scars here to literally prove it. 'They're a result of using. I'm at peace now, and responsible for everything that I do,' he added. 'I'm accepting. I'm present. I'm content. I'm a father. I'm getting to just see that haze that was once there – it's just a bit sharper now, and colourful.' Keoghan said he was sorry for all the pain he's put himself and others through, adding that his his grandmother, whom he affectionately calls 'Nannie' is the 'only bit of light' he feels left for him. 'Downstairs is the only bit of light I feel left here for me. It's that bulb downstairs, which is my Nannie and that.' Speaking about his childhood community, he said there was amazing people who have 'suffered a lot.' 'I just want people to get an insight into where I come from. 'I'm very proud to carry that, and for people out in the acting world and the industry to understand that there's a lot weighing on this.' Barry's latest film Hurry Up Tomorrow landed in cinemas last week. The Oscar-nominated actor started his career in 2011 with a role in Between the Canals, which was filmed on Sheriff Street. He has since gone on to star in blockbuster Hollywood films alongside other Irish stars such as Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy and Brendan Gleeson. He is set to play the role of Ringo Starr in an upcoming four-part biopic about The Beatles. Fellow Irish actor, Paul Mescal will star in the series as Paul McCartney. Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon, with Charlie Rowe as George Harrison.
Sunday World
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Barry Keoghan recalls being banned from attending Dunkirk premiere by Dublin cinema
Keoghan used to ditch school in favour of watching films in Cineworld Barry Keoghan has recalled being banned from attending the premiere of Dunkirk by a cinema in Dublin. The 32-year-old starred alongside Cillian Murphy, Harry Styles and Michael Caine in the 2017 film. During a tour of the city with Hollywood Authentic, Keoghan revealed that he was known to staff in Cineworld because he was barred, and when he showed up to the Dunkirk premiere, they didn't believe he was in the film. 'This is the main cinema I used to go to, on the mitch from school,' he said of the Parnell Street picture house. Keoghan went on to explain that when he had no money to pay in he would break in through a back stairway, which eventually got him barred. 'I remember coming to the Dunkirk premiere, and getting in here, and them not knowing that I was in the film. 'They were like, 'You're not allowed in.' 'I said, 'It's my movie, though.' 'They were like, 'No, no. You're not allowed in.' 'It was a whole thing… It was just a turning point for me.' 'All the people in the cinema now, I know,' he added, pointing at a poster of Chris Hemsworth, adding: 'I just worked with him.' During his interview, Keoghan also revealed he was banned from being involved with school plays because he 'was bold.' 'It's where I started my acting,' he said of his old primary school. 'Then they banned me from doing plays because I was bold. Misbehaving. Whatever you want to call it.' He said his ambitions of stardom were not taken seriously when he was a child. 'I don't think acting got nurtured enough. When I said I wanted to be an actor, I wasn't taken seriously. It was more like, 'OK, we're going to send you to study drama and all that.' 'I went, 'But that's not what I want to do. I want to do practical. I don't feel you can learn acting.' Keoghan said acting was always his 'Plan A'. Barry Keoghan outside Cineworld on Parnell Street News in 90 Seconds - May 16th 'It was such a far reach for people to think of me being an actor.' Barry's latest film Hurry Up Tomorrow landed in cinemas today. The Oscar-nominated actor started his career in 2011 with a role in Between the Canals, which was filmed on Sheriff Street. He has since gone on to star in blockbuster Hollywood films alongside other Irish stars such as Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy and Brendan Gleeson. He is set to play the role of Ringo Starr in an upcoming four-part biopic about The Beatles.
Irish Independent
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
‘I got into 150 fights in the schoolyard', says Barry Keoghan
The actor and Hollywood star recently returned to his roots in Dublin 1, accompanied by photographer Greg Williams, for an interview in Hollywood Authentic. Filmed in March, the video offers fans a glimpse into Barry's early life as it showcases the 'formative places' in Dublin that shaped him. The actor, known for his roles in Dunkirk, Banshees of Inisherin, and Saltburn, opened up about his journey from growing up in Summerhill, to being thrust into international stardom. During the interview, Barry revisits his O'Connell Primary School near Croke Park, where he reconnects with his former deputy headteacher. He fondly remembers performing in his first Christmas play there – a production of Oliver – in the school's PE Hall, and poses for pictures with staff and pupils. In the Hollywood Authentic video, Barry reflects on how 'mad' it feels to return to the very place where he spent his early years. Recalling his time in the schoolyard, he admits: 'I had many fights out there … 150!' Growing up in Dublin, Barry and his brother spent several years in foster care after the tragic death of their mother, who battled heroin addiction. Barry speaks candidly about how his turbulent early years, living in 14 different foster homes, influenced both his development and his career. He found solace in acting, drawing early inspiration from classic films like Cool Hand Luke and performances by Marlon Brando. ADVERTISEMENT He credits these films with teaching him about male behaviour and composure in the absence of a father figure. He also shares how his acting career began when he saw a notice for a local film role outside a shop in the north inner city. The ad was seeking young males with no previous acting experience, and those who had scramblers and bikes. For Barry, it was just an opportunity to earn €120 and take a break from school. However, the role in crime drama Between the Canals helped kickstart his career. We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. The actor also spoke openly about how his own struggles with addiction led to a stint in rehab. 'Niall [his driver] literally drove me and put me on a plane himself, came with me and brought me to the rehab in England,' he told Hollywood Authentic. 'I went back to visit. It was nice to see the staff again, and for them to see the change in me. They were quite emotional about it. I'm forever grateful.' In the video, he also visited Cineworld on Parnell Street which he said he used to sneak into on a regular basis before eventually getting barred. When he later showed up to the cinema for the premiere of Dunkirk, he was turned away at first, before explaining to staff that it was a movie he was starring in.
