Sabrina Carpenter has mastered the art of subtle shade
and as of January 8, 2026 she is currently trending for a series of New Year's social media moves aimed at her ex Barry Keoghan
After their high-profile relationship ended in December 2024, Sabrina has spent much of the last year moving on, but her recent posts suggest she’s still happy to have left that chapter behind
1. The "Ex" TikTok Reposts (Jan 1, 2026)
To kick off the New Year, Sabrina reposted two videos on TikTok from a viral trend.
The Message The videos featured the text“It’s been a tough year, but at least I didn’t get back with my ex.”
The Song Both videos were set to her own song Manchild which fans have long speculated is about Keoghan’s maturity (or lack thereof during their relationship.
2. The "Hard Work" Comment in Dublin
This latest shade follows a legendary moment from her Short n' Sweet tour stop in Dublin Barry’s hometown in March 2025.
Before performing her hit "Please Please Please" (which Keoghan famously starred in), she told the Irish crowd: My goodness, these Irish boys are hard work The comment went viral instantly, with fans seeing it as a direct jab at the Saltburn star
3. The "Scribbled Out" Album Cover
In early 2025, Sabrina released the deluxe version of her album.
The Detail: Sharp-eyed fans noticed the tracklist on the back of the physical copies featured a scribbled-out title that appeared to say Barry.The song was replaced by the track Bad Reviews, a move fans hailed as "peak petty.
4. Moving on to "Man’s Best Friend
Sabrina is currently promoting her newest project, Man’s Best Friend. In recent interviews (September 2025/January 2026), she has spoken about her "healing journey," noting:
My type always leaves me in distress, but I’m learning from my mistakes and finding light in the fact that not everything works out.
Comments
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!