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Barry Keoghan makes rare comment about fatherhood after denying he is a 'deadbeat dad'


Barry Keoghan made rare comments about fatherhood, months after hitting back at his 'deadbeat dad' label. He also reflected on his late mother, who passed away when he was 12.

Becoming a dad to his two-year-old son Brando, whom he shares with his ex Alyson Kierans, made Barry realize the effort parenting requires, while also prompting him to reflect on his late mother, who passed away when he was 12 after battling substance abuse Later, in an emotional speech, Barry added, 'The Foreign Secretary is such a wonderful man, and together we both can share our stories and upbringing by coming together to do everything we can to make sure all care systems function in the interest of children around the globe, and that no child is left behind.' Initially pursuing boxing and football, he eventually found his true calling in acting, going on to star in major films like The Eternals and The Batman before earning widespread acclaim for his role as Dominic Kearney in The Banshees of Inisherin.

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