Sabrina Carpenter Electrifyingly Acknowledges Barry Keoghan at Coachella with Sizzling ‘Saltburn’ Lyric in ‘Nonsense’ Outro –
Coachella Performance Sparks Dating Rumors
During her second weekend performance at Coachella on April 19th, singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter appeared to reference her rumored boyfriend, actor Barry Keoghan. The 23-year-old artist sang an X-rated lyric about drinking bath water during the outro of her song “Nonsense.”
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“He’s drinkin’ my bath water like it’s red wine,” Carpenter belted out, seemingly nodding to a infamous scene from Keoghan’s 2022 film “Saltburn.” The lyric quickly went viral on TikTok, fueling speculation about the pair’s relationship status.
A Look at Their Rumored Romance Timeline
The Coachella performance was the latest in a series of clues suggesting Carpenter and Keoghan are an item:
- In March, Keoghan wore a “Sabrina” friendship bracelet to the Vanity Fair Oscars after-party, where the two were spotted taking a selfie together.
- The “Emails I Can’t Send” singer has been an opening act on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. Keoghan attended shows in Singapore, watching Carpenter from the crowd and visibly applauding her cheeky lyrics.
- They were seen kissing after a dinner date at Nobu in Los Angeles in early February, followed by another outing days later in West Hollywood.
“The chemistry between them is palpable,” said entertainment expert Jenna Briggs. “Carpenter’s lyrics seem to confirm what fans have long suspected – these two are an item.”
Saltburn’s Infamous Bath Water Scene
Barry Keoghan’s reaction to Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Nonsense’ outro in Singapore pic.twitter.com/4fWK2yAbmR
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The bath water reference in Carpenter’s lyrics directly calls back to a viral, queer-coded scene from Keoghan’s psychological thriller “Saltburn.”
In the scene, Keoghan’s character Oliver drinks from the bathtub after watching his classmate Felix (played by Jacob Elordi) masturbate. The surprising moment quickly became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring products like bathwater-scented candles.
Leveraging a Cult Moment
“By incorporating that ‘Saltburn’ bath water line, Carpenter instantly taps into the pop culture zeitgeist around that iconic scene,” said film critic Samantha Jacobs. “It’s a clever way to lean into the relationship buzz while showing her own cheeky brand of humor.”
The lyric choice demonstrates Carpenter’s marketing savvy and ability to connect with younger audiences, Jacobs noted. “She’s reminding everyone she’s still very much a rising voice in music.”
