Barry Keoghan is reportedly 'hiding away' due to relentless online trolling about his appearance, with the Oscar-nominated actor reconsidering his future in acting. The 33-year-old, set to play Ringo Starr in the upcoming Beatles biopic, told SiriusXM host Ben Harlum that the abuse has left him to 'really go inside myself, not want to attend places, not want to go outside'.
Keoghan's changing facial features have drawn public scrutiny, including plumped-up lips at the Burberry show in February, and a more defined jawline and fuller cheeks at the Peaky Blinders premiere and the Oscars. The actor's experience highlights a growing trend: men in Hollywood increasingly turning to cosmetic procedures, often referred to as 'Brotox'.
According to research, 23 per cent of UK men aged 18-34 have had Botox, fillers or dental veneers, compared with 21 per cent of women of the same age. Face and neck lifts among UK men surged 26 per cent between 2024 and 2025, reports the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.
Critics argue that this trend perpetuates the belief that youth is paramount, a pressure women have faced for decades. The rise of 'looksmaxing' in the manosphere encourages men to alter their appearance to meet rigid masculine ideals, aiming for higher social status and romantic success.
