There’s only one Barry Keoghan ... but try telling that to his doppelgängers
A Barry Keoghan lookalike contest held in Dublin drew a modest crowd, featuring participants like Jack Lawrence who have gained local fame for their resemblance to the actor. The event highlights the intersection of social media virality and celebrity culture.
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The story illustrates how social media trends can manifest in real-world events and the personal impact of sudden public recognition.
There’s only one Barry Keoghan – but Dublin found two dead ringers at a competition on Sunday.
Grand Canal Quay in Dublin was braced for a flood of men saying “ciao” with their baby blue eyes, as the start of the Barry Keoghan lookalike contest drew near – with its grand €20 prize.
The competition was announced in a viral social media reel, with posters appearing around Dublin city. But given the competition from the All-Ireland men’s football final, the turnout wasn’t all that was hoped for.
The competition was the brainchild of one Jack Lawrence. The 26-year-old from Tullamore, Co Offaly, has been posting on TikTok for years, documenting his journey as a competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner.
In recent years, however, as Barry Keoghan has grown in popularity and risen to acting stardom, Lawrence began to be told that he looked quite like the Saltburn actor.
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