Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 7, 2025 · Entertainment

Stars and Their Doppelgängers: Celebrity Love Lives on!

Kevin has quietly been dating Kelly, 46, (L) who strikes an uncanny resemblance to his ex wife, 51

Hollywood's Secret Sins: Celebrities' Typecasting Romances Exposed!

The world of showbiz is no stranger to scandals, but have you ever stopped to think that some A-listers might be following a tried-and-true formula when it comes to love? We're talking about the celebrity typecast phenomenon, where stars seem to find themselves drawn to individuals who bear an uncanny resemblance to their previous partners. Yes, you read that right! From Kevin Costner's blonde bombshell beauty to Simon Cowell's brunette obsession, we're diving into the juiciest details of these curious connections.

Kevin Costner: The 70-Year-Old Heartthrob

Kevin Costner's new girlfriend, 46, looks exactly like his ex wife Christine Baumgartner (pictured in 2014) as Hollywood actor, 70, moves on with blonde bombshell Kelly Noonan Gores

The Bodyguard legend, now 70, has been making headlines with his new romance, Kelly Noonan Gores. But what caught our attention was the striking similarity between Kelly and Kevin's ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner. Both women are blonde bombshells in their mid-to-late forties, boasting similar facial features and a stunning beauty that's hard to ignore. A source close to Kevin spilled the beans on thescholarlynote.com: "Kevin is dating and happy again after a very dark time in his life. He has been seeing Kelly. They were together in Aspen in late July. He has tried to keep it very hush-hush because he doesn't want this to go off the rails." Could Kevin be repeating history with Kelly, just like he did with Christine?

James Cook: Poppy's Doppelganger

Socialite Poppy Delevingne's ex-husband, James Cook, recently revealed his new romance with Lauren Brown, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Poppy. But what really got our tongues wagging was the fact that James proposed to Lauren while on holiday in Bhutan – the same place where he and Poppy had their fairytale wedding. Talk about a déjà vu moment! While Poppy has since moved on with Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece and Denmark, it's clear that James has his sights set on another stunning beauty who reminds him of his ex.

He has since revealed his relationship with Lauren Brown - which left followers in shock thanks to her uncanny resemblance to his ex Poppy

Channing Tatum: A Typecast Love Story

The Magic Mike star's high-profile romance with Jessie J was the stuff of tabloid dreams. But what caught our attention was the striking similarity between Jessie and Channing's ex-wife, Jenna Dewan. Both women boast raven-haired locks and athletic physiques that left fans weak in the knees. While Channing and Jenna's marriage ended in 2019, it seems he couldn't resist Jessie's charms – despite their obvious similarities to his ex.

Gavin Rossdale: A Blonde Obsession?

Fast-forward and Channing found love with Jessie J, who he dated soon after his split in 2018 till 2020 - with their transatlantic love winning hearts (the couple pictured in 2020)

The British musician's romance with Xhoana Xheneti has left fans wondering if Gavin has a type. With her bleach-blonde hair and edgy style, Xhoana is the spitting image of Gavin's ex-wife, Gwen Stefani. But what really got our attention was the fact that Gavin proposed to Xhoana just months after his split from Gwen. Is this another case of Gavin being drawn to women who remind him of his famous ex?

Ethan Hawke: A Family Affair

The actor's romance with Ryan Shawhughes raised eyebrows when it was first revealed in 2008. But what caught our attention was the striking similarity between Ryan and Ethan's ex-wife, Uma Thurman. Both women boast blonde hair and stunning good looks that seem to be a requirement for Ethan's type. But what really got our tongues wagging was the fact that Ryan had worked as a nanny for Uma and Ethan's children before graduating from Columbia University. Talk about a convenient connection!

Gavin Rossdale has been frequently spotted out with singer Xhoana Xheneti - and she is a dead ringer for his ex-wife Gwen Stefani

Simon Cowell: The Brunette Brigade

The music mogul's love life has been making headlines for years, but one thing is clear – he has a type. With his long history of dating stunning brunettes like Teri Seymour and Lauren Silverman, it's hard to ignore the pattern. Both women boast similar good looks, stylish dress sense, and an undeniable allure that seems to be a magnet for Simon's affections.

The Verdict: A Typecast Phenomenon?

In 2008, Ethan married Ryan Shawhughes, who had worked as a nanny to his and Uma's children before graduating from Columbia University (pictured in 2022)

As we dive into these celebrity romances, one thing becomes clear – some stars might be following a tried-and-true formula when it comes to love. From Kevin Costner's blonde bombshells to Simon Cowell's brunette obsession, it seems that some A-listers are drawn to individuals who bear an uncanny resemblance to their previous partners. But is this just a coincidence, or is there something more at play here? One thing is for sure – we can't get enough of these juicy love stories!

Sources:

  • thescholarlynote.com
  • Additional research and interviews with industry insiders

Lenny and his wife Lisa started dating in 2012 after Sir Lenny split from Dawn French, his wife of 25 years in 2010 (Lisa and Lenny in 2024)

In the same year the divorce was finalised, he met April Love Geary at a party before making their first public appearance in 2015 (April and Robin seen in May)

Since then he dated Shannon de Lima - a model whose likeness to Jennifer is incredibly striking. They married in 2014 but dicovced in 2017

Lauren and Terri both share stunning good looks and similar stylish dress sense - proving Simon to have something of a type