Kevin Costner‘s new romance has got tongues wagging – for a very intriguing reason.
Following a very difficult and public divorce from his ex wife Christine Baumgartner last year, the Bodyguard legend, 70, has gone public with his romance with Kelly Noonan Gores, 46, – who bears a striking likeness to his estranged spouse.
Meanwhile, Poppy Delevingne’s ex-husband James Cook surprised fans when he revealed his girlfriend Lauren Brown is expecting their first child. While Lauren’s happy news thrilled many, her similarities to Poppy were also highlighted.
It is not uncommon for stars to prove themselves to have a type when it comes to romance, as many celebrities have gone down the cookie-cutter road to love.
Channing Tatum’s union with raven-haired songstress Jessie J, which ran from 2018 to 2020, left jaws on the floor thanks to her incredible likeness to his ex-wife Jenna Dewan, to whom he was married from 2009 to 2018.
Elsewhere, Gwen Stefani’s ex Gavin Rossdale’s girlfriend Xhoana Xheneti boasts an eerily familiar bleach blonde hairdo and dramatic make-up, while Simon Cowell’s penchant for stunning brunettes has become increasingly clear.
So which stars truly have a type?
Kevin Costner – Christine Baumgartner / Kelly Noonan Gores
Kevin has quietly been dating Kelly, 46, (L) who strikes an uncanny resemblance to his ex wife, 51 (R)
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
After divorcing Christine last year, it seems Kevin has found love again and has quietly been dating Kelly Noonan. And the Hollywood actor, 70, seems to have a type with Kelly, 46, – who has a striking resemblance to his ex wife.
Both 20 years younger than Kevin, the blonde bombshells look incredibly alike with similar facial features.
Rumours of Kevin and Kelly’s romance began last week when both made appearances at the JAS Labor Day Experience festival in Snowmass Village near Aspen over the holiday weekend, albeit separately.
A source told Daily Mail: ‘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.’
James Cook – Lauren Brown / Poppy Delevingne
James Cook’s fiancée Lauren Brown bears an uncanny resemblance to his ex Poppy Delevingne
Socialite Poppy and businessman James got married back in 2014 at St Paul’s Church in Kensington, with a star-studded guestlist that included Alexa Chung, Georgia May Jagger, Princess Beatrice and Suki Waterhouse.
However, the couple grew apart, and while choosing not to officially announce their split, in 2023, Poppy started dating Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece and Denmark – sparking speculation that she and James had separated permanently.
He has since revealed his relationship with Lauren – which left followers in shock thanks to her uncanny resemblance to his ex Poppy.
James, 44, took to his Instagram on Monday to share a photo of Lauren debuting her blossoming baby bump during their holiday to the Costa del Sol.
James and Lauren’s baby news comes off the heels of their engagement, after he popped the question to his ex’s doppelganger while on holiday in Bhutan in April.
Channing Tatum – Jessie J / Jenna Dewan
In 2006, Channing Tatum met actress Jenna Dewan on the set of Step Up, and they married on July 11, 2009 and split in 2018 – the same year he began dating Jessie J
In 2006, Channing Tatum met actress Jenna Dewan on the set of Step Up, and they married on July 11, 2009, in Malibu.
In April 2018, the couple announced they were separating and Six months later, she filed for divorce which was finalised in 2019.
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.
Aside from their fans’ fixation with their union, it could not help but be highlighted that Jenna and Jessie shared many aspects of their look.
Both stunners boast sleek raven locks and muscular frames, which they often flaunt in red carpet ensembles or exercise wear.
Gavin Rossdale – Xhoana Xheneti / Gwen Stefani
The singer, known professionally as XHOANA X, led an uncanny resemblance to Gwen with her long locks, flawless complexion, chiselled cheekbones and edgy style
Gavin Rossdale has been frequently spotted out with singer Xhoana Xheneti – and she is a dead ringer for his ex-wife Gwen Stefani.
The singer, known professionally as XHOANA X, led an uncanny resemblance to Gwen with her long locks, flawless complexion, chiselled cheekbones and edgy style.
The British musician split from US pop star Gwen – with whom he shares three sons, Kingston, 18, Zuma, 16, and Apollo, 11 – in 2016 after 14 years of marriage.
At the time of their divorce, she accused Gavin of adultery and reports swirled afterwards that he had had a three-year affair with Mindy Mann who was their family nanny.
Gwen has since remarried to country music star Blake Shelton
Ethan Hawke – Ryan Shawhughes / Uma Thurman
While their union was a shock, the romance seemed to prove Ethan has a type – in the form of blonde beauties with angular features and stunning good looks
Hollywood royalty Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman met on the set of Gattaca and started dating in 1996 before marrying two years later.
The couple welcomed two children, Maya and Levon, however their romance came to a close in 2003, when they split amid rumours of infidelity.
In 2008, Ethan married Ryan Shawhughes, who had worked as a nanny to his and Uma’s children before graduating from Columbia University.
He was adamant about speculation around their romance and claims of cheating, saying: ‘My first marriage disintegrated due to many pressures, none of which were remotely connected to Ryan.’ They have two daughters, Clementine and Indiana.
While their union was a shock, the romance seemed to prove Ethan has a type – in the form of blonde beauties with angular features and stunning good looks.
Sir Lenny Henry- Lisa Makin / Dawn French
Lenny and his wife Lisa started dating in 2012 after Sir Lenny split from Dawn French, his wife of 25 years in 2010
Lenny and his wife Lisa started dating in 2012 after Sir Lenny split from Dawn French, his wife of 25 years in 2010.
The couple have been happy together since, yet one stand out feature of their long-running romance has been the similarities in Dawn and Lisa’s looks.
Lisa has the same haircut as Dawn’s trademark style of a heavy fringe and bob.
Robin Thicke – April Rose Geary / Paula Patton
When he unveiled his romance to April, it soon became very clear that stunning brunettes were his type, with Paula and April uncanny
Robin Thicke was with his ex Paula Patton since he was 14 in 1991.
They were married in 2005 and their son was born in April 2010, before they separated in February 2014, after 21 years together and almost nine years of marriage.
On October 9, 2014, Patton officially filed for divorce, which was finalised on March 20, 2015
In the same year the divorce was finalised, he met April Love Geary at a party before making their first public appearance in 2015.
When he unveiled his romance to April, it soon became very clear that stunning brunettes were his type, with Paula and April uncanny.
Marc Anthony – Shannon de Lima / Jennifer Lopez
Since then he dated Shannon de Lima – a model whose likeness to Jennifer is incredibly striking. They married in 2014 but dicovced in 2017
A superstar formation was made when Marc Anthony married Jennifer Lopez in June 2004; after they had previously worked together and dated for a few months in the late 1990s.
Things came to an end however when they parted ways with Marc filing for divorce in 2012, which was then finalised in 2014.
Since then he dated Shannon de Lima – a model whose likeness to Jennifer is incredibly striking. They married in 2014 but dicovced in 2017.
Simon Cowell – Lauren Silverman / Teri Seymour
Simon Cowell has long been known for his love of a brunette beauty and ever since his romance with Terri Seymour from 2002 to 2008 before dating Lauren Silverman in 2013
Simon Cowell has long been known for his love of a brunette beauty and ever since his romance with Terri Seymour from 2002 to 2008.
The stunning brunette remained good friends with the star before he began dating Lauren Silverman.
Lauren and Terri both share stunning good looks and similar stylish dress sense – proving Simon to have something of a type.
