WHEN it comes to love, some celebrities seem to have a distinct “type”—so much so that their new partners often bear an uncanny resemblance to their exes.
Whether it’s the signature blonde hair, striking cheekbones, or even shared professions, the similarities between past and present partners can be hard to ignore.
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Jermaine Jenas was with Ellie Penfold until last year Credit: Getty
He has has found romance with Anne, a stunning French beauty almost two decades his junior Credit: Instagram
From Gavin Rossdale’s latest flame Xhoana Xheneti, to Kanye West’s new wife Bianca Censori, we reveal eight celebrity couples who have dated carbon copies of their exes.
Jermaine Jenas
Last year we told how Jenas and Ellie Penfold, mum to three of his four children, had split after 16 years of marriage.
And this week it was revealed that the ex-England footballer and BBC star Jermaine Jenas has found love again — with a younger woman who is the spit of his former wife.
It came after he was sacked by BBC as a Match of the Day pundit and The One Show host over “inappropriate texts” sent to female colleagues.
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The 43-year-old has been quietly dating Paris-based brunette Anne, 31, for six months, say insiders.
A source confirmed last night: “Jermaine has been dating Anne since December.
“He has tried to keep a low profile with their relationship.”
Both Anne and Ellie boast dark and glossy hair and strong dark eyebrows and even their taste for nude mini dresses is strikingly similar.
Jamie Redknapp
Jamie and Louise Redknapp were together for two decades Credit: Getty
Lizzie Bowden dated Jamie for a brief time following his break up Credit: REX
After two decades together, former footballer Jamie Redknapp moved on from ex Louise with Lizzie Bowden, 11 years his junior in 2019.
Despite an eight-year-age gap, singer Louise and model Lizzie share striking similarities, with bronzed brown hair, slender physiques, defined cheekbones and perfect smiles.
And their resemblance to one another didn’t go unnoticed, as Louise, 50, told The Guardian: “It is kinda weird! And then I start looking at them thinking, ‘Do they look like me?’ But he’s got his taste.”
However, their romance wasn’t to last, as Jamie, 52, married Swedish model Frida Andersson, 42, in 2021.
Lili Reinhart
Lili Reinhart dated Cole Sprouse for three years Credit: Getty
Jack Martin and Lili looking cosy on September 12, 2025 in New York City Credit: Getty
Lili Reinhart dated former Disney child star, Cole Sprouse, 33, from 2017 until 2020 after meeting on the set of Riverdale.
Following a mutual break up, actor James Martin, 27, went viral for his parody of Cole in a controversial interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast in 2023.
Just one month later, Lili became romantically linked with James and rather adorably, are still going strong.
Simon Cowell
Simon Cowell has been engaged to Lauren Silverman since 2021 Credit: Getty
Simon pulled out of wedding plans to Mezhgan Hussainy in 2011 Credit: Xposure
BGT judge Simon Cowell, 65, has dated three brunette bombshells over the years…so eerily similar they could be sisters.
From 2002 to 2008 he dated English presenter, Terri Seymour, and then became engaged to make-up artist Mezhgan Hussainy from 2010 to 2011.
However, Simon revealed his engagement to sultry Mezhgan was “a big mistake” and her mistrust and anger made him feel suffocated.
The telly boss said at the time: “I’m attracted to crazy women. I encourage crazy behaviour and I make them crazy.
“I’m attracted to certain personalities who are difficult to control. So there are tantrums, tears and fights, which is all part of the drama. My life is really odd.”
Simon and Mezhgan split after he pulled out of their wedding plans amid blistering arguments, and began dating Lauren Silverman in 2013.
The couple, now engaged, share a son, Eric, along with Lauren’s son, Adam, from her previous marriage to Andrew Silverman.
Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman were married for seven years Credit: WireImage
Ethan met Ryan Shawhughes, his kids’ nanny while he was married Credit: Getty
Once upon a time, Ethan Hawke, 54, and Uma Thurman, 55, were the cutest couple in town.
Having met on the set of Gattaca, they started dating in 1996.
Two years later they married and had two kids until a “humiliating” break up in 2005.
Although not romantically involved at the time, The Dead Poet’s Society actor began dating his children’s nanny, Ryan Shawhughes, 42, whom he met while married to Uma.
The pair wed in 2008 and share many similarities.
Not only do they have blonde hair, but they have the same nose and sharp cheekbones.
Gavin Rossdale
Popstar Gwen Stefani is known for her daring looks and striking glam Credit: Instagram/gwenstefani
Xhoana X and Gavin Rossdale have been together since 2023 Credit: Alamy
Rockstar Gavin Rossdale met popstar Gwen Stefani in 1995 and married in 2002.
The pair split after Gwen discovered evidence of him having an affair with their nanny, Mindy Mann.
Nevertheless, it is rather obvious Gavin has a type as both Gwen and his current girlfriend Xhaona X, whom he started dating in 2023, share similarities in both looks and fashion choices.
Both rock bleach blonde hair, a signature dark lippy, pale foundation, and daring styles.
Kanye West
Bianca Censori has been married to Kanye West since 2022 Credit: Getty
Kim Kardashian filed for divorce after as she couldn’t cope with Kanye’s mood swings Credit: Getty
Iconic Kim Kardashian, 44, is renowned for her ultra-tight, super-skimpy fashion choices, alongside her dark brown hair and “iPhone face”.
Some might say she’s one of a kind, but it appears her ex-husband, Kanye West, 48, couldn’t get enough of her after their 2022 divorce.
Now married to Bianca Censori, 30, many have commented on their likeness, even speculating Kim often channels the architect’s dramatic looks.
Callum Turner
Callum Turner is engaged to popstar Dua Lipa Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
He was previously with influencer Victoria Villarroel Credit: Getty
Before meeting his superstar fiance Dua Lipa, Callum Turner had a very familiar looking girlfriend.
Callum is rumoured to have secretly dated Kylie Jenner’s former assistant, the stunning Victoria Villarroel, who looks strikingly similar to Dua, 30.
In fact, Victoria, 34, is rumoured to have been dining with Callum when he was first introduced to Dua at The River Cafe in London.
Dua has said she was with her dad having dinner the night they met. They got engaged last year.
Ashton Kutcher
Ashton Kutcher was 25-years-old when he met actress Demi Moore, then 40 Credit: Getty
Mila Kunis was 14 when she met Ashton, then 20, on That 70s Show Credit: Getty
Prior to becoming the hottest couple going, Ashton Kutcher, 47, was with equally beautiful actress Demi Moore, 62.
They were married from 2005 to 2013 but their 15-year age gap, sparked much controversy at the time.
Six years into their relationship, it was revealed Ashton had cheated on Demi with a younger woman.
Not long after, rumours circulated that the couple’s experimentation with threesomes had contributed to “blurred lines” in their relationship.
Ashton has now been married to That ’70s Show costar Mila Kunis, 42, for ten years.
Both stars share incredibly alike facial features and overall appearance.
