“Kevin Costner’s New Love Resembles His Estranged Wife — Which Male Stars Have Dated Lookalikes of Their Exes?”
Kevin Costner’s new romance has sparked plenty of buzz — and for a very intriguing reason.
Following a difficult and very public divorce from his wife Christine Baumgartner last year, the Bodyguard star, now 70, has gone public with his relationship with Kelly Noonan Gores, 46 — who bears a remarkable resemblance to his estranged wife.
Meanwhile, Poppy Delevingne’s ex-husband James Cook surprised fans by announcing that his girlfriend Lauren Brown is expecting their first child. While the baby news thrilled many, Lauren’s striking similarity to Poppy also caught people’s attention.
It’s not uncommon for celebrities to reveal they have a “type” when it comes to romance. Many stars seem to follow a familiar pattern, dating partners who look remarkably like their previous significant others.
For example, Channing Tatum’s relationship with raven-haired singer Jessie J, which lasted from 2018 to 2020, left fans stunned due to her uncanny resemblance to his ex-wife Jenna Dewan, whom he was married to from 2009 until 2018.
Similarly, Gwen Stefani’s ex Gavin Rossdale has been spotted with girlfriend Xhoana Xheneti, who shares a striking likeness to Gwen — from her bleach-blonde hair to her bold makeup style. And Simon Cowell’s dating history clearly shows his preference for stunning brunettes.
Kevin Costner — Christine Baumgartner / Kelly Noonan Gores
After finalizing his divorce from Christine last year, Kevin seems to have quietly found love again with Kelly Noonan Gores. The two blondes, both 20 years younger than Kevin, share similar facial features, suggesting he has a particular type. Rumors of their romance surfaced after both were spotted separately at the JAS Labor Day Experience festival in Aspen. An insider revealed, “Kevin is dating and happy again after a very dark time. He’s been seeing Kelly, and they were together in Aspen in late July. He’s keeping it low-key to avoid the spotlight.”
James Cook — Lauren Brown / Poppy Delevingne
James and Poppy married in 2014 at a star-studded ceremony in Kensington but grew apart over the years. While their split was never officially announced, Poppy started dating Prince Constantine Alexios of Greece and Denmark in 2023, fueling speculation of their permanent separation. James shocked fans when he introduced his girlfriend Lauren Brown, who bears a striking resemblance to Poppy. In April, James proposed to Lauren during a holiday in Bhutan, and recently he shared the happy news of their expected baby with a photo of Lauren’s baby bump on Instagram.
Channing Tatum — Jessie J / Jenna Dewan
Channing and Jenna met on the set of Step Up in 2006, married in 2009, and separated in 2018, with their divorce finalizing in 2019. Shortly after, Channing started dating singer Jessie J, whose raven hair and athletic build closely resemble Jenna’s. Their relationship lasted until 2020 and drew attention for the striking similarities between the two women.
Gavin Rossdale — Xhoana Xheneti / Gwen Stefani
Gavin has been frequently seen with Xhoana Xheneti, known professionally as XHOANA X, who looks remarkably like his ex-wife Gwen Stefani. From her long blonde locks to her chiselled cheekbones and edgy style, the resemblance is hard to miss. Gavin and Gwen divorced in 2016 after 14 years of marriage, amid reports of infidelity. Gwen has since remarried country star Blake Shelton.
Ethan Hawke — Ryan Shawhughes / Uma Thurman
Ethan and Uma Thurman married in 1998 after meeting on the set of Gattaca, having two children together before divorcing in 2003. In 2008, Ethan married Ryan Shawhughes, who had previously been the nanny for his children with Uma. Ryan, a blonde beauty with sharp features, fits the type Ethan seems to prefer. Despite rumors, Ethan has denied that his marriage to Ryan was the cause of his split from Uma.
Sir Lenny Henry — Lisa Makin / Dawn French
After splitting from Dawn French in 2010 following a 25-year marriage, Lenny began dating Lisa Makin in 2012. Lisa shares Dawn’s distinctive hairstyle — a heavy fringe and bob — reinforcing the idea that Lenny has a preferred look.
Robin Thicke — April Love Geary / Paula Patton
Robin and Paula Patton were together for over two decades before divorcing in 2015. Shortly after, Robin started dating April Love Geary, who closely resembles Paula, both being stunning brunettes. Their relationship quickly went public in 2015.
Marc Anthony — Shannon de Lima / Jennifer Lopez
Marc Anthony married Jennifer Lopez in 2004 after dating briefly in the late ’90s, but their marriage ended in 2014. He later married model Shannon de Lima, who bears an incredible resemblance to Jennifer. Their marriage lasted from 2014 to 2017, continuing Marc’s pattern of dating lookalikes.
