Celebs Who Dated Lookalikes of Their Exes

Celebrity dating stories often come with surprising parallels. Sometimes those parallels are more than coincidence, especially when a new partner draws heavy comparisons to a very famous former flame. It happens across sports, music, and film, and the patterns are hard to miss when you look at timelines and public appearances.

Below are well known cases where a star moved on with someone who sparked buzz for resembling an ex. Each entry sticks to the facts that made headlines at the time, from first sightings to relationship milestones, along with the specific details that fueled the lookalike chatter.

Kanye West

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian finalized their divorce in 2022 after a long relationship and four children. In early 2022 he was linked to model Chaney Jones, and the pair posted photos together and took trips that kept them in the news for months.
In 2023 he married architect and designer Bianca Censori after reports of a private ceremony. Public outings and fashion events with Bianca kept attention on the similarity narrative that had already surrounded his prior post divorce relationship.

Tom Brady

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen announced their divorce in October 2022 after more than a decade of marriage. By July 2023 he was linked to Irina Shayk, and they were photographed together multiple times in the months that followed.
Reports of additional meetups through 2024 kept the story alive, including sightings in major media markets. The pairing drew notice because of the shared high fashion background and familiar features that reminded many of his former spouse.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie separated in 2016 after a long partnership and high profile family life. In 2020 he briefly dated model Nicole Poturalski, and their appearances together included a visit to a French estate associated with his wine label.
In late 2022 he was linked to jewelry executive Ines de Ramon, with increasing visibility at industry events through 2023 and 2024. Nicole was repeatedly compared to Angelina in coverage at the time, and the comparisons continued to surface as his new relationship progressed.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk ended their relationship in early 2015. In 2016 he began seeing Georgina Rodríguez, who met him while working in retail in Madrid and later moved into modeling and television.
They welcomed daughter Alana Martina in 2017 and another daughter in 2022, and have appeared together in documentaries and at award shows. The connection gained attention partly because Georgina’s look and styling prompted frequent side by side comparisons with his previous partner.

Reggie Bush

Reggie Bush dated Kim Kardashian from 2007 to 2010 during the early years of her television fame. He later married Lilit Avagyan in 2014, and the couple has three children together.
Lilit’s background as a dancer and her public red carpet style often echoed elements that people associated with Kim during the same era. Wedding and family milestones kept the resemblance discussion in circulation for years after the earlier relationship ended.

Kris Humphries

Kris Humphries married Kim Kardashian in 2011 and the union ended that same year. In 2012 he was linked to Myla Sinanaj, and the relationship was covered extensively because of the timing and the visual parallels that media outlets highlighted.
Photos from New York and beach outings supplied repeated side by side comparisons. The attention focused on hair, makeup, and wardrobe choices that mirrored elements of his former spouse’s look at the time.

Tyga

Tyga and Kylie Jenner were on and off between 2014 and 2017 with frequent public appearances and tours. In 2016 he was seen with model Demi Rose during events in Europe, and photographers captured multiple outings in Cannes and elsewhere.
Coverage focused on striking similarities in styling and social media presentation that matched the public image of his previous partner. The comparisons followed both artists across club appearances and fashion weeks through the end of that year.

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey ended their relationship in 2022 after a widely followed year of red carpet events. In early 2023 he was linked to British model Amber Jepson, and the reports came with photo sets that reached international outlets.
The resemblance storyline centered on facial structure and fashion choices that echoed Lori’s public persona. Although the rumored pairing did not develop into a long term relationship, it was a clear example of a new interest drawing comparisons to a recent ex.

Liam Payne

Liam Payne and Maya Henry had an on and off engagement that ended in 2022. Soon after, he was linked to model Aliana Mawla, who had appeared in one of his music videos years earlier.
The renewed connection included photos that circulated across social platforms and entertainment pages. The resemblance discussion focused on hair, makeup, and camera angles in professional shoots that appeared similar to images associated with Maya.

Cole Sprouse

Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart dated for several years before confirming a split in 2020 after working together on ‘Riverdale’. In 2021 he began seeing model Ari Fournier, and they later made joint appearances on carpets and in interviews.
Fans and outlets noted similarities in facial features and editorial styling choices between Ari and his former co star partner. Side by side comparisons tended to use runway and portrait photography that emphasized those shared aesthetics.

Orlando Bloom

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr married in 2010 and separated in 2013 while continuing to co parent their son. He began dating Katy Perry in 2016, and they got engaged in 2019 before welcoming a daughter in 2020.
Media coverage often juxtaposed images of Katy and Miranda because both maintained high visibility in pop culture and fashion. The resemblance conversation focused on hair color, face shape, and red carpet glam that produced a familiar visual thread across years.

Neymar Jr.

Neymar Jr. and actress Bruna Marquezine had an on and off relationship that finally ended in 2018. In 2021 he began seeing model Bruna Biancardi, and they announced an engagement in 2022 before welcoming a daughter in 2023.
The pairing fueled lookalike talk because both partners shared similar first names and comparable features in editorial photos. Their breakups and reconciliations kept the story in headlines, which repeated the resemblance angle throughout their timeline.

Alex Rodriguez

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez ended their engagement in April 2021. By late 2022 he was publicly linked to fitness professional Jac Cordeiro, with sightings in Miami and New York that drew coverage.
Stories frequently ran side by side photos of Jac and Jennifer, noting comparable gym focused lifestyles and camera ready styling. The appearances together at restaurants and during family time kept that narrative in play through the following year.

The Weeknd

The Weeknd and Bella Hadid dated on and off from 2015 to 2019 with multiple red carpet appearances. In early 2022 he was linked to Simi Khadra, a DJ and model who is part of the duo Simi and Haze and a former friend of the Hadid circle.
The resemblance angle centered on shared features and a similar fashion profile that appeared in event photography. Reports highlighted club dates and birthday gatherings that coincided with a new wave of comparisons to his well known ex.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk and Amber Heard dated around 2016 and 2017 after meeting through mutual work circles. In early 2022 he was seen with actress Natasha Bassett, who gained wider attention through her role in ‘Elvis’.
Coverage of their outings quickly drew attention to visual similarities that echoed Amber’s public image during the years of their relationship. The combination of movie promotion and high profile tech news kept the comparison in wide circulation at the time.

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