From Sloaney Ponies to Pretty Boys and Brit Hunks… the 6 celebs who definitely have a type & why they’re stuck on repeat
MOST of us have a type when it comes to dating and celebrities are no exception, whether it's "pretty boys" or "Sloaney ponies" they're dating by the handful.
When Gavin Rossdale went public with his new girlfriend recently, fans were quick to poin tout that she looks identical to his ex-wife Gwen Stefani.
Just like the No Doubt singer, whom he had a messy break-up with in 2015, his new love interest Xhoana Xheneti could be seen sporting platinum blonde hair and similar facial features.
In fact, they look so similar that some fans ''thought it was Gwen'' on first glance.
But Gavin is not the only one who has went on to be in a relationship with someone who looks eerily similar to their former past partner.
Here, Fabulous take a look at all the times celebs proved that they have a distinct type. And our relationship expert, , reveals exactly what it means...
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Khloe Kardashian - tall basketball players
When it comes to Khloe Kardashian, there are two things we know for certain - she has ''bad luck'' with men, and the ones she's typically spotted with are handsome sportsmen, with a preference for basketball players.
Since her raise to fame in the early 2000s, the 39-year-old influencer has been linked to a number of familiar faces from the basketball court, including Lamar Odom.
The couple got engaged just weeks after meeting, and it took them just under ten days to then tie the knot in an extravagant Beverly Hills ceremony.
Unfortunately, it was not a fairytale ending, as in 2013, the marriage began to fall apart following the NBA player's cheating scandal and drug relapse.
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By December of that year, Khloé had filed for divorce and two years later, in 2015, both stars had finally signed divorce paper.
Just a year later, however, there was a new player in the scene - Tristan Thompson - but as Khloe came to discover, he was not just a player in the court but also in real life.
Throughout the years, they've had plenty of ups and downs, as the NBA player, 32, had been unfaithful to the Kardashian-Jenner clan star on a number of occasions - even admitting to becoming a father to another child he shared with Maralee Nichols.
Although the reality TV face forgave the Canadian-American sportsman and tried to make things work, ultimately, it was time to end the match.
The duo, who share two kids together, went their separate ways in 2023.
According to Kate, this dating patter ''might reflect an attraction to partners who possess qualities that evoke a strong emotional response, perhaps mirroring dynamics from past relationships''.
She added that these could be various dynamics, such as intense passion, dependency, unresolved issues and conflict.
Different dynamics in Khloe's relationships
- Intense Passion: Khloe might find herself drawn to partners who ignite strong feelings of passion and excitement, even if it means experiencing occasional conflict or drama.
- Dependency: In some cases, Khloe may have been in relationships where she felt a sense of dependency on her partner, either emotionally or financially. This dynamic could lead her to seek out partners who fulfill similar roles in her life.
- Conflict: If Khloe has experienced relationships characterized by frequent arguments or power struggles, she might be inclined to gravitate towards partners who elicit similar emotional responses, perhaps due to a subconscious familiarity or comfort with these dynamics.
- Unresolved Issues: Past relationships may have left Khloe with unresolved emotional issues or wounds. As a result, she might be drawn to partners who inadvertently trigger these unresolved feelings, leading to intense emotional responses.
Gigi Hadid - dark-haired pop stars
Meanwhile, Gigi Hadid - who was recently spotted with the acting legend Bradley Cooper - has a thing for dark-haired pop stars.
Most famous of these was her relationship with former One Direction star Zayn Malik.
They were one of the biggest A-list couples around before their split in 2021. The couple also welcomed a kid, daughter Khai, in 2020.
Another edgy popstar the supermodel has dated in the past include Joe Jonas, whom she dated for several months in 2015 when she was 20 and he was 25.
Gigi made her New York Fashion Week debut in 2014 but was already becoming known two years earlier for another reason - starring alongside her mum on cult show Real Housewives of Beverley Hills.
And our love guru thinks Gigi values someone who understands what it's like to be in the spotlight above everything else.
She added: ''This connection might also suggest an element of seeking emotional depth and creativity, traits often attributed to musicians.''
Blake Lively - pretty men... who also share the same name
Although when she first found fame big time on our TV screens as Serena Van Der Woodsen in Gossip Girl and was paired with handsome dark-haired men, in reality actress Blake Lively has a totally different type.
Not only does she prefer her Romeos to have slightly lighter hair, but they also happen to share the same moniker - Ryan.
The stunning Hollywood star, 36, had a brief romance with the Barbie heartthrob Ryan Gosling after they were papped “devouring” each other at a Blue Valentine after-party in 2010.
However, a year later, Blake found her one and only Ryan, the one she ended up marrying and having four adorable kids with - Ryan Reynolds.
Although there is no denying the two Ryans are indeed handsome, there's more underneath the surface, Kate reckoned.
''If we delve deeper using psychology, it might also suggest a pattern of being attracted to individuals who convey a strong sense of confidence and charm, qualities often amplified by societal approval.''
Jamie Laing - Sloaney Ponies
Meanwhile, back in the UK, there are also a few celebs who tend to gravitate towards one type more than any other, and amongst them is presenter and TV personality Jaimie Laing.
The 35-year-old, who is best known for appearing on the reality television series Made in Chelsea, has been linked to quite a few co-stars over the years.
Before tying the knot with the influencer Sophie Habboo - also lovingly nicknamed ''Habbs'' - Jaimie had a brief spark with fellow Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson.
Sadly for him at the time, their romance ended in a love triangle when Louise left him for Spencer Matthews, but that coupling didn't last either.
Another reality TV face we briefly saw Jamie with was Binky Felstead - after years of friendship, the pals decided to give a romantic relationship a shot.
However, despite dating for a bit, Jamie and Binky realised they were better off as friends and not lovers, and the two called it a day.
The relationship pro said: ''Jamie's relationships within his social circle from Made in Chelsea could be seen as an example of proximity effect, where individuals develop attractions to those they spend a significant amount of time with.
''This can be reinforced by shared experiences and values, creating a strong foundation for attraction beyond the initial surface-level connection.''
Jennifer Lawrence - British hunks
Are you single? Then you may be in luck, as the Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence is thought to have a thing for Brit men.
Maybe it's something to do with our humour - or the accent - but the 33-year-old stunner can't seem to resist a British chap.
Some of her past romances with men from the UK include Nicholas Hoult and the Coldplay front man Chris Martin, whom she began seeing around August 2014, five months after his ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow filed for divorce.
The two lovebirds dated for a while - however, the seemingly unlikely pairing ended the journey in 2015.
A source close to Martin told in 2015: “Chris doesn’t really want the relationship to end, but he needs to be flexible so he can see his family as much as possible with his own work schedule.
''He’s crazy about Jen but wants to keep his own schedule and be able to do what he wants when he wants to do it.”
Jennifer, on the other hand, had a rather different take on the matter, and a source close to her told the publication that she was “tired of Chris being so non-committal.”
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Whether she's aware of it or not, Kate thinks that Jennifer's love for British hunks ''may reflect an unconscious attraction to cultural or personality traits often stereotypically associated with British men, such as a certain type of humour, demeanour, or cultural values''.
''This pattern could suggest a subconscious preference for traits that feel familiar or desirable, based on past positive interactions or influences.''