Vanessa Lachey In Black Bikini Is Mistaken For Khloé Kardashian

By Glory-Anna Oshafi on August 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT

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Vanessa Lachey did the big chop and revealed her new look in a mirror selfie shared on Instagram. The 44-year-old actress, model, and TV host stunned in a black bikini that had many questioning her age, with some saying she looks younger.

One fan noticed a resemblance to Khloé Kardashian. Could it be because of the new haircut?

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Vanessa Lachey’s Mirror Pictures

Vanessa Lachey gave fans a peek into her glam session and new bob haircut with a carousel of mirror selfies. The NCIS Hawai’i and Fantastic Four star posed in what appears to be a spacious glam room, striking poses that highlighted not just her figure, but her new haircut.

She wore a black strapless bandeau bikini top that framed her neckline and collarbones. The top had a sleek and minimal cut that didn’t draw attention to her chest, but rather put the spotlight on the fresh bob haircut.

The bottoms were high-cut and cheeky, sitting snugly on her hips. The bikini’s simplicity seemed perfect for her intentions: showing off her new haircut.

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In the first slide, she posed for a full-length mirror selfie, then gave fans a closer look in the second image. Fans immediately noticed the bob and rushed to the comments to share their thoughts.

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Where’s The Resemblance?

Many fans shared how beautiful Vanessa Lachey looked with short hair. A fan complimented, “Your hair is awesome.” More compliments poured in from other fans: “Love your haircut. You are gorgeous.”

Another follower commeneted, “Gorgeous love it! I just went short too.”

Even Nick Lachey, her husband, jumped in with a, “Damn, that’s my wife.”

While many people saw Vanessa Lachey, one person couldn’t help but notice a resemblance to Khloé Kardashian.

The commenter wrote, “At first glance I thought it was Khloé Kardashian.” Judging by Khloé's latest Instagram posts, she has long hair again. But the fan probably remembers her bob phase from earlier this year, and Vanessa’s selfie could pass as a twin.

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Vanessa Lachey Is Glam In A Bikini For Netflix

In the caption of the post, Vanessa hinted that the look was for Netflix, teasing, “Bikini BOB. Got glam in a bikini… only for @netflix!” She didn’t elaborate, but fans know she’s been busy co-hosting Netflix reality shows like Love Is Blind and The Ultimatum, alongside husband Nick Lachey. The duo was even nominated for Netflix’s Reality Host with the Most.

Whatever Lachey was glammed up for, it’s clear that she understood the assignment and delivered.

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New Haircut, New Era

Vanessa Lachey starred as the lead actress in NCIS: Hawai’i for its three-season run before the show was cancelled in April 2024. Many fans still express their disappointment to date.

One fan wrote under her post, “Looking so good Vanessa. I was very disappointed when NCIS Hawaii was canceled.” Another added, “Now I’m even more angry at CBS and Paramount for canceling NCIS Hawaii.”

Since then, Vanessa Lachey has relocated from Hawaii back to Los Angeles. She now appears to be having fun, serving fresh new looks, and enjoying hosting Netflix shows.

Vanessa And Nick Lachey, 19 Years Together

The Lacheys are still one of the internet’s favorite low-key couples. They’ve been together for 19 years, married for 14 years, and have three children. The couple recently celebrated their marriage anniversary with throwbacks and heartfelt captions.

Vanessa and Nick Lachey stay working and winning together.

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