Love Island fans have been captivated by Yasmin Hadlow since her arrival in the villa, but many have been unable to pinpoint why she seems so familiar. Now, viewers have identified that the 23-year-old recruitment consultant from Kent bears a striking resemblance to American pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter.
Yasmin entered the Love Island villa at the start of series 13 alongside George Knight, immediately turning heads with her pretty features and bubbly personality. Since then, she has been at the centre of romantic tension, with Aidan Murphy seeking a second chance after their romance fizzled, Lorenzo Alessi gushing over her in recoupling speeches, and Casa Amor boy Tommy admitting she was just his type.
Fans Spot the Likeness
Viewers took to Reddit to share side-by-side photos of Yasmin and the Espresso hitmaker, noting the uncanny similarities. "Was tryna figure out for ages why Yasmin looks so familiar/where I've seen her before," explained one social media user. "Is it just me or do her and Sabrina Carpenter share a lot of facial similarities????"
Another fan agreed: "Yeah I've thought this from the second we saw her! They could be Polly pocket twins." A third viewer joked: "I've called her Sabrina Carpenter in my head from the moment she walked in." Others simply referred to her as "Yasmina Carpenter," with one fan admitting: "Oh me and my bf just call her that [Sabrina Carpenter] out loud I forget her real name sometimes lol."
More Than Just a Facial Resemblance
The similarities extend beyond facial features. Sabrina Carpenter stands at just five feet tall, while Yasmin is only 5 foot 1 inch, giving both a petite frame. Both also share a dolly-like look and often style their hair in glamorous bouncy curls, enhancing their strong eyebrows and glittering eyes with makeup. An entire Reddit thread is now dedicated to the facial similarities between the reality star and the ex-Disney actress.
Since the thread emerged, other Love Island 2026 cast members have been compared to celebrities. Some fans think Lorenzo Alessi resembles Mr Big from Sex and the City, played by Chris Noth. Lola Deal is said to share similarities with Lacey Chabert, who played Gretchen Wieners in the 2004 teen comedy Mean Girls. New boy Tommy Stagg has been likened to Aidan and Kavan Murphy's brothers due to his combed-back mousey hair and perfect teeth.
Yasmin's Journey in the Villa
Yasmin's natural beauty, doe-eyed look, and sweet character have made her a fan favourite. Her arrival as a bombshell shook up the villa dynamics, and she has remained a central figure in the series. As the season progresses, viewers are eager to see if her celebrity doppelgänger status will continue to be a talking point.
