Comparing Zooey Deschanel’s Exes to HGTV’s Jonathan Scott

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott might seem like an unusual pair, but the actress with her quirky charm and the home renovation expert have proven that different aesthetics can blend beautifully. Many fans of “New Girl” were curious about Jonathan when he entered Zooey’s life because he stood in contrast to her previous partners.

The couple first met on an episode of “Carpool Karaoke.” While Deschanel is often associated with music thanks to her folk duo She & Him, Jonathan also shares a love for music, although his dream of forming a country music boy band with his brothers never came to fruition. Their connection over music was solidified by their shared enthusiasm for environmental causes.

Despite Deschanel’s past relationships with indie artists, perhaps the differences between Jonathan and her exes offer a more stable foundation for their future together.

Zooey Deschanel dated “Legally Blonde” actor Matthew Davis during her blonde phase from 2000 to 2001. Davis shared details about his spontaneous 2018 proposal to Kiley Casciano in a since-deleted Instagram post, noting how they got married within hours of the proposal at a strip-mall chapel, only to divorce in 2023.

In contrast, Jonathan Scott is more deliberate in his romantic gestures. His 2023 engagement to Deschanel took place at Edinburgh Castle, where he meticulously planned a romantic proposal complete with a band playing their favorite song. Jonathan’s approach to significant life moments involves careful planning, a trait that starkly contrasts with Davis’s spontaneity.

Jonathan Scott and “Asteroid City” star Jason Schwartzman are quite different. Schwartzman comes from a lineage of Hollywood royalty, whereas Scott once worked humble jobs like cleaning toilets at a refinery. Another stark difference is their heights; Scott towers at six-foot-five, while Schwartzman stands at five-foot-six. This height difference played into their interactions with Deschanel in interesting ways.

Schwartzman, who dated Deschanel from 2003 to 2005, later married interior designer Brady Cunningham. However, their relationship’s dynamic differed from Scott and Deschanel’s collaborative nature. Cunningham had to dismiss Schwartzman’s impractical home design ideas, much unlike how smoothly Scott’s practical craftsmanship meshes with Deschanel’s input.

Ben Gibbard and Jonathan Scott are worlds apart, from their jobs to their attitudes toward Los Angeles. Gibbard, who married Deschanel in 2009, disliked living in L.A. and never wanted to collaborate professionally with his wife. In contrast, Scott thrives in L.A. and enjoys working alongside Deschanel. They have teamed up for projects like “Celebrity IOU” and a photoshoot for a magazine, showcasing their combined talents.

While Scott cherishes creating a home with Deschanel in L.A., Gibbard preferred Seattle and focused more on his music than his marital home life.

After her split from Gibbard, Zooey Deschanel dated Jamie Linden, a screenwriter known for “We Are Marshall” and “Dear John.” Linden dabbled in directing but found the experience too demanding and preferred the more flexible schedule of screenwriting. In contrast, Jonathan Scott is constantly on camera, working on multiple projects that require substantial on-set time and physical labor.

Scott’s dedication to his career, which involves frequent appearances and interactions, contrasts sharply with Linden’s preference for staying behind the scenes.

Zooey Deschanel’s marriage to producer Jacob Pechenik was notably private. They kept their relationship and engagement under wraps, a sharp contrast to the public nature of her relationship with Jonathan Scott. After their 2023 engagement, Deschanel eagerly shared the news on Instagram, something she hadn’t done with Pechenik.

Even after their divorce, Pechenik maintained an amicable relationship with Deschanel, co-parenting their children and working together on their company, Lettuce Grow. Scott, however, has expressed some tension regarding his past relationships, revealing personal grievances publicly, unlike Pechenik’s more composed demeanor.