Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson
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A reference to American actress Katie Holmes (born December 18, 1978) and Canadian-American actor Joshua Jackson (born June 11, 1978), famous for their roles as Joey Potter and Pacey Witter—the iconic on-screen romantic duo—in the 1990s teen drama series Dawson's Creek (1998–2003). The pair briefly dated in real life from late 1998 to early 1999.
In recent years, particularly in 2025–2026, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson have reunited professionally, filming together on projects like the set of Happy Hours and appearing side-by-side at events such as the April 14, 2026, New York City red carpet premiere of the documentary Brunello: The Gracious Visionary, reigniting fan nostalgia for their chemistry.
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Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson's latest red carpet stroll felt like a Dawson's Creek reboot nobody knew they needed.
Fans lost it when Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson shared a laugh on set, proving some teen heartthrobs age like fine Capeside wine.
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson remind us that the best plot twists come decades later, minus the dramatic teen angst.
Spotting Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson together again has everyone wondering if Pacey's charm finally won Joey over for good.