It's a "Dawson's Creek" reunion!
Joshua JacksonandKatie Holmesstepped out on Tuesday, April 14, to attend a screening of the new documentary "Brunello: The Gracious Visionary" in New York City.
The former "Dawson's Creek" costars smiled from ear to ear as they locked arms and posed together on the red carpet.
Jackson and Holmes starred together on the classic teen drama series "Dawson's Creek," which ran on The WB from 1998 to 2003. The two actors also dated in the 1990s. While appearing on the "Dinner's on Me"podcast in 2025, Jackson noted that he and Holmes are still "very close."
Former "Dawson's Creek" costars Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes walked the red carpet together at a New York film screening. See their touching reunion at the star-studded gala screening of "Brunello: The Gracious Visionary" at Lincoln Center on April 14, 2026, in New York City.
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Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes attend the Brunello Cucinelli documentary premiere held at Lincoln Center on April 14, 2026, in New York. Jackson and Holmes starred together on the classic teen drama series "Dawson's Creek," which ran on The WB from 1998 to 2003. The two actors also dated in the 1990s.
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Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes are all smiles at the screening in New York City.
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Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes pose together at the screening of "Brunello: The Gracious Visionary."
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Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson's reunion is pure 'Dawson’s Creek'
Former"Dawson's Creek" costars Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes walked the red carpettogether at a New York film screening. See their touching reunion at the star-studded gala screening of "Brunello: The Gracious Visionary" at Lincoln Center on April 14, 2026, in New York City.
The pair are soon set to reunite on screen,according to Deadline, as Holmes is directing and starring in a planned film trilogy called "Happy Hours" that will also star Jackson.
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Joshua Jacksonbreaks silence on James Van Der Beek's death
The reunion comes two months after the death of Jackson and Holmes' "Dawson's Creek" costar James Van Der Beek. The actordied on Feb. 11 at age 48after a battle with cancer. Jackson and Holmes both participated in a "Dawson's Creek"cast reunion last yearto support Van Der Beek as he fought stage 3 colorectal cancer.
Speaking onthe "Today" show in March, Jackson said he was still processing Van Der Beek's death.
From "Dawson's Creek" darling to "Dancing With the Stars," James Van Der Beek, who died Feb. 11 at 48, made a name for himself in film and television in the early '90s. Revisit the actor's most memorable roles and career highlights, starting with Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery in "Dawson's Creek." " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />
In this photo taken in 1997, the cast of "Dawson's Creek": Katie Holmes (Joey Potter), James Van Der Beek (Dawson Leery), Michelle Williams (Jennifer Lindley) and Joshua Jackson (Pacey).
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James Van Der Beek and John Voight star in "Varsity Blues" in 1999.
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James Van Der Beek and Heather McComb attend the GLAAD Awards on April 15, 2000, at the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California.
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James Van Der Beek of "Dawson's Creek" arrives at the WB Network's 2001 All-Star Party on Jan. 6, 2001, in Pasadena, California.
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James Van Der Beek (seen here in 2001) stars as Dawson Leery in TV's "Dawson's Creek."
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James Van Der Beek and Jessica Simpson at the Nickelodeon's 14th annual Kids' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Los Angeles on April 21, 2001.
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James Van Der Beek plays in a softball game between the Hollywood All-Stars and the San Francisco Forty Niners Alumni on June 8, 2002, at the Network Associates Coliseum in Oakland, California.
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James Van Der Beek attends the launch of the "uBid for Hurricane Relief" charity auction and benefit at the Empire Ballroom on Oct. 15, 2005, in Las Vegas.
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James van der Beek arrives at a private performance of Cirque Du Soliel's "Delirium" on Sept. 14, 2006, in Los Angeles.
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James Van Der Beek attends the 50th annual Hollywood Stars Game at the Dodger Stadium on June 21, 2008, in Los Angeles.
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Ian Somerhalder and James Van Der Beek arrive at the Golden Globes party on Dec. 8, 2009.
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James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Brook attend the "William Vincent" after-party during Tribeca Film Festival at The Gates on April 25, 2010, in New York City.
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James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Van Der Beek attend HBO's post-Golden Globe Awards party held at the Beverly Hilton hotel on Jan. 16, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
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James Van Der Beek speaks during Logo's NewNowNext Awards at Avalon on April 7, 2011, in Hollywood.
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Phoenix, James Van Der Beek, Mimi Imfurst and Alexis Mateo onstage during Logo's NewNowNext Awards at Avalon on April 7, 2011, in Hollywood.
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Liza Lapira, James Van Der Beek and Krysten Ritter speak during the "Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23" panel during the ABC portion of the Winter TCA Tour held at the Langham Huntington Hotel and Spa on Jan. 10, 2012, in Pasadena, California.
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James Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly Van Der Beek attend the premiere of "The Grey" at Regal Cinemas LA LIVE on Jan. 11, 2012.
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James Van Der Beek accepts the Icon Award during the 14th annual Young Hollywood Awards presented by Bing at Hollywood Athletic Club on June 14, 2012, in Hollywood.
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Damon Wayans Jr. and James Van Der Beek present at the 2012 Emmys at the Nokia Theatre.
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James Van Der Beek visits "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" at Rockefeller Center on Oct. 26, 2012, in New York City.
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Kimberly Van Der Beek and James Van Der Beek attend the "Labor Day" premiere during Toronto International Film Festival at Ryerson Theatre on Sept. 7, 2013, in Toronto, Canada.
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James Van Der Beek, son Joshua Van Der Beek, daughter Olivia Van Der Beek and wife Kimberly Van Der Beek arrive at the 11th annual John Varvatos Stuart House Benefit at John Varvatos Boutique on April 13, 2014, in Los Angeles.
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James Van Der Beek and son Joshua Van Der Beek attend the John Varvatos 11th annual Stuart House Benefit at John Varvatos Boutique on April 13, 2014.
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James Van Der Beek and Shad Moss speak during the "CSI: Cyber" panel as part of the CBS/Showtime Winter Television Critics Association press tour on Jan. 12, 2015, in Pasadena, California.
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James Van Der Beek throws out the first pitch between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Sep 7, 2017.
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From left, POSE honorees James Van Der Beek, Charlayne Woodard, Hailie Sahar, Our Lady J, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Ryan Murphy, Janet Mock, Billy Porter, Steven Canals, Dyllon Burnside, Mj Rodriguez and Ryan Jamaal Swain attend the Trevor Project's TrevorLIVE LA at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Dec. 3, 2018, in Beverly Hills, California.
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James Van Der Beek stops by the WarnerMedia Lodge for "Elevating Storytelling with AT&T" during Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 24, 2020, in Park City, Utah.
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James Van Der Beek attends Operation Smile's 11th annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge on April 1, 2023, in Park City, Utah.
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James Van Der Beek, pictured here with his children, attends Operation Smile's 11th annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge on April 1, 2023, in Park City, Utah.
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James Van Der Beek arrives at the premiere of Prime Video Series "Overcompensating" at Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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James Van Der Beek, Connie Britton and Benito Skinner arrive at the premiere of Prime Video Series "Overcompensating" at the Hollywood Palladium on May 14, 2025, in Los Angeles.
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James Van Der Beek's career from 'Dawson's Creek' to 'Varsity Blues'
From "Dawson's Creek" darling to "Dancing With the Stars," James Van Der Beek,who died Feb. 11 at 48, made a name for himself in film and television in the early '90s.Revisit the actor's most memorable roles and career highlights, starting with Van Der Beek as Dawson Leery in "Dawson's Creek."
Katie Holmesshares 'deep gratitude' for James Van Der Beek after death
"For me as a father now, the enormity of that tragedy for his family hits me in a very different way than just as a colleague," he said. "So I think the processing is ongoing."
Jackson also spoke on "Today" last month about reuniting with Holmes on "Happy Hours," calling the film a "beautiful love story in three parts."
"She's a lifelong friend now, and for us to be able to go back and get to do this again, and honestly, for her to create that space for us, was kind of magical," he said.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson step out together in sweet reunion
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