Nostalgia filled the air at Semma, a buzzy Indian restaurant in Manhattan, when Dawson’s Creek stars Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunited with fellow co-stars Michelle Williams and Busy Philipps. However, it wasn’t just a casual catch-up for the former onscreen lovers — fans believe something more might be brewing.
Holmes, 46, and Jackson, also 46, stayed behind after the rest of the group departed. According to an onlooker, the pair lingered long after dessert and later exited together in the same car, reigniting whispers of a rekindled romance.
Romance rumors resurface
Katie and Joshua, known to longtime fans as Joey and Pacey, famously dated offscreen during their teen drama days in the late ’90s. Though their young love didn’t last, both stars have continued to praise the bond they built on and off the set.
Recently, Jackson, now starring in Doctor Odyssey, confirmed that he and Katie remain very close. He shared that they share an unspoken understanding and familiarity that never faded. Holmes, for her part, once called their past relationship incredible and something she would always treasure.
Following Jackson’s 2023 divorce from actress Jodie Turner-Smith, with whom he shares a daughter, and Holmes’ years raising daughter Suri, 19, as a single mother after her 2012 split from Tom Cruise, both actors are currently unattached.
Dawson’s reboot on the table?
While an official romantic reunion hasn’t been confirmed, fans are thrilled by the possibility. Many took to social media to celebrate their dinner sighting, with one user writing that the Dawson’s Creek fan inside them is begging for Katie and Josh to give it another try.
But that’s not the only buzz surrounding the duo. According to an insider, there has been serious talk about a Dawson’s Creek reboot, with the original cast potentially onboard if the timing aligns. The source added that both Holmes and Jackson are open to the idea and have discussed it often.
Though the pair has kept quiet about whether their late-night outing was purely platonic, longtime fans are hoping life will imitate art once again. The original teen drama, which ran from 1998 to 2003, remains beloved for its emotional storytelling and iconic love triangles — none more memorable than Joey and Pacey’s.
For now, the reunion has left the door wide open. Whether on-screen or off, the chemistry between Holmes and Jackson is hard to deny — and fans will be watching closely for what comes next.
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