Pacey and Joey Reunite: Joshua Jackson Celebrates Katie Holmes on Happy Hours Red Carpet

Nearly a quarter century after Dawson’s Creek wrapped, Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes are sharing screen time again—and the 47-year-old actor can barely contain his gratitude. On Tuesday, June 9, Jackson took to Instagram to pen what he called a Katie appreciation post, crediting Holmes for shepherding their upcoming film Happy Hours from concept to premiere.

The timing was perfect. Just three days earlier, on Saturday, June 6, the pair debuted the movie at the Tribeca Film Festival, walking the red carpet hand-in-hand and reminding the world that their connection runs deep. For fans who grew up watching Jackson’s Pacey Witter and Holmes’Joey Potter navigate adolescence on television, the reunion felt like coming full circle—especially for a film about a couple deciding whether their relationship deserves a second chance.

Jackson’s Instagram caption was more than polite acknowledgment. He spoke of Holmes’light, generosity, and tenacity as she brought what he called a wonderful, loving, hopeful story into the world. He also praised her leadership and commitment to kindness, strength through compassion, to truth and the essential hopefulness of existence. There’s admiration there, sure, but also a kind of awe—the kind you hear when someone’s reconnecting with a person who mattered during a formative chapter of their life.

What’s particularly striking is how Jackson framed their reunion at Tribeca. He told reporters that the time spent together when they were young is very precious to both of us, and described their connection as one of the core personal and professional relationships in his life. That’s not casual co-star talk. That’s someone acknowledging that certain bonds transcend decades and career paths.

The Happy Hours trilogy, which follows the relationship question at its heart, marks the first time these two have worked together since Dawson’s Creek ended in 2003. They briefly dated offscreen for about a year after the show’s 1998 debut, but their professional chemistry apparently never faded. Jackson added that he was both flattered and very excited to have the opportunity to come back and share this space with you after all of these years.

For those who’ve spent years wondering what happened to their beloved TV couple, this isn’t just another celebrity reunion story. It’s a testament to the staying power of genuine connection—the kind that can weather two decades and still feel like home.