Katie Holmes Fuels Dating Speculation with Joshua Jackson
Fans of Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are buzzing with excitement over potential signs that the beloved Dawson's Creek co-stars have rekindled their romance. The speculation has intensified as the pair promote their new collaborative film, Happy Hour, with Holmes subtly hinting at a renewed relationship through her social media activity.
Social Media Clues Spark Hope
On April 22, 2026, Katie Holmes posted a professional photograph to her Instagram account, which boasts 3.2 million followers. In the image, she is seen with her arms wrapped around Joshua Jackson's shoulders. The caption expressed her enthusiasm for their film's inclusion in the Tribeca Film Festival in June, noting, "We are so thrilled to be a part of the Tribeca Film Festival this June with our film Happy Hour. So many beautiful people worked on this project. And working with Josh again was a dream."
However, it was not the picture itself that suggested a romantic reunion, but rather Holmes' interactions with fan comments. She actively liked numerous posts from followers who expressed hope that the two were back together. Comments such as "Could you be anymore gorgeous together?" and "Please get married in real life and heal our millennial hearts" received her approval, leaving many convinced that the pair have reconciled.
A History of Connection
Katie Holmes, 47, and Joshua Jackson, 47, first dated briefly in 1998 and 1999 while filming the iconic television series Dawson's Creek. Although their romantic relationship was short-lived, they maintained a close friendship throughout the remainder of the show's production and beyond. Their latest project, Happy Hour, which Holmes wrote and directed, marks another professional collaboration, highlighting their enduring bond.
Speaking about the film on the Today Show, Jackson praised Holmes, stating, "Katie wrote this beautiful story for the two of us… There are these people in your life, she's a lifelong friend now, and for us to be able to go back and do this again… was kind of magical."
Current Relationship Status
Both Holmes and Jackson are believed to be single, adding fuel to the romance rumors. Holmes split from her husband, Tom Cruise, in 2012, while Jackson divorced Jodie Turner-Smith in 2023. Their availability has only heightened fan anticipation and speculation about a potential reunion.
As the Happy Hour promotional tour continues, audiences are eagerly watching for more hints about the nature of Holmes and Jackson's relationship, hoping that this 1990s couple might find love again off-screen.
