Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson Enjoying ‘Happy Reunion' Amid Romance Rumors: ‘The Spark Is Obvious' (Exclusive)
'The spark between them is very obvious and very natural, it's been a blissfully happy reunion for them,' an insider exclusively tells Star of the former Dawson's Creek costars.
'They're spending a lot of time together off set, apparently they've been dressing in disguise so they can enjoy the city together without getting mobbed,' added the source.
Holmes, 46, and Jackson, 47, were photographed on the set of her new movie in New York City on July 21, more than two decades after captivating viewers as the beloved characters Pacey and Joey in the WB show which spanned for six seasons from 1998 to 2003.
The mom of one has been utilizing many of her talents as she is set to direct and star in her new feature film trilogy, Happy Hours, which will also star Jackson, Deadline reported.
Happy Hours — which Holmes also helped write — follows their relationship as the duo navigates 'the challenges of careers, family responsibilities and the pursuit of love, despite life's inevitable obstacles.'
When they're on set, an eyewitness tells Star that Holmes and Jackson's strong bond is evident. 'They stick to themselves mostly and are always deep in conversation,' says the source.
Holmes and Jackson notably dated for around a year after Dawson's Creek debuted and ultimately went their separate ways after the hit series wrapped.
She went on to date Chris Klein from 2000 to 2005, and then tied the knot with Tom Cruise in 2006. Their divorce was finalized six years later in 2012.
Holmes was also romantically involved with Jamie Foxx from 2013 to 2019, and more recently, chef Emilio Vitolo Jr. from 2020 to 2021 and musician Bobby Wooten III for roughly nine months in 2022.
As for Jackson, he dated Diane Kruger for around 10 years from 2006 to 2016, later exchanging vows with Jodie Turner-Smith in 2019 before calling it quits in 2023. He was also romantically linked with actress Lupita Nyong'o — although it was reported they split in 2024.
With Holmes and Jackson working together again, fans are stirring with hopes of a rekindled romance.
'Clearly all the feelings are buzzing again but they're not going to go public with it anytime soon,' the source says of Holmes and Jackson. 'They're in the midst of filming and are very professional, not until they're done working would they ever cop to this.'
'Not to mention the hysteria that will happen when they do, it's going to create a frenzy, which they'll both want to avoid as long as possible,' adds the source. 'Josh is very discreet, but most of his friends assume things have moved past the just friends stage for them.'
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