The “Dawson’s Creek” fandom is officially in a tailspin. On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Katie Holmes sent the internet into a frenzy after she was caught “liking” several Instagram comments suggesting that she and her former costar and first love, Joshua Jackson, should finally get back together. The Katie Holmes Joshua Jackson dating rumors April 2026 have reached a fever pitch, but despite the social media “clues,” sources say the two are currently just “the best of friends.”
The speculation began when Holmes, 47, posted a professional photo on April 16 featuring her arms slung around Jackson, 47. The post was intended to celebrate their professional reunion in the upcoming romantic drama Happy Hours, which Holmes wrote and directed. However, fans quickly bypassed the career news to focus on the chemistry in the shot.
Holmes proceeded to “like” several pointed comments from nostalgic stans, including:
• “They should be a couple.”
• “Wish this was a hard launch.”
• “My favorite couple of all time… please get married in real life and heal our millennial hearts.”
While the “likes” seem like a major signal, insiders are urging fans to keep their “Joey and Pacey” fan fiction in check. According to TMZ, a source close to the pair says the hype is “funny” and that Holmes was likely just acknowledging the enduring love for their iconic TV characters.
However, the timing for a real-life rekindling has never been better. Both stars are currently single:
• Joshua Jackson: Finalized his divorce from Jodie Turner-Smith in 2025 and recently ended a brief fling with Lupita Nyong’o.
• Katie Holmes: Has not been publicly linked to anyone since her 2022 split from musician Bobby Wooten III.
Fans won’t have to wait long to see the duo’s “off the charts” chemistry on screen. Their film, Happy Hours, is set to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival this June. Jackson has publicly called Holmes a “lifelong friend” and expressed that working with her again was a “dream.” Whether those dreams translate into a “real-life fairytale” remains to be seen, but for now, the two are simply enjoying the ride of their latest professional collaboration.
