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Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes came together on September 22, 2025, for a Dawson’s Creek reunion event in New York. The cast gathered on Broadway to read the original pilot episode in front of fans. The event was also planned as a fundraiser for F Cancer in support of James Van Der Beek.
The reunion of Joshua Jackson and Holmes also saw the return of some familiar faces from the popular show. Viewers had the opportunity to see the actors revive the characters that they had familiarized themselves with in the late 1990s. It was not only a celebration of the show but also an honor to Van Der Beek who has stage III colon cancer.
The event gave both the cast and the fans the opportunity to revel in the memories of the show, while raising money for cancer research. To most of the attending people, it was a flashback of how Dawson's Creek influenced television and the lives of people who grew up watching it. Many fans took to social media platforms to show their excitement for Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes' reunion.
"2025 has been Katie Holmes’ and Joshua Jackson’s year and I’m living for it" said a fan on X
"Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson @ Dawson’s Creek Reunion… my heart!!!" said another fan on X
"I just know Katie Holmes is so damn fun to be around" said a netizen on X
"I used to love this show growing up. Maybe I need to revisit it. Katie Holmes, forever crush." said another comment
Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes' reunion
The reunion revolved around Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes. In the performance, the two actors were holding hands and were leaning on each other in various aspects. The relationship between them made many fans recall the love affair between their characters, Pacey and Joey. Those were the moments that had the crowd cheering and applauding.
Other original cast members were also in attendance. People who participated in the reading included Michelle Williams, Kerr Smith, John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Hume, Meredith Monroe, Busy Philipps, Mary Beth Peil, and Nina Repeta. They were so present that they made the event seem like a full-fledged family gathering of Dawson’s Creek. James Van Der Beek also could not attend due to his treatment.
He also left video messages that were aired at the event. The cast and the audience were both responsive and emotional to his words. For the live reading, Lin-Manuel Miranda took the role of Dawson, and that night was special to all the viewers.
Charity and impact
The reunion was a fundraiser, as well as a celebration. Michelle Williams was a part of the leadership team, as were the other performers and producers of the show. Donations were made to F Cancer, a non-profit organization that has been involved in research and support programs of cancer victims.
Some of the cast members delivered brief speeches of how they are friends with Van Der Beek and how they should support him throughout his health fight. Their speeches demonstrated the nature of the bonds that have been formed with the show even several years after. The fans also participated by contributing and expressing themselves through online and on-site support.
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The concert ended with a sing-along of the theme song of the show, I Don’t Wanna Wait. Van Der Beek's children went on stage and headed the performance. It provided a powerful conclusion to the evening and connected the motifs of family, memory and support.
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