Dawson’s Creekwas a coming-of age series that ran from 1998 until 2003. The show followed a group of high school friends as they navigated life, relationships, and family. Like anyhigh school series, the lives of the characters were filled with a lot of drama. Much of the show focused on the romantic relationship between Dawson Leery (James Van Der Beek) and his long-time friend Joey (Katie Holmes). At the same time, a new student, played by Michelle Williams, enters the picture, and we also follow the quirky friend Pacey (Joshua Jackson). Each character was unique in their own way, and they all blended together for a satisfying series about teenage years.
The show was on air for six seasons, and it is still streamed by audiences today. For many, the series can offer some nostalgia to a time before smartphones and social media ruled the world. The series had drama, as well as comedy, in every episode, and it constantly dealt with controversial topics for the time. For most of the cast,Dawson’s Creekwas theirfirst major breakthrough role, and many of them have gone on to be quite successful in film and television. Katie Holmes and Michelle Williams are both A-list actors, and Williams has been nominated for four Academy Awards. Let’s take a look at what the cast ofDawson’s Creekis up to today.
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James Van Der Beek
SinceDawson’s Creek, James Van Der Beek has continued to act and has appeared in several TV series and films. Most recently, Van Der Beek played Matt Bromley, a successful worker at the Trump Organization, on the FX series,Pose. He also played the voice of Boris in the animated series,Vampirina. As far as his personal life goes, Van Der Beek is married to business consultant Kimberly Brook and the two have six children.
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes is an A-list actor who has appeared in several successful films. She has also appeared intelevision series includingRay DonovanandThe Kennedys. Currently, Holmes is working on a film entitledRare Objectsfollowing a woman seeking a new life after a traumatic experience. Holmes is the co-writer, director, and will also be starring in the film. At the same time, Holmes directed, wrote, and acted in a film entitledAlone Together, which is currently in post-production. Shemade her directorial debutwith the filmAll We Had.
Joshua Jackson
Joshua Jackson, who played Pacey onDawson’s Creek, is still a successful actor who has taken roles in several films and TV series. Most recently, Jackson played opposite Reese Witherspoon in the FX series,Little Fires Everywhere, andhe also played Dr. Christopher Duntsch inDr. Death. It was recently announced that Jackson will be playing Dan Gallagher in theupcoming series,Fatal Attraction.
Michelle Williams
Michelle Williams is an award-winning actor and certainly one of the greatest talents working today. Recently, Williams won an Emmy for her performance of Gwen Verdon inFosse/Verdon. She also reprised her role of Anne Weying inVenom: Let There Be Carnage. Williams will be playing the role of Sammy’s Mother inSteven Spielberg’s upcoming film,The Fabelman’s, which will be based on the childhood of Spielberg himself.
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Mary-Margaret Humes
Mary-Margaret Humes played Dawson’s mother, Gail Leery, throughout the series. Humes continued to work in television in the years followingDawson’s Creek. Most recently, Humes has starred in several TV movies includingA Valentine’s MatchandA Feeling of Home. She has certainly become a staple of the Hallmark Channel television movies.
John Wesley Shipp
John Wesley Shipp played Dawson’s father, Mitch Leery. Shipp has been steadily working in both television and film since the series ended. He had a recurring role on the popular soap opera,One Life to Live. Most recently, Shipp has played Henry Allen onThe CW series,The Flash. Shipp also will be appearing in the upcoming dramatic film,Climbing Life.
Kerr Smith
Kerr Smith became a main character inDawson’s Creekin season three. His character made TV history as thefirst gay kissever seen on the small screen. Smith continues to act to this day and has appeared in several TV shows and films. He had a recurring role of Robert Quinn on the Freeform series,The Fosters.Kerr recently played Principal Holden Honey in the popular series,Riverdale. He also had a guest star role as Jacob Yorn in the medical drama,The Resident.
