Katie Holmes has set fans’ hearts racing, not with a grand declaration, but with something far more subtle.
The actress, 47, sparked fresh speculation about her relationship with former co-star Joshua Jackson after quietly “liking” a series of romantic comments on Instagram, following their recent reunion.
The post in question, shared on April 16, featured a striking image of Holmes with her arms wrapped warmly around Joshua as they promoted their upcoming film Happy Hours. Alongside it, she wrote: "We are so thrilled to be a part of the Tribeca Film Festival this June with our film Happy Hours. So many beautiful people worked on this project. And working with Josh again was a dream." But it wasn’t just the image or caption that caught fans' attention, it was what came next.
© GC ImagesAmong the flood of responses, several hopeful followers suggested the pair should rekindle their romance, with one writing, "They should be a couple," and another wishing the post was a "hard launch." Rather than ignore the comments, Katie quietly acknowledged them, hitting the like button and sending the internet into a spin.
For longtime fans, the moment feels especially nostalgic. Katie and Joshua first fell in love during the early days of Dawson's Creek, dating between 1998 and 1999 while filming the hit teen drama. Though their relationship ended, the pair remained close, continuing to work together until the show wrapped in 2003, and maintaining a bond that has clearly stood the test of time.
© GC ImagesTheir recent appearances together have only added fuel to the fire. Just days before the Instagram post, the duo stepped out side by side at a New York gala screening, looking relaxed, comfortable and undeniably close.
Now, their on-screen reunion in Happy Hours is bringing them back together in a new way. Set in New York City, the film follows two former lovers reconnecting years after their relationship ended without closure, a storyline that feels almost poetic given their own shared history.
© Getty ImagesKatie not only stars in the project but also wrote and directed it, crafting what Joshua has described as a deeply personal and meaningful story. Speaking on the Today show, he said: "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."
© GC ImagesBoth stars have had high-profile relationships since their Dawson’s Creek days. Joshua was married to Jodie Turner-Smith, with whom he shares a daughter, before their split in 2023. Katie, meanwhile, was famously married to Tom Cruise from 2006 to 2012, and the former couple share daughter Suri.
