**Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes Spark Romance Rumors on ‘Happy Hour’ Set**
*Published: September 22, 2025, 6:20 p.m. ET*
Joshua Jackson and Katie Holmes have reignited speculation about their long-rumored romance after the former *Dawson’s Creek* co-stars were spotted looking inseparable on the set of their new film *Happy Hour*, RadarOnline.com can reveal.
Holmes, 46, and Jackson, 47, secretly dated during the late 1990s while filming the hit teen drama before calling it quits after a year.
### Back Together Again?
Their on-screen chemistry as Joey Potter and Pacey Witter mirrored their off-screen relationship. Holmes told *Rolling Stone* in 1998, “I met somebody last year, I fell in love, I had my first love, and it was something so incredible and indescribable. I feel so fortunate because he’s now one of my best friends. It’s weird – it’s almost like a Dawson-and-Joey type thing now.”
During the pair’s recent stint on the *Happy Hour* set, Holmes – usually reserved in public following her toxic 2012 divorce from Tom Cruise – was photographed laughing openly with Jackson.
“Katie was clearly feeling more than friendship for Joshua,” one crew member claimed. “It’s obvious from the way she looked at him on that set. She’s very fond of him, and he gave plenty of signals back.”
### Leaning on Jackson
The pair have continued to fuel speculation that they are now quietly an item. In April, Jackson appeared on the podcast *Dinner’s On Me* and said, “Katie and I are very close.”
Behind the scenes, one source revealed that Holmes has admitted she feels a pull toward her first love. “Their long past together is a big part of why Katie finds Joshua so appealing,” an insider said. “Plus, he’s been wonderful with [her daughter] Suri when she’s come by the set, and for Katie, being a mother comes before anything else.”
Holmes has been single since splitting from musician Bobby Wooten III in 2022, while Jackson recently ended his marriage to Jodie Turner-Smith. Friends of the actress say reconnecting with Jackson has been “intoxicating” for her.
“Katie rarely goes on dates. She rejects most offers because she’s cautious and doesn’t trust easily. But with Joshua, there’s a comfort and familiarity she can lean on,” a close insider revealed.
### Conflicting Signs
Yet, not all signs point to a rekindled love story. Jackson has also been photographed in New York with multiple women, including *Bridgerton* actress Simone Ashley and Priya Jain, the ex-partner of actor Eric Dane.
“Joshua still wants it both ways,” a close friend said. “Katie’s circle is worried he hasn’t changed – he’s the same fun-loving guy he’s always been.”
His reputation as a serial monogamist precedes him, with Turner-Smith being his longest relationship to date. “He has plenty of charm, but commitment isn’t his strong suit,” one Hollywood source claimed. “Katie’s friends are nervous – the last thing she needs right now is more heartache.”
### A Cautious Heart
Holmes, who endured one of the most scrutinized celebrity splits of the 21st century when she left Cruise after nearly six years of marriage, has been cautious ever since.
One longtime friend shared, “Katie literally had to plan her escape using a burner phone. That experience still haunts her today.”
Despite the warning signs, Holmes remains drawn to Jackson.
“Katie’s enjoying herself with Joshua, and of course, feelings were bound to grow. Reuniting with her first love feels like the kind of ending she’s always wanted after such a complicated journey,” a source concluded.
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