Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Hollywood actress Katie Holmes recently made headlines after her Instagram post sparked a wave of speculation about a possible romantic reunion with her ex-boyfriend, Joshua Jackson.
The began on Thursday, April 16, 2026, when Holmes posted a photo of herself and Jackson on her personal Instagram account.
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In the post, Katie Holmes is seen embracing Joshua Jackson tightly, and both are smiling broadly at the camera.
The caption accompanying the sweet moment read, "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."
Speculation intensified after Holmes was discovered liking several comments from fans that openly suggested they might rekindle their romance.
Romantic Signs on Instagram: Katie Holmes Likes Fan Comments
Fan reactions to Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson's Instagram photo together were enthusiastic.
The post was flooded with comments, many expressing hope that their favorite couple would reunite.
Katie Holmes herself actively liked several comments hinting at a possible romantic relationship.
Among the comments Holmes liked were, "Can you guys be more beautiful together 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️" and "My favorite couple of all time can't wait to see your new movie🔥."
Another comment, "They should be a couple," also received a like.
The 47-year-old actress even liked comments hoping the post would be a "hard launch" or official announcement of their relationship, further fueling the suspicion of a special relationship.
A Look Back at Their Real-Life Love Story
For loyal fans of the television series "Dawson's Creek," the romance between Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson is nothing new.
The two first became romantically involved in real life during the first season of the series, from 1998 to 1999.
On the show, Holmes played Joey Potter, while Jackson played Pacey Witter, who later became an on-screen couple two seasons after their real-life relationship ended.
Despite their breakup, Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson managed to maintain a close friendship, even continuing to work together until the end of "Dawson's Creek" in 2003.
Currently, both Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson are known to be single, adding fuel to the speculation.
Joshua Jackson himself recently finalized his divorce in 2023.
The two were also seen together at the gala screening of "Brunello: The Gracious Visionary" in New York City on April 14, 2026.
"Happy Hours": The Film Project That Brought Them Back Together
Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson's on-screen reunion has become a reality with the new romantic film "Happy Hours."
Written and directed by Katie Holmes, the film marks their first creative collaboration in a long time.
"Happy Hours" is scheduled to premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in June 2026, a highly anticipated event for fans.
The storyline of "Happy Hours" itself bears a poetic resemblance to the history of Holmes and Jackson's relationship.
Joshua Jackson has praised Katie Holmes, calling her a "lifelong friend" and describing the experience of working together again as "magical."