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James Van Der Beek is all about a Dawson’s Creek reunion – even if it’s completely fake.
Van Der Beek, 47, recently gave his approval to a series of AI-generated photos posted on social media of him and his former costars. Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson a Michelle Williams.
“Merry Christmas everyone with these lovely photos of the foursome together,” captioned the 90screch fan account. fake reunion snaps from the cast via Instagram on December 24, 2024.
Van Der Beek discovered the images on Tuesday, January 14, replying in the comments section, “Cute!!!”
Among the Photos made by AI is a group shot of Van Der Beek, Williams, 44, Holmes, 46, and Jackson, 46, huddled in front of a Christmas tree. A second photo showed the two male actors with Williams bundled up in the snow.
The holiday themed pictures also appeared Van Der Beek in a Christmas jumper smiling with Williams and standing in the snow with Holmes.
Van Der Beek starred as Dawson Leery on WB series from 1998 to 2003. Holmes portrayed his BFF and childhood sweetheart Joey Potter, while Jackson played their other best friend and Joey’s true love, Pacey Witter. Williams, meanwhile, was the edgy Jen Lindley.
Ever since Dawson’s Creek premiered in 1998, the show has become a fan favorite and remains one of the most popular teen dramas to ever hit the small screen. The series followed the life of Joey Potter (Katie Holmes), a tomboy who tries to get through high school following the death (…)
While the teenage drama ended more than two decades ago, the cast has reunite from time to time.
One of their most iconic reunions came in 2018 when the stars aligned Entertainment Weekly in honor of the 20th anniversary of the first performance.
“I think we’ve all seen each other over the years, but not all together. And never long enough,” Holmes told the outlet at the time.
Despite their physical distance, the cast seem to have each other’s backs. When Van Der Beek announced his cancer diagnosis in November 2024, another Dawson’s Creek costar Busy Philipps show him some love through social media.
“My beautiful friend, I’m sending you and your beautiful family all the love and prayers for your full healing and recovery ❤️,” Philipps, who played Joey’s college roommate Audrey Liddell on the show, wrote via Instagram.
At the time, Van Der Beek revealed that he was struggling stage 3 colorectal cancer. “I’m very cautiously optimistic,” he told view360 People in November 2024. “I am in a place of healing; my energy levels are great.”
James Van Der Beek is paying tribute to his loved ones amid his battle against Stage III colorectal cancer. Reflecting on his “difficult year” after receiving the diagnosis, the actor, 47, showed thanks to his wife, Kimberly, 42, their six children (Olivia, 14, Joshua, 12, Annabel, 10, Emilia, 8, Gwen, 6 , and Jeremiah, 3) (…)
Celebrating Thanksgiving, the actor gave an update on his “tough year” via Instagram.
“I’m grateful for it all. For the huge life that redirecting cancer has put in my path,” added Van Der Beek. “For the gift of knowing what it feels like to have friends come through on such a deep level, and in ways I would never have been able to ask for it if I hadn’t been going through it.”
He concluded: “I am grateful to all of you who have reached out and sent good vibes and prayers. It all adds up and makes a difference.”
