Katie Holmes, it seems, is acutely aware of the fans' wishes to revive her romance with ex-flame Joshua Jackson. On Thursday, April 16th, she shared a heartfelt message on Instagram alongside a photo of the pair, both aged 47, in celebration of their upcoming film "Happy Hours" at the Tribeca Film Festival this June.
"We are thrilled to be a part of the Tribeca Film Festival this June with our film 'Happy Hours'," Holmes wrote. "So many beautiful people worked on this project, and working with Josh again was a dream come true."
In the snapshot, Holmes and Jackson, who once played love interests on "Dawson's Creek" and dated in real life during season 1 of the series, could be seen embracing in the photo. The image instantly sparked a frenzy among fans who were eager to see their favorite on-screen couple back together.
Several fans quickly took to the comments section to express their excitement about seeing the exes together again, while others shared their hopes that the duo would get back together.
Holmes herself seemed to be receptive to the idea, as she tossed multiple likes on messages referencing her past romance with Jackson. One user wrote, "Could you be anymore gorgeous together?" which Holmes liked, while another read, "My favorite couple of all time can't wait to see your new film."
Holmes also liked a response that read, "They should be a couple." Another fan joked that they wished "this was a hard launch," which also earned a like from Holmes.
Despite their breakup, Holmes and Jackson have remained close and their friendship endured even when they found love with other people. Holmes was married to Tom Cruise from 2006 to 2012, and the exes share daughter Suri. Jackson, for his part, wed Jodie Turner-Smith in 2019. The duo, who share daughter Juno, split in 2023.
Last year, Holmes and Jackson revealed they were reuniting on screen for "Happy Hours." The film, which is written and directed by Holmes, follows two young lovers who reconnect and later rekindle their romance and will premiere during the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival in June.
"I am so very grateful to be working again with so many of my wonderful friends on this film 'HAPPY HOURS.' And working with Josh after so many years is a testament to friendship," the actress wrote via Instagram in July 2025.
