Huge 90s star star unrecognisable with very different new job
Kerr Smith, who played Jack McPhee in the hit TV show Dawson's Creek has changed a lot since his days in Capeside - and he's also got a surprising new business venture
Over two decades since Dawson's Creek first aired in 1998, one of its stars, Kerr Smith, who played the character Jack McPhee from season two onwards, is barely recognisable today. The actor, now 53, has swapped his iconic brown locks for a silver fox look and is living a life of wellness in the mountains of Utah.
Smith's character was known for his struggle with his sexuality, eventually coming out as gay and becoming the first openly gay character to kiss on primetime TV.
Since the show ended in 2003, Smith has continued his acting career, appearing in shows such as Charmed, CSI: NY, Eli Stone, The Fosters, Agents of S.H. I.E. L.D. , and most notably, as Principal Holden Honey in Riverdale, reports Surrey Live.
In addition to his acting career, Kerr and his wife Lisa also run TerraLife, a wellness company that focuses on holistic health coaching, functional nutrition, and natural hormone balancing.
Kerr was previously married to producer Harmoni Everett from 2003 until their split in 2009.
Dawson's Creek served as a launchpad for many of its cast members, including James Van Der Beek, who went on to appear in shows like How I Met Your Mother and Ugly Betty. Joshua Jackson landed roles in Little Fires Everywhere and Fatal Attraction, while Meredith Monroe appeared in Criminal Minds and 13 Reasons Why.
Michelle Williams earned five Oscar nominations for her performances in Brokeback Mountain, Blue Valentine, and The Fabelmans. Katie Holmes also found success in films like Coda and Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, and was married to Tom Cruise for six years.
Fans of Dawson's Creek may have something to look forward to, as Smith revealed on The Morning Show last year that a script has been written for a spin-off centered around Jack's life, with the cast returning to Capeside. He said, "I'm working on a spin-off. Myself and a couple of other cast members are working on something. It's very preliminary at this point. But something's been written and we're trying to get it made."
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