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Daily Mail
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
He played a teen heartthrob in a popular '90s show but now he's unrecognizable... can YOU guess who it is?
He once played a teen heartthrob on a popular '90s show... but now, he looks unrecognizable. This actor was skyrocketed into the spotlight after joined the cast of a beloved high school drama during its second season. Originally appearing as a recurring character in the WB show, he was so popular he was promoted to a regular in season three. He continued to act in the series - alongside a slew of big names like James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams - until it came to an end in 2003. And he made history during his time in the show as he became the first man to have an on-screen gay kiss on American television. His success in the series transformed him into a massive star and he went on to launch a booming career in the years that followed, starring in a bunch of big movies and TV shows. But now, decades after he first captured hearts all around the globe he looks completely different. So can you guess who it is? It's the one and only Kerr Smith, who famously played Jack McPhee in Dawson's Creek! Kerr, now 53, started his career off by starring in the soap opera As the World Turns in 1996. But it was his role in Dawson's Creek that really put him on the map. In addition to Dawson's Creek, he also starred in the rom-com The Broken Hearts Club, the horror flicks Final Destination, The Forsaken, Pressure, and My Bloody Valentine 3D, the legal drama Justice, and CSI: NY during the early 2000s. He also famously portrayed Kyle Brody in the show Charmed for 10 episodes. Most recently, Kerr has starred in the series Life Unexpected, ABC Family's The Fosters, Final Destination 5, 2014 drama Where Hope Grows, and the CW show Riverdale. His career seemed to slow in 2019, however, as he hasn't acted in anything since then. He was married to actress Harmoni Everett, but they divorced in 2009 after six years together. He's certainly gone through a drastic transformation over the years; his once-dark brown locks are now gray, and he has a scruffy beard. He's seen left in 2000 and right recently Now, the star often shares clips and photos of himself to his Instagram, and he's certainly gone through a drastic transformation over the years. His once-dark brown locks are now gray, and he has a scruffy beard and mustache. As for what he's up to now, based on his social media it looks like he resides in Utah and spends most of his days skiing or fishing. He also has attended a few fan events and Comic Con-like conventions in recent years, where he even reunited with his former Dawson's Creek James last year.
Geek Tyrant
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
James Van Der Beek Joins the Cast of LEGALLY BLONDE Prequel Series ELLE — GeekTyrant
Actor James Van Der Beek ( Dawson's Creek ) has joined the cast of the Legally Blonde prequel series Elle at Amazon Prime Video. Van Der Beek will appear in a recurring guest star role in the series, joined by previously announced star Lexi Minetree, who will star as Elle Woods during her high school years. The cast also includes series regulars June Diane Raphael, Tom Everett Scott, Gabrielle Policano, Jacob Moskovitz, Chandler Kinney, and Zac Looker. Recurring cast members are Jessica Belkin, Logan Shroyer, Amy Pietz, Matt Ober, Chloe Wepper, David Burtka, Brad Harde, Kayla Maisonet, and Lisa Yamada. Van Der Beek will play Dean Wilson, described as 'the city's new Mayoral candidate and current school district superintendent.' The actor's most recent TV credits include leading the Viceland series What Would Diplo Do? , as well as roles in shows like Pose at FX. In film, Van Der Beek has recently starred in features such as Sidelined: The QB and Me , Bad Hair , and Jay and Silent Bob Reboot . via: Variety
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Joshua Jackson Is Comparing His ‘Dawson's Creek' Audition to ‘The Hunger Games'
Joshua Jackson's audition for Dawson's Creek was a competition, to say the least. During a recent appearance on Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Dinner's on Me podcast, the Doctor Odyssey actor recalled auditioning for the hit drama series, comparing it to The Hunger Games. More from The Hollywood Reporter New 'Hunger Games' Book 'Sunrise on the Reaping' Sells 1.5M Copies in First Week, Tripling 'Mockingjay' Tally How to Secure a Special Edition of New 'Hunger Games' Book 'Sunrise on the Reaping' - With Bonus Content Joshua Jackson "Excited for the Opportunity" to Rebuild His Childhood Home After L.A. Fires 'I think I had, like, nine auditions,' he said. 'I think first for Pacey, then for Dawson, then back to Pacey,' before ultimately landing the role of teen heartthrob Pacey Witter. James Van Der Beek ended up playing Dawson. However, it was the final audition when Jackson said things got a bit odd. 'They take you to the Warner Brothers Ranch. I don't even know if this place exists anymore,' Jackson recalled. 'And the WB had this Quonset hut basically off on the side. And when you walk in, there's a giant gong and a woman at the desk whose job it is to say, 'W, W, WB,' every time she answers the phone,' imitating the network's famed jingle. 'I shit you not,' The Affair actor continued. 'And in that room are 35 potential kids who are now put into this Hunger Games moment. And you spend literally the entire day getting called in groups.' He recalled groups of two and four going into the back to audition, 'and then, you come out and four people are just gone. And then two people are gone.' Jackson remembered being there for 'an entire day, until the sun goes down.' But once the final cut of auditions rolled around, he said he was in washroom at the time and heard the gong go off. 'I come out of the toilet, and now every executive from the WB has come from every office everywhere and is just standing there staring at me and James and Katie [Holmes] and Michelle [Williams] as we're like, 'Oh, this is where they eat us, I guess,'' he quipped. But they actually told the four young actors, 'Congratulations. You just got the job.' Jackson said he didn't even know 'which role it was' that he landed initially, adding that it was 'uncomfortable' just standing in the room. 'That's how they used to do their castings,' he explained. 'If you hit the gong, everybody has to scurry out of the office to get whatever the news is, and I would like to think that at some point, somebody there was like, 'This is not great. This is weird.'' Dawson's Creek, which ran for six seasons from 1998-2003, followed a group of friends navigating their teen years and early adulthood in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts. Jackson added that once he was cast in the show, 'I was astonishingly appreciative of the paycheck and the change that that made in my life. You know, I always enjoyed acting and performing and so I was also astonished that I was like, 'Hey, I can do this. I'm being allowed to do this every day.'' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Busy Philipps Calls Being Late-Night's Only Female Host The 'Dumbest Glass Ceiling Of All Time'
As Busy Philipps prepares for Season 2 of her QVC+ late-night talk show, she's opening up about taking on the male-dominated time slot. The Busy This Week host recently commented on being the only woman in late-night with her series, which returns to the free streamer on May 21 at 10pm ET, as well as the need to 'carve out our spaces.' More from Deadline Busy Philipps Says 'Dawson's Creek' Cast Is 'Very Hopeful' For Reunion Supporting James Van Der Beek E! Cancels Talk Show 'Busy Tonight'; Busy Philipps Reveals End Date & Plans To Shop Series Elsewhere In Late-Night Instagram Post 'Mean Girls' Movie Musical At Paramount Adds Busy Philipps 'I was saying earlier, this is the dumbest glass ceiling of all time, but I'm happy to be there. But also, guys, what's happening? I just feel like, the moment, we've moved past it. We've got to get more ladies in late-night,' said Philipps, adding: 'Maybe if we can get a lady in late-night, we can get a lady in the White House.' Noting she 'was bummed' after her first talk show Busy Tonight was canceled after one season on E!, Philipps also discussed finding an unexpected home for her current late-night outing. 'If you can't get a seat at the table, you gotta find a different table. And maybe it's at a place where you can also buy the table,' she joked. 'I think that we do have to be a little bit creative sometimes and carve out our spaces.' With the sophomore season of her talk show, she had the chance to interview late-night legend David Letterman. 'It was a little high pressure, I'm not gonna lie. It was a little bit intense,' Philipps admitted. 'But it was really fun, and I'm excited for people to see the show.' This season on Busy This Week, which is available on HSN+ as well, Philipps also welcomes guests Michelle Williams, Andrew Rannells, Chrissy Metz and more. Best of Deadline All The Songs In Netflix's 'Forever': From Tyler The Creator To SZA 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Actor Michael Pitt charged with sexual abuse and assault of ex-girlfriend
American actor Michael Pitt, best known for his TV roles on Boardwalk Empire and Dawson's Creek, as well as films like Hedwig and the Angry Inch and Funny Games, has been arrested in New York City on charges of sexual abuse. Pitt is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home, according to a grand jury indictment. Pitt, 44, whose lawyers denied the allegations, was arrested on nine counts, including first-degree sexual abuse, criminal sexual acts, assault, attempted assault and strangulation. The indictment cites four incidents between April 2020 and August 2021 at Pitt's home in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn. Pitt's lawyer, Jason Goldman, said he already had exonerating evidence and expected the case to be dismissed. 'Unfortunately, we live in a world where somebody like Mr. Pitt — an accomplished professional who would never so much as contemplate these crimes — can be arrested on the uncorroborated word of an unreliable individual,' said Goldman. He added: 'In reality, this baseless claim is suspiciously raised some four or five years after the alleged incident, from a time when the two parties were in a completely consensual relationship.' Pitt pleaded not guilty to the charges and posted $100,000 bail. He is due back in court in Brooklyn on 17 June. Pitt, who grew up in West Orange, New Jersey, played the character Jimmy Darmody for two seasons on HBO's Boardwalk Empire, with the cast led by Steve Buscemi winning Screen Actors Guild Awards in 2011 and 2012 for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a drama series. The show also won a Golden Globe for best drama series in 2011. His first major role came in the 2001 film Hedwig and the Angry Inch. In 2005, he starred in Last Days, director Gus Van Sant's film about a fictional rock star inspired by Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. The actor was most recently seen in the thriller Asphalt City, the crime drama Reptile and the boxing film Day of the Fight.
