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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
'Dawson's Creek' Star Mary-Margaret Humes Spotted in Rare Public Outing in L.A.
NEED TO KNOW Dawson's Creek star Mary-Margaret Humes was spotted in a rare public outing in Los Angeles on July 11 The 71-year-old actress was dressed casually as she visited a hair salon in Beverly Hills Humes played Gail Leery, mom of titular character Dawson Leery, in the teen series, which aired from 1998 to 2003Mary-Margaret Humes was spotted making a rare public outing in Los Angeles last week. The Dawson's Creek actress was photographed visiting a Beverly Hills hair salon on July 11. She was dressed casually in a pair of slim-fitting, light-wash jeans, a striped linen button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled, and sandals. The 71-year-old had a brown handbag slung over her shoulder and sported a pair of black aviator-style sunglasses. She also accessorized with a floral-print belt and a beaded bracelet. Humes famously portrayed Gail Leery, the mother of titular character Dawson Leery (played by James Van Der Beek), in the hit teen drama, which aired for six seasons from 1998 to 2003. The series — which followed a close-knit group of friends in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts — also starred Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson and Michelle Williams. The cast of the beloved show has kept in touch over the years. Last month, Humes and Williams, 44, reunited at an event for the latter's Hulu series Dying for Sex. Humes shared a series of photos on Instagram on June 8 showing the pair catching up and sharing an emotional hug. 'Our first hug in over 22 years … embracing the joy of life with beautiful Michelle Williams at last night's #DyingForSex celebration,' she wrote. 'If you haven't already seen this limited series … you should. She is brilliant in it. #memories #dawsonscreek.' Humes also shared the photos on her Instagram Stories with the caption: 'A long-awaited reunion with this radiant light.' In 2023, Van Der Beek, 48, revealed that his onscreen mom marks his birthday in a special way. "Every year since my mother died, [Humes] makes me cookies and sends them to me on my birthday," he captioned a clip on his Instagram Stories that showed his kids helping themselves to the treats. "I have the best TV momma on the planet." Van Der Beek's mother, Melinda Weber, died in July 2020 at the age of 70. Last year, on his 47th birthday on March 8, the actor confirmed that Humes' sweet tradition continued. He shared a video on Instagram, telling fans, "It's my birthday and I just got a package — a FedEx that arrived today from Mary-Margaret Humes, who played my mom on Dawson's Creek." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Of all the boys who have ever been on television, I for sure had the best TV mom,' Van Der Beek added, before giving Humes a sweet shout-out: "I love you." In the post's caption, he shared more about Humes' touching annual birthday gesture. 'It doesn't matter that I'm now older than she was when we first worked together, or that I've moved to Texas,' he wrote. 'She bakes them, and finds me, and does it from the bottom of her heart — and it always warms mine.' Since her Dawson's Creek years, Humes has starred in a number of TV movies, most recently Lifetime's A Cowboy Christmas Romance in 2023. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Iconic '90s TV mom who still sends cookies to her TV son after his real mother died looks unrecognizable in LA
Fans of one of the most beloved '90s teen dramas got a treat this week when one of its standout TV moms stepped out in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The gorgeous actress, now 71, is best known for playing Gail Leery— Dawson's mom—on Dawson's Creek, and she looked incredible while visiting a hair salon in Beverly Hills. Rocking a casual yet chic look of a striped oxford and faded blue jeans, her outfit was a far cry from the pageant gowns she once wore—back when she was crowned Miss Florida USA and finished as third runner-up at Miss USA in 1975. She kept a low profile behind dark designer shades, but her beauty was unmistakable—just like in her memorable guest spots on The Dukes of Hazzard and Grey's Anatomy. And longtime fans may already know this heartwarming fact: the stunning star still sends birthday cookies every year to her TV son James Van Der Beek, ever since his real-life mother passed away. Can you guess who she is? The gorgeous actress, now 71, is best known for playing Gail Leery— Dawson's mom—on Dawson's Creek , and she looked incredible while visiting a hair salon in Beverly Hills If you said Mary-Margaret Humes, you're absolutely right! In 2024, Van Der Beek celebrated his 47th birthday, and the married father of six spent part of his day waiting for a special package from Humes. 'It's my birthday and I just got a package from Fed Ex, it just arrived today from Mary-Margaret Humes, who played my mom on Dawson's Creek,' he shared in an Instagram post at the time, revealing she's been sending him fresh-baked cookies on his birthday in recent years. In the caption, Van Der Beek opened up about the touching tradition and the story behind Humes' yearly gesture. 'Every year since my mother passed, my TV mom has baked me cookies on my birthday. It doesn't matter that I'm now older than she was when we first worked together, or that I've moved to Texas,' he wrote. 'She bakes them, and finds me, and does it from the bottom of her heart - and it always warms mine.' Born in Watertown, New York, Mary-Margaret first grabbed national attention in 1975 when she was crowned Miss Florida USA. She made her film debut in 1981, playing Miriam the Vestal Virgin in Mel Brooks' cult comedy History of the World, Part I, and quickly found herself on Hollywood's radar. Legendary producer Aaron Spelling tapped her to star in the pilot for Velvet, an action-adventure series alongside Leah Ayres, Shari Belafonte, and Sheree J. Wilson. Throughout the '80s, Humes became a familiar face on primetime TV, landing guest roles on fan-favorite series like The Dukes of Hazzard, Knight Rider, The A-Team, The Love Boat, T.J. Hooker, and The Fall Guy. In the early '90s, she played the lead character's mom in NBC's quirky cult hit Eerie, Indiana, and appeared in multiple episodes of Matlock as different characters, along with credits in Diagnosis: Murder, Murphy Brown, and In the Heat of the Night. Of course, her most iconic role came in 1998 when she began her six-season run as Gail Leery, Dawson's strong and supportive mother on Dawson's Creek. After the show wrapped in 2003, Humes continued acting with guest roles on Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, and CSI, and charmed audiences in a string of Hallmark movies.
