Michelle Williams On How Kerr Smith Gave Gay Teens A Reference | PeopleTV | Entertainment Weekly

Michelle Williams on how Kerr Smith gave gay teens a cultural reference on Dawson’s Creek. See the exclusive EW cast reunion with Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Mary Beth Peil, Kerr Smith, James Van Der Beek, Michelle Williams, Busy Philipps and Meredith Monroe.

People and Entertainment Weekly, two of the world's leading entertainment brands bring you PeopleTV. Watch everyday for free and get exclusive insider access to celebrities, pop culture, entertainment, lifestyle and human interest shows.

Watch interviews with your favorite celebrities from the world of fame. What was it like for John Green to work with Cara Delevigne, what does Jennifer Lawrence think of Amy Schumer, and much more:

Find out about the latest news updates on all things entertainment. The biggest show launches, cast reveals, Hollywood celebrity gossip and the most popular movie announcements all in one place:

Be the first to see our newest cover story reveals and exclusive features. We’ll give you a look at some of the biggest blockbusters, from the newest Marvel and DC movies, to The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones:

CONNECT WITH

ABOUT ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Entertainment Weekly brings you exclusive backstage access to Hollywood’s most creative minds and most fascinating stars; we keep you plugged in to pop culture. We are the first to tell you about the best and worst movies, what new TV shows to watch and avoid, the biggest new music artists and flops, our pick of bestseller books and must reads you haven’t heard about. As your entertainment experts, we are your one-stop source for the latest and most trusted Hollywood news and commentary. We are funny. We are smart. We are first. We are always right. (OK - almost always right.) Entertainment Weekly knows your time is precious; we'll tell you how to spend it wisely.

Michelle Williams On How Kerr Smith Gave Gay Teens A Reference | PeopleTV | Entertainment Weekly

[jandesign]

Jen and Jack has the most beautifull friendship.

[kencoleman]

It's so awesome that they still have that chemistry together.

[fefeonlyou]

Jack was the first gay character also for me. That did not inspired me to come out, but for sure made me feel less alone in the world.

[thespiderbird]

Most of the footage from these interviews feels awkward, and the actors seem uncomfortable, but this is a rare moment of real sweetness between Smith and Williams.

[annasaiz]

A Real friendship reference is Jack and Jen and not so much Joey and Dawson. Just saying.

[orpflo]

It’s sweet they still have a semblance of love for each other the whole cast really I never here any of them talk bad about each other. Which is diffrent from the many other teen shows.

[leandrobarros]

OMG! I just can't handle the sweetness of this moment! This is so wonderful and cute and nostalgic words can't begin to describe it <3

[ajoig]

So sweet! And Michelle talks/sounds so differently than she did in DC...

[wayne]

Jack and Jen's friendship was my favorite thing about Dawson's Creek.

[giuliapicchiotti]

I still remember the first time i saw Jack's coming out scene, i cried, i got angry, and i cried again, it was the first time i saw a coming out scene on TV (i'm Italian, and we are all now still, mentally back in time about everything that has to do with the LGBT community, imagine at that time), i remember, getting angry and crying for Jack, screaming at the TV, at his father, i still cry re-watching it !!! . Really a well done scene !! .

[andrewthezeppo]

I grew up in this era. Dawson's Creek was the show for us, we were just a few years younger than the characters and Jack coming out meant everything to me. A show that was so popular with all the kids in my school having a gay character really meant a lot.

[Horror_Henry]

That episode helped me come out! And yes my friend and I used to reference Jack and Jen all the time lol

[stipV]

Jack had a very good and important storyline, and I rewatched the series recently and it still holds up and was very well done. I do remember Kerr making some unfortunate comments regarding playing a gay character back then which was quite a shame but I hope that he would maybe now be proud of being part of it, it being so important to many people.

[Gothicmuze]

Thanks so much Kerr and Michelle, You're roles made coming out so much easier and I had "friends" to relate to, at least in Capeside.. it was painful but so rewarding in the long run:) So much gratitude for you and Michelle:) You gave us so much more than a reference! Thanks guys, much love Always:)
Kaleb

[PaulDoe]

I still remember when he came out in season 2. I was not expecting it. I hated that they wrote his sister Andy out of the show because they brought a good dynamic to the show.

[aimeebelinda]

Michelle seems like such a beautiful person

[vuyon]

Apart from the hair. He looks exactly the same

[zooley]

This is the only real moment that actually so pure in this awkward reunion. Thanks God bc Jen was my fave.

[blockbusterlady]

He'd still look pretty young if it weren't for his gray hair. His face didn't change that much.

[marzoag]

Michell and Kerr I love them, the y are the best...