Joshua Jackson has sparked new romance rumors after being photographed on a casual stroll in New York City with model Olivia Burgess. The pair were seen walking hand in hand during a relaxed weekend outing, appearing comfortable and affectionate as they moved through the city. Jackson kept his look low-key in a linen button-up shirt, matching trousers, sneakers, and sunglasses, while Burgess wore a black tank top, gray Bermuda shorts, and mules, with her hair styled in a loose updo.
The public appearance quickly drew attention because it came just after renewed speculation about Jackson’s connection with his longtime friend and former co-star Katie Holmes. The two recently reunited to work on a new film, Happy Hours, which Holmes wrote and directed. Online buzz intensified after a viral clip showed the former Dawson’s Creek co-stars looking especially warm and familiar while discussing the project. In the video, Jackson spoke enthusiastically about their shared history and the significance of working together again, emphasizing that Holmes had written the film with them in mind.
Jackson’s outing with Burgess appears to send a different message about his personal life, suggesting that he may be focused on a new relationship rather than fueling comeback rumors with Holmes. Burgess is a runway model who has walked for Jean Paul Gaultier, and the pair’s easy body language added to the speculation that their relationship may be more than casual friendship.
This is not the first time Jackson has been linked to a high-profile companion in New York. Last summer, he was seen walking with Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley, prompting similar chatter. While that outing did not include public displays of affection, the two looked relaxed and friendly, which led observers to wonder whether something more could be going on. That sighting came after Jackson’s previous romance with Lupita Nyong’o ended, and after the breakdown of his marriage to actress Jodie Turner-Smith, who filed for divorce in October 2023.
Meanwhile, Holmes continues to attract attention for both her professional and personal ties to her Dawson’s Creek past. Reports have also revisited her previously private connection with co-star James Van Der Beek, noting that the two shared a romance early in their time on the teen drama. Their bond reportedly began in 1997 while filming the series and remained a point of interest for fans years later.
Holmes has also been the subject of conversation for her youthful appearance during recent public outings in New York City. Fans have speculated about possible cosmetic work, but one plastic surgery expert suggested that her smooth skin may instead be the result of non-surgical treatments such as microdermabrasion.
