Celebs you forgot were on Dawson's Creek

Before they were famous

Dawson's Creek was a launching pad for the careers of Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and the rest of the gang—but the show's stars aren't the only ones who benefitted from appearing on The WB. The six seasons of the hit show played host to dozens of actors you (probably) forgot did time down at the Creek.

Seth Rogen: Season 6

Audrey (Busy Philipps) hit rock bottom, and after sleeping with Bob, played perfectly by Seth Rogen, he joined her on the road trip to rehab in L.A.

Jane Lynch: Season 4

We met Pacey's mom (Jane Lynch) during his dysfunctional family birthday dinner, which was filled with whatever the opposite of glee is.

Jensen Ackles: Season 6

Supernatural star Jensen Ackles played C.J., a teen helpline counselor who dated Jen (despite having slept with Audrey!) in the final season.

Rachael Leigh Cook: Season 2

Just after starring in She's All That, Rachael Leigh Cook played Devon, a model who met Dawson at her college library, where he cast her as the lead in his short film.

Tony Hale: Season 4

Veep star Tony Hale made a brief cameo as Mr. Brooks' (Harve Presnell) doctor, who tasked Dawson with making a big decision about life support.

Melissa McBride: Season 1, Season 6

The Walking Dead star Melissa McBride first played Nina, a woman in a bar Dawson met on a road trip. Later, she played Joey's boss Melanie, but the scene was cut from the series finale.

Chad Michael Murray: Season 5

One Tree Hill star Chad Michael Murray played brooding musician Charlie, who dated Jen until she found out he had another girlfriend. He later swept Joey off her feet until she dumped him so he'd go on tour.

Julie Bowen: Season 3

Modern Family actress Julie Bowen was Dawson's fun aunt Gwen, who hosted the group for a weekend getaway and caught Joey and Pacey mid-kiss, pushing them to face the truth about their budding relationship.

Jonathan Lipnicki:— Season 3

Adorable Jerry Maguire star Jonathan Lipnicki played Buzz, a kid paired up with Pacey through a mentorship program.

Pauley Perrette: Season 5

Longtime NCIS star Pauley Perrette played the therapist Dawson went to see after Mitch Leery (spoiler alert!) died.

Alexandra Breckenridge: Season 2

This Is Us actress Alexandra Breckenridge had a small part as Jack's ex-girlfriend Kate, who paid a visit to Capeside unaware that he had come out.

Sasha Alexander: Season 4

Before she starred on Rizzoli & Isles, Sasha Alexander played Pacey's older sister who dated Dawson for much of his senior year.

Meredith Salenger: Season 5

Meredith Salenger had an arc as Amy, a Boston movie critic who gave Dawson a tough time about screening his short film. The two ultimately hit it off, though, and spent the night together.

Brittany Daniel: Season 3

The Game actress Brittany Daniel portrayed Eve, one of, if not the, worst Dawson's character. After Dawson met the mysterious bad girl on a bus, the two had a short-lived romance and shared an infamous intimate moment on stage at homecoming.

Ali Larter: Season 2

Before breaking out in Varsity Blues, Ali Larter was Kristy, the popular girl in school Pacey always had a crush on.

Jennifer Morrison: Season 5

Once Upon a Time actress Jennifer Morrison portrayed Pacey's summer-at-sea fling, a rich law student named Melanie.

Michael Pitt: Season 3

Michael Pitt was Henry, the adorable freshman football player Jen had no interest in dating, but his many attempts to win her affection—which included selling his own blood for money to take her to a fancy restaurant—eventually wore her down.

Jeremy Sisto: Season 6

Clueless actor Jeremy Sisto had a cameo as Joey's boyfriend Christopher in the series finale flash-forward.

Ken Marino: Season 5

Joey and her married writing professor, played by Ken Marino, grew close and shared a forbidden kiss.

Oliver Hudson: Season 6

Nashville actor Oliver Hudson was Joey's on-again, off-again college boyfriend, but, on the heels of a trip to Europe, the two ended things for good.

Mädchen Amick: Season 2

One of a few Twin Peaks stars to appear on the series, Mädchen Amick played Dawson's teacher Nicole, who ripped his movie apart, then made matters worse when she later dated his dad.

Jason Behr: Season 2

Roswell star Jason Behr recurred as sometimes friend, mostly foe Chris, who also had a one-night stand with Jen.

Bianca Lawson: Season 3

Buffy and Pretty Little Liars actress Bianca Lawson was aspiring young filmmaker Nikki, who also happened to be Principal Green's daughter, and connected with Dawson for obvious reasons.

Jack Osbourne: Season 6

Jack Osbourne played himself, one of Audrey Liddell's longtime family friends.

Taylor Handley: Season 6

Before he terrorized on The O.C., Taylor Handley played a teen with an adorable infatuation with "older woman" Joey.

Mika Boorem: Season 6

Blue Crush star Mika Boorem played Harley, the angsty daughter of Joey's professor.

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