Joshua Jackson sparked romance rumors by stepping out hand-in-hand with model Olivia Burgess in New York City on June 7, signaling a fresh start in his dating life after a series of high-profile relationships.
The Doctor Odyssey actor and Burgess, who graduated from Fordham University in 2015 and has modeled for fashion houses including Jean Paul Gaultier, were spotted strolling through downtown Manhattan in casual summer attire. Jackson wore an all-white linen set while Burgess dressed in gray Bermuda shorts and a black camisole with leather split-toe mules, according to E! Online.
The pair completed their cozy afternoon outing by grabbing drinks at il Buco, a romantic spot in Soho. While nothing has been officially confirmed, their body language and the intimate nature of the setting suggested a budding romance in its early stages, per TMZ.
Jackson’s love life has made frequent headlines over the past two years. He ended a year-long relationship with Lupita Nyong’o in October 2024, with the actress confirming their split in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar UK. Prior to that, he was linked to Bridgerton actress Simone Ashley in 2025 following his split from ex-wife Jodie Turner-Smith, with whom he shares 6-year-old daughter Juno.
The sighting also comes days after Jackson made a red carpet appearance with his Dawson’s Creek costar Katie Holmes at the world premiere of their film Happy Hours during the 2026 Tribeca Festival on June 6. The pair, who briefly dated in the late 1990s during the show’s early seasons, reunited to star in the romantic drama that Holmes both wrote and directed.
Sources
- E! Online — confirmed Joshua Jackson and Olivia Burgess hand-in-hand outing in NYC on June 7, details about their attire, the il Buco drinks stop, Burgess’s Fordham graduation and modeling background, and Jackson’s prior relationships with Simone Ashley and Lupita Nyong’o
- TMZ — reported the cozy nature of Jackson and Burgess’s stroll and the apparent early-stage romance
- Harper’s Bazaar UK / Multiple outlets — Lupita Nyong’o’s October 2024 confirmation of her breakup with Jackson
