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Michelle Williams got her start with 'Dawson's Creek,' leading to a successful film career. But she was impressive even before she landed the show.

While James Van Der Beek loved some things about his 'Dawson's Creek' character, Dawson Leery, he found others 'kind of annoying.'

'Dawson's Creek' followed a group of high school students — were the actors the same age?

Like many shows, 'Dawson's Creek' featured adults actors playing teenagers. So was Jen's Grams really old enough to be Michelle Williams' grandmother?

Its stars seemed poised to go on to bigger and better things. However, success after 'Dawson's Creek' turned out to be highly variable.

Joey made an unexpected choice on 'Dawson's Creek.' In fact, the show's creator even surprised himself with the final decision.

'Dawson's Creek' fans undeniably loved Joey and Pacey's on/off romance — and the actors behind them dated before they even got together.

The stars of 'Dawson's Creek' certainly bonded on set. Years later, and many of remained in touch. So which called another 'one of the loves of my life'?

Michelle Williams was about the same age as her 'Dawson's Creek' character. But how about the actor who played her season 3 boyfriend, Henry?

'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek had no idea how the show would become. Why didn't he expect it to be a big hit?

Star of 'Dawson's Creek' James Van Der Beek once admitted to not liking an image of himself on a TV show. What series was it?

James Van Der Beek was older than his character in 'Dawson's Creek.' Was he older than the actor who played his love interest, Eve?