Kerr Smith’s Journey on and Beyond Dawson’s Creek

Kerr Smith and his wife Lisa Smith have been married since 2017. When they first met, Lisa had never watched Dawson’s Creek, a show that Kerr became well-known for. This intriguing detail emerged as Kerr, now 54, shared insights about their relationship.

Kerr is the author of I Don’t Want to Wait: My Life on Dawson’s Creek, combining memoir elements with a behind-the-scenes view of the beloved WB teen drama. Lisa, unfamiliar with the show during their early days together, started viewing some episodes as Kerr revisited them for his book.

Reflecting on the difference in television preferences, Kerr noted that Lisa was more inclined towards Melrose Place when Dawson’s Creek originally aired. Kerr’s previous marriage was to Harmoni Everett from 2003 until their divorce in 2009.

Kerr joined Dawson’s Creek in its second season as Jack McPhee, a notable character for being part of a groundbreaking moment on primetime TV. Jack was involved in the first passionate male kiss on the small screen.

In I Don’t Want to Wait, Kerr aims to give fans a closer look at the people and processes behind the show’s impactful storytelling and character development. He sought multiple perspectives, interviewing around two dozen contributors, including the series creator Kevin Williamson, cast, and crew.

Kerr describes the book as an opportunity for readers to experience his journey as Jack McPhee and gain personal insights into the sudden rise to fame he experienced. The book is available now through Grand Central Publishing.