Dawson's Creek legend swaps acting for new career and looks very different Kerr Smith is best known for his role as Jack McPhee on Dawson's Creek, but he looks unrecognisable now as he's made a huge career change since his days in Capeside A Dawson's Creek star has had a big change since his time in the show twenty years ago (Image: Columbia/TriStar International Television ) Over two decades since Dawson's Creek ruled the late nineties television scene, one of its stars is barely recognisable after delving into wellness for his latest endeavour. The series premiered in 1998 and ran for six seasons until 2003. Despite only being on air for five years, the high school tales from Capeside have left a lasting impression on an entire generation. ‌ Kerr Smith didn't appear in the first season, with his character Jack McPhee only introduced in season two, rapidly becoming one of the show's main characters. ‌ Jack relocated to Capeside along with his twin sister, joining the high school late. However, the character is most remembered for his struggle with his sexuality, eventually coming out as gay and making history as the first openly gay character to kiss on primetime TV. Nearly two decades after the show ended, the 53 year old can be seen embracing the great outdoors, camping, cycling, and skiing around the mountains of Utah, which he now calls home, reports Surrey Live. Dawson's Creek was one of the biggest shows of the 1990s (Image: Kevin Mazur/WireImage ) Article continues below He's traded his once iconic brown hair for a silver fox look, marking a significant departure from his 90s heartthrob image. Post Dawson's Creek, Smith has remained a familiar face on television, continuing his acting career with roles in shows such as Charmed, CSI: NY, Eli Stone, The Fosters and Agents of S. H.I. E.L. D. Notably, he also portrayed Principal Holden Honey in the popular teen drama Riverdale. ‌ Acting isn't the sole breadwinner for the star; he and his wife, Lisa, co-manage TerraLife wellness company, which specialises in holistic health coaching, functional nutrition, and balancing hormones naturally. Kerr was previously wed to producer Harmoni Everett, with the couple exchanging vows in 2003 and parting ways six years on in 2009. Kerr Smith has another role outside of fame (Image: David Livingston/Getty Images ) ‌ The series proved to be a launchpad for many of its stars, with James Van Der Beek securing roles in hit shows like 'How I Met Your Mother' and 'Ugly Betty', and Joshua Jackson featuring in acclaimed series such as 'Little Fires Everywhere' and 'Fatal Attraction'. Meredith Monroe appeared on 'Criminal Minds' and '13 Reasons Why', while Michelle Williams earned five Oscar nods for her performances in 'Brokeback Mountain', 'Blue Valentine', and 'The Fabelmans'. Katie Holmes also enjoyed significant success with projects like 'Coda', 'Don't Be Afraid of the Dark', and is well-known for her six-year marriage to Tom Cruise. However, for devotees of 'Dawson's Creek', there could be thrilling developments on the horizon. In an interview with The Morning Show last year, Smith hinted at a potential spin-off centred around Jack's current life as the characters revisit Capeside. Article continues below He disclosed: "I'm working on a spin-off. Myself and a couple of other cast members are working on something. It's very preliminary at this point. But something's been written and we're trying to get it made."