Joey Potter Joey Potter Josephine Lynn "Joey" Potter (born 14 May, 1983) is a fictional character and "de facto" lead role from the WB television drama "Dawson's Creek", portrayed by Katie Holmes. Joey appeared in all episodes of the series, which ran from 1998–2003. Joey has been friends with Dawson Leery since they were very young. She lives with her older sister, Bessie, Bessie's son Alexander and (sometimes) boyfriend, Bodie. Her father Mike, is in and out of prison for drug trafficking. Her mother, Lillian, died of breast cancer when Joey was thirteen. Joey is also the only character to appear in
Joey Tribbiani Dina into marriage with her hapless boyfriend upon hearing she's pregnant, but they play into his emotional nature by saying they want to raise the baby independently. While he is not very bright, Joey is a caring and kindhearted person. He lets Rachel live with him when she is fighting with Ross, financially supports Monica and Chandler, and helps Phoebe find work when she is unemployed. He is willing to marry Phoebe and Rachel on the separate occasions he finds out that each is pregnant. Joey is also the most physically powerful of the group, being able to easily push