Joshua Jackson tells how Emilio Estevez’s fan appreciation advice shaped his Hollywood career.
How did a young Joshua Jackson come to know fame?
A key lesson on the Mighty Ducks helped formed Jackson’s whole view on fame and fan connection.
The 46-year-old actor revealed a turning point with his mentor Emilio Estevez during a recent visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show (guest-hosted by Brooke Shields).
Which pivotal moment turned everything around?
Jackson, aged 15, disregarded waiting spectators during a scene in front of 20,000 people while filming D2: The Mighty Ducks (1994).
Estevez drew him aside right after for a lesson he would carry with him always: “Don’t ever, ever do it again.
Why do you suppose you are able to go out there and skate in front of all these people? You are kept employed by this person.
Since The Mighty Ducks, how has Jackson’s career developed?
Jackson became a celebrity on Dawson’s Creek (1998–2003) and in movies like Cruel Intentions (1999) following his breakthrough performance as Charlie Conway.
Describing it as “a fun, sexy, beautiful, fast-paced Ryan Murphy fantasy,” he is playing a delightfully simple part in ABC’s Doctor Odyssey as Dr. Max Bankman.
Quick Facts About Joshua Jackson’s Career:
- began in the The Mighty Ducks series at thirteen years old.
- Inspired by Emilio Estevez throughout years of formative acting.
- became Pacey on Dawson’s Creek, reaching teenage idol status.
- Star in ABC’s Doctor Odyssey right now.
- has maintained a good career lasting more than thirty years.