19 Reasons Jen Lindley Was Actually The Best Character On “Dawson's Creek”

Say it with me now: Jen deserved better! 1. Jen Lindley, played by the magnificent Michelle Williams, was the best character on Dawson’s Creek. She had so much crap thrown at her (seriously, the writers did her dirty) but she was resilient and more powerful than any terrible storyline she was bogged down in. 2. She always stayed true to herself, even if other people didn’t quite get her. Warner Bros 3. Like, even when she became head cheerleader against her will, she didn’t compromise on who she was or what she stood for — and was totally iconic as a result. Warner Bros 4. She always voiced her opinion and fought for what she thought was right. 5. She called out sexist bullshit over and over again: 6. She consistently and respectfully expressed her boundaries. 7. And she did it all with a keen sense of humor. 8. Despite being slut-shamed both implicitly and explicitly throughout the course of the show, she was very sex positive. 9. She was smart and quick-thinking in every situation. 10. She refused to give in to petty girl-against-girl fights, and always worked hard to be a good friend to Joey, despite Joey not…
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