James Van Der Beek

James Van Der Beek Shares Difficult Update on Cancer Journey

James Van Der Beek got candid about his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis, saying that while it often feels like a "full-time job," he's trying to take life more slowly and thoughtfully.

July 30, 2025

James Van Der Beek Joins Legally Blonde Prequel 6 Months After Sharing Cancer Diagnosis

James Van Der Beek will take on the role of Dean Wilson in Prime Video's upcoming Legally Blonde prequel Elle.

May 16, 2025

Dawson's Creek Star Joshua Jackson Details His, Ex Katie Holmes “Very Close” Bond

Joshua Jackson detailed his bond with Dawson’s Creek costars, James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Busy Phillips on Dawson’s Creek, revealing that he and former girlfriend Katie are “quite close.”

April 22, 2025

Busy Philipps Is Giving Us Hope for a Dawson’s Creek Reunion Amid James Van Der Beek’s Cancer Battle

Busy Philipps recently shared that she and Dawson’s Creek alums Michelle Williams and Katie Holmes are trying to plan a reunion for James Van Deer Beek amid his battle with cancer.  

March 31, 2025

Busy Philipps Just Gave Us Hope for a ‘Dawson's Creek’ Reunion

Busy Phillips reveals that she is in the process of putting together a ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion in support of their co-star James Van Der Beek, after he announced in November he has been quietly battling colorectal cancer.

March 31, 2025

James Van Der Beek "Can See the Finish Line" Amid Cancer Journey

Subhead: James Van Der Beek shared an update on his battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer shortly after appearing as the Griffin on The Masked Singer.

March 21, 2025

Dawson's Creek Star Revealed as The Masked Singer's Griffin

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek was eliminated during The Masked Singer's March 19 episode after sharing his emotional journey recovering from stage 3 colorectal cancer last year.

March 20, 2025

James Van Der Beek Reveals How Cancer Impacted Family as He Came "Nose to Nose" With Death

In a birthday message, James Van Der Beek shared how his battle with colorectal cancer affected his wife and kids as he "had to look my own mortality in the eye."

March 15, 2025

James Van Der Beek Reflects on Coming "Nose to Nose" With Death Amid Cancer Battle

Months after sharing the news he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023, the ‘Dawson's Creek’ alum reflects on his 48th birthday and shares how the past year was “the hardest year” of his life in an Instagram post on March 8th.

March 15, 2025

Stars Who Have Left Hollywood Behind For the Quiet Life

Here are some of Hollywood's biggest stars who've decided to pack their bags and leave Tinseltown behind in exchange for the quiet life.

December 26, 2024

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James Van Der Beek Shares Health Update After Cancer Diagnosis

Dawson’s Creek alum James Van Der Beek shared an update on his health weeks after opening up about his colorectal cancer diagnosis.

December 2, 2024

James Van Der Beek Says He’s “In a Good Place” Amid Cancer Battle (Exclusive)

James Van Der Beek and the cast of Fox’s ‘The Real Full Monty’ open up about raising awareness for men’s health with their new special. James also sheds light on his own cancer battle.

December 2, 2024

James Van Der Beek, Father of 6, Got Vasectomy Before Cancer Diagnosis

James Van Der Beek, who shares six kids with wife Kimberly, shared that he got a vasectomy before being diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.

November 9, 2024

James Van Der Beek Describes Moment He Received Stage 3 Cancer Diagnosis: "I Went Into Shock"

In a new interview with People, James Van Der Beek opens up about the moment he received his stage three colorectal cancer diagnosis. Telling the outlet, "I went into shock."

November 8, 2024

James Van Der Beek Details "Hardest" Factor Amid Stage 3 Cancer Diagnosis

Dawson’s Creek alum James Van Der Beek opened up about managing his stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis after keeping it private for months.

November 8, 2024

James Van Der Beek's Wife Kimberly Speaks Out After He Shares Cancer Diagnosis

After James Van Der Beek shared his colorectal cancer diagnosis, his wife Kimberly Van Deek reacted to his announcement.

November 4, 2024

James Van Der Beek Apologizes to Loved Ones Who Learned of His Cancer Diagnosis Through the Media

Dawson’s Creek’s James Van Der Beek, who shared his colorectal cancer diagnosis Nov. 3, said some loved ones learned of the news online because a tabloid allegedly planned to leak the information.

November 4, 2024

James Van Der Beek Reveals Private Health Battle After Being Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer

In an exclusive interview with People published November 3rd, James Van Der Beek details his private health battle after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

November 3, 2024

Dawson's Creek's James Van Der Beek Shares Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis

Dawson's Creek alum James Van Der Beek, 47, shared an update on his health journey after being diagnosed with colorectal cancer.

November 3, 2024

Dawson's Creek Alum James Van Der Beek Sings With Daughter Olivia on TV

Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek made a surprise appearance with his daughter Olivia, the eldest of his six children, on the singing game show We Are Family.

February 29, 2024

Joshua Jackson Celebrates Michelle Williams' Oscar Nomination With Dawson's Creek Throwback

After Michelle Williams earned her fifth Oscar nomination for her work in The Fabelmans on Jan. 24, her former Dawson's Creek co-star Joshua Jackson left a sweet note of congratulations.

January 24, 2023

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How James Van Der Beek and Wife Kimberly Squeeze in Date Night With 6 Kids

James Van Der Beek got candid on making quality time for his wife and six kids after moving from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas during an exclusive interview with E! News.

November 10, 2022

Why Katie Holmes Thinks a Dawson’s Creek Reboot Is a Bad Idea

With just about every nostalgic show being rebooted or revived these days, we've often wondered: What about Dawson's Creek? See why Katie Holmes shot down those ideas.

July 26, 2022

The Actor Playing Lizzy Caplan's Obsession in Fatal Attraction Revealed

On Jan. 20, Paramount+ announced who will portray Dan Gallagher alongside Lizzy Caplan's Alex Forrest in the streamer's new original series, Fatal Attraction. Read the details here!

January 20, 2022

James Van Der Beek and Wife Kimberly Welcome Baby Boy After Multiple Pregnancy Losses

In a new Instagram post, James Van Der Beek confirmed his wife Kimberly quietly welcomed a baby boy named Jeremiah. “Life is beautiful,” the actor proclaimed.

November 22, 2021