How many kids does James Van Der Beek have? Children's ages explored as Dawson's Creek star reveals cancer diagnosis
Popular actor James Van Der Beek recently spoke to People Magazine and revealed that he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Talking to the publication, the actor, who is best known for his film Varsity Blues, spoke about the diagnosis and treatment plan, as he said:
"I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it. There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”
For the unversed, colorectal cancer starts from the inner lining of the colon and grows to the rectum. According to the American Society of Cancer, various kinds of colorectal cancers exist, including carcinomas, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, Lymphomas, and Sarcomas.
Furthermore, if detected at an early stage, controlling and curing the cancer should not be a challenging task. However, it can also prove to be fatal if one gets to know about it at a later stage or if it spreads to other organs.
At the moment, James Van Der Beek has not revealed much about the cancer. His wife, Kimberly, is also silent on the matter. It is worth noting that the couple has six children: four daughters, Olivia, Annabel, Emilia, and Gwendolyn, and two sons, Joshua and Jeremiah.
The eldest daughter of James Van Der Beek is 14 years old. More details explored about the actor’s kids
James Van Der Beek married Kimberly Brook in August 2010 and welcomed their first daughter, Olivia Van Der Beek, in the same year. Her eldest daughter is currently 14 years old. In 2012, the couple welcomed their first son and second child, Joshua Van Der Beek.
Later, in 2014, James and Kimberly gave birth to their third and second daughter, Annabel, who is 10 years old as of November 2024. Emilia, currently 8 years old, was born in 2016, followed by Gwendolyn Van Der Beek in 2018. James and Kimberly’s sixth kid, Jeremiah Van Der Beek, is 3 years old at the moment, having been born in October 2021.
On the other hand, the couple has also been open about their miscarriages, as People Magazine reported that Kimberly suffered one heartbreaking miscarriage in November 2019. After that, she found herself in the same situation in November 2021. It is worth noting that Brooks was 17 weeks or more pregnant at the time.
However, it is also worth noting that James Van Der Beek was also married to the popular actress Heather McCombs. The couple tied the knot in 2003 and separated in April 2009.
James Van Der Beek started his film career in 1986 with Castle in the Sky. In the following years, he went on to do other movies like Angus, Texas Rangers, The Rules of Attraction, Final Draft, The Plague, Labor Day, Bad Hair, Downsizing, and many more.
James Van Der Beek has also done a fair share of work on TV, as he was seen in many popular shows, such as Dawson’s Creek, Robot Chicken, Ugly Betty, How I Met Your Mother, The Forgotten, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Friends with Better Lives, Vampirina, Room 104 and even Modern Family.
He has won several awards for his work in films and TV, like the MTV Movie Awards, Teen Choice Awards, and even the NewNowNext Awards.