James Van Der Beek’s widow marks 16th anniversary

Kimberly Van Der Beek, the widow of actor James Van Der Beek, marked what would have been the couple's 16th wedding anniversary on Sunday, August 2, 2026, with a heartfelt social media tribute. The "Dawson's Creek" star died on February 11, 2026, at age 48 after a battle with colorectal cancer.

In an Instagram post, Kimberly Van Der Beek expressed her enduring gratitude for their marriage and family. She wrote that 16 years ago she was the luckiest woman in the world to marry him, adding that the beauty of their marriage continues to unfold every day through their six children. She stated that her late husband continues to be present and guide the family, concluding that she is eternally grateful. The post included several personal photos of the couple and their children.

The couple married on August 2, 2010, in a small spiritual ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israel, while Kimberly was pregnant with their first child. They went on to have six children: Olivia, Joshua, Annabel Leah, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah. James Van Der Beek's cancer diagnosis was made public in November 2024. At the time, he stated on social media that he had been dealing with the illness privately while...