James Van Der Beek Shares Varsity Blues Video Amid Cancer Treatment

James Van Der Beek shared an Instagram video on Monday, donning his iconic white football jersey from the 1999 film Varsity Blues to toss a football, as he continues his battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. The 48-year-old actor, known for his role as backup quarterback Jonathan "Mox" Moxon in the Texas-set coming-of-age story, captioned the clip with nostalgia for the "varsity whites" he wore during filming.

In the video, Van Der Beek appears energetic while handling the pigskin, signaling a positive turn amid his treatment. His wife, Kimberly, whom he married in 2010, commented enthusiastically: "You're a Wizard. Bouncing back baby!!" followed by three heart-eyes emojis. The couple shares six children: daughters Olivia, Annabel, Emilia and Gwendolyn, and sons Joshua and Jeremiah.

Van Der Beek first revealed his diagnosis publicly in November 2024, after privately managing the condition since 2023. He described the experience as unexpected, noting in an earlier interview that he had been in excellent physical shape, including regular cold plunges and cardiovascular exercise, yet overlooked initial symptoms like changes in bowel movements, initially attributing them to his...