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James Van Der Beek Celebrates Son Joshua’s 12th Birthday
James Van Der Beek is an American actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1992. This veteran actor has garnered a considerable…
James Van Der Beek is an American actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1992. This veteran actor has garnered a considerable fan following over the years due to his roles in series like Dawson’s Creek and Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23.
Van Der Beek has an active following of 1.5 million followers on Instagram, where he doesn’t shy away from showing how invested he is in his family. Through his social media, fans can quickly see how devoted he is to his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, and their six children.
Just recently, he celebrated the 12th birthday of his son Joshua and posted a video containing collages and a caption that melted everyone’s hearts.
He wrote, “12 years old today. You make me laugh, you make me think, you make me a better person. Wise beyond your years and yet an eternally playful spirit… You are kind, fair, and thoughtful, and your take on the world always adds a new dimension I never would have recognized on my own. I cherish our adventures, your questions, and even the highly questionable “facts” you’re so fond of dispensing ❤️ I love your sense of humor, your high weirdness, and every minute I get to spend as your dad. Thanks for being you, bud. Don’t ever change for anyone but yourself. I love you and couldn’t be more proud of you.”
Through this caption, we can see the overflowing love Van Der Beek has for his son, which is also reflected in his parenting. He mentioned how his son is fair and thoughtful, which signifies that the actor has done a good job parenting.
James Van Der Beek’s six children
Van Der Beek has an extensive and happy family, and 5 kids proudly call him father. They are named Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn, and Jeremiah.
Their first daughter, Olivia, was born on September 25, 2010, and they welcomed their second child, Joshua, on March 13, 2012. Two years later, Annabel was born on January 25, 2014, followed by Emilia, born on March 23, 2016.
James van Der Beek with his wife and children (Source: Instagram)
Van Der Beek then welcomed their fifth child named Gwendolyn on June 15, 2018, followed by Jeremiah, born on October 2021. Before Jeremiah was born, James’ wife Kimberly miscarried in November 2019 after announcing their pregnancy on Instagram.
Therefore, the couple who shared everything on social media waited around five weeks before announcing the birth of their son. Their children are mostly seen on social media as their parents regularly update them.
James Van Der Beek married the love of his life in 2010
James and Kimberly met while they were on a trip to Israel in 2009. They immediately fell in love and started dating immediately after.
A year later, they received the good news of Olivia’s arrival and married on August 1, 2010. Their wedding was intimate and took place at the Kabbalah Center near Dizengoff Plaza in Tel Aviv, Israel.
James revealed all about their first encounter and how they continued their relationship in an Instagram post on August 1, 2020. This post was dedicated to his wife Kimberly on their 10th wedding anniversary.
Through this post, he also revealed how he asked her what she was looking for in a relationship, to which she replied she wasn’t looking for one. Six months later, he revealed they were living together, and then things took a turn with them getting pregnant and getting married.
Through this post, he expressed his love and respect for his wife. He wrote, “Our bravery, your tenderness, and your unwillingness to settle for anything less than what can and ought to be…. You’re the best human I know. I love you, and I look forward to earning your partnership for years to come.”
James and Kimberly have now created a family of eight and live happily under one roof. They also actively share their experiences, travels, and dates on their social media accounts.
Through their public diaries, fans can see that the couple are very much in love and have a perfect bond with each other. They have been happily married for almost 15 years now.
Who is James Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly?
Kimberly is also involved in the entertainment industry, just like her husband. She is a professional actress and producer who is known for her involvement in projects like Teenage Paparazzo, Home Movie: The Princess Bride, and Heads Up: The Disappearing Art of Vaginal Breech Delivery.
After her involvement with her husband, she has not been very active on the entertainment scene. However, she runs a podcast titled Bathroom Chronicles with her co-host, Peggy Rometo.
Kimberly is not James Van Der Beek’s first wife
Kimberly is James’ perfect wife, but she is not his first. Before Kimberly got hold of his heart, James was married to actress Heather Ann McComb since 2003.
They were engaged in early 2003 and married on July 4th, 2003, in Malibu in the presence of close friends and family. Van Der Beek’s colleagues Michelle Williams, Soleil Moon Frye, and Busy Phillips were also in attendance.
James Van Der Beek celebrating fifth anniversary with ex-wife Heather Ann McComb (Source: Just Jared)
The couple were happily married for almost 6 years before calling it quits. Van Der Beek filed for divorce in the fall of 2019 after separating in April of the same year.
The pair did not have any children of their own and didn’t explain the reason for their divorce. However, they said they do not have any bad blood and remain close friends.