James Van Der Beek Celebrates Christmas with His Family amid Cancer Journey, Cuddles Up with One of His Kids in Sweet Photo
- - James Van Der Beek Celebrates Christmas with His Family amid Cancer Journey, Cuddles Up with One of His Kids in Sweet Photo
Lex Goldstein, Hannah SacksDecember 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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James Van Der Beek and one of his kids on Christmas. -
James Van Der Beek celebrated Christmas with his family
The actor has been open about his stage 3 cancer diagnoses over the past year, making press appearances and fundraising for his treatment and other families encountering similar hardships
His wife, Kimberly, said he was "bouncing back" in November via Instagram
James Van Der Beek enjoyed a very merry Christmas with his family.
The actor's wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, shared a sweet photo on her Instagram Stories as she offered a glimpse into their family's holiday celebrations. In the picture, the 48-year-old star could be seen wearing a red, green and white festive sweater as he leaned his head on one of his six kids.
Next to him, one of Van Der Beek's kids wore a gray beanie and plaid pajamas, smiling as the two cuddled close.
Van Der Beek shares six children with wife of 15 years, producer Kimberly: Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 11, Emilia, 9, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.
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James Van Der Beek and one of his kids on Christmas.
Most recently, the family gave a peek into their holiday celebrations with Kimberly's Thanksgiving Instagram Stories, showcasing their dinner table set up and a selfie with their two sons.
The Dawson's Creek star has been open about his stage 3 colorectal cancer journey, which he initially went public with in November 2024 after a receiving the diagnosis in August 2023.
Van Der Beek and his wife have shared health updates throughout the past year, as well as reflections on their hardships, through social media and press appearances.
In a July visit to Today, the Varsity Blues alum called his cancer journey a "full-time job."
“I’m just on the journey,” he added. “It’s a process. It’ll probably be a process for the rest of my life.”
Although he has made positive strides — aided by lifestyle changes, including adopting a keto diet and practicing yoga — Van Der Beek has also encountered various obstacles.
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He recently postponed a Today appearance scheduled for Dec. 5 due to contracting pink eye, which he referred to on Instagram as a reality of having kids.
Another attendance shake-up "gutted" the actor back in September, when he pulled out of the one-night-only Dawson's Creek reunion charity event due to his developing two different stomach viruses.
Despite the temporary setbacks, Van Der Beek appears to be optimistic. While fundraising for his treatment and to support other families in similar positions through the sale of Varsity Blues jerseys, his wife gave positive insights into his health status.
In the comments section on an Instagram Reel she wrote, "You're a wizard. Bouncing back baby!! 😍😍😍."
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