James Van Der Beek married his wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, in 2010, and they wasted no time starting to grow their family. In August 2023, James found out he had colorectal cancer, a diagnosis he went public with in November 2024.
While giving an update on his journey on the Today show just over a year later, Van Der Beek praised his wife and kids for how they’ve dealt with his diagnosis. “[Kimberly] has just stepped up as a caretaker, as a nurse, as head of the household,” he gushed. “And then the kids, as much as I want to shield them from them seeing me in any kind of pain, you realize that resilience is not only something they have and can build, but is the best thing for them.”
