James Van Der Beek gave fans a glimpse into his life amid his stage 3 cancer battle.
The Dawson’s Creek star looked fit and healthy while playing football with his son at their sprawling Texas home. Broker reports.
Take to Instagram48-year-old surprised fans with a video of him donning a football jersey, followed by another clip of him throwing the ball around with his son in the backyard of their Austin home.
The videos received high praise from fans who were thrilled to see the actor getting back to his daily routine while undergoing intensive treatment for stage 3 colorectal cancer.
In the first clip, the actor revealed he would be selling replicas of the jersey he wore in his 1999 film Varsity Blues.
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James Van Der Beek looks fit and healthy as he throws a football with his son at their Texas home amid his battle with cancer. Image: Instagram
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In the first clip, the actor revealed he would be selling replicas of the jersey he wore in his 1999 film Varsity Blues.
In the caption, he revealed that the money will go to families who have a loved one battling cancer, noting that they will “directly help with treatment and support families who are on the same path.”
“Thank you – for the love, the prayers, the support and for making this jersey mean something much bigger than a movie. Endlessly grateful to all of you,” he said.
His wife, Kimberly, took to the comments section to show support for her husband.
“You’re a wizard. Bounce back, baby!!” she wrote.
Other fans called him “amazing” and noted that they “love” seeing their favorite star looking “good” and “strong.”
In the separate video, Van Der Beek threw the ball around with his son Joshua.
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The 48-year-old posted a video of himself throwing a ball around with his son in the backyard of their Austin home. Image: Instagram
Van Der Beek, who is battling cancer, plays ball with his son. Image: Instagram
He first revealed in November 2024 that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer.
The TV star shared a series of images of himself and his family at their ranch in Austin, Texas, where he spent much of his time while undergoing treatment.
At the time of his diagnosis, the actor — who left Hollywood and moved to Texas in 2020 — told People that he had been dealing with his diagnosis “privately” with the support of his loved ones, explaining that he was “feeling good” despite his health issues.
Van Der Beek (second from left) with cast from Dawson’s Creek.
As Van Der Beek’s Hollywood career has continued to flourish, the actor has turned his back on the traditional A-lister lifestyle and eschewed the trappings of Los Angeles fame in favor of a quieter life on a Texas ranch.
The actor and his family moved to their Austin ranch in 2020 to find more “space” and a “connection to nature,” something he wanted his six children to experience away from the bright lights of Los Angeles.
Their wooded grounds include a main house, several cabins, a pool, and a backyard overlooking the Pedernales River.
The 48-year-old revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in November 2024, alongside a series of candid photos taken around his ranch in Austin, Texas. Photo: Instagram/James Van Der Beek
James and Kimberly both noted that their new home gives them greater proximity to nature, which they wanted their children to have access to. Image: real estate agent
A barn is one of many structures on the property. Image: real estate agent
According to BrokerThe house in which the Van Der Beeks live has five bedrooms and three bathrooms.
The main house features a commercial kitchen, balconies with sky and river views, an outdoor area with a swimming pool and a tram to the river. There is a barn on the property, perfect for throwing a party.
The waterfront residence is a place where you can “channel your ‘hippie cowboy,'” according to an old advertisement.
Kimberly had said at the time that they had not yet purchased any property, but instead planned to lease first before deciding whether to purchase it in the Lone Star State.
Van Der Beek’s other real estate moves include an investment property in Valley Village, California, which he bought in 2005 for $US1.26 million ($A1.9 million).
The four-bedroom house features a swimming pool and a spacious backyard. The star rented it for around $5,000 a month before eventually selling it in 2014 for $1.15 million.
In 2013, he upgraded to a Beverly Hills residence for $2.5 million ($A3.8 million).
After moving to Texas, he put the Beverly Hills property up for rent for $US12,000 ($A18,000) a month.
The house is now estimated to be worth around $4 million ($A6.1 million).
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His wife, Kimberly, described their homes as having the “ability to heal… to embrace you and heal you.” Photo: Instagram/James Van Der Beek
The latest video clips come just months after he made a surprise virtual appearance at the Dawson’s Creek reunion, which he was unable to attend in person due to some “stomach viruses.”
However, he shocked fans when he took part in the highly anticipated event in a pre-recorded clip shot at his home in Texas.
In the video, Van Der Beek – who played the titular role of Dawson in the hit show – thanked everyone for attending the event and said he wished he could be there with them.
The virtual appearance came just a day after he revealed on Instagram that he had developed two different stomach viruses and was “gutted” he wouldn’t be able to attend the event.
However, he noted that there would be an ‘understudy’ in his place.
A host of Van Der Beek’s former co-stars – including Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, Mary Beth Peil, John Wesley Shipp, Mary-Margaret Humes, Nina Repeta, Kerr Smith, Meredith Monroe and Busy Philipps – reunited at the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York City for a live reading of the show’s pilot episode.
But “despite all efforts” the actor noted he was not fit enough to attend in person – before paying tribute to everyone who would be attending the event for supporting him during his battle with cancer.
Van Der Beek made a virtual appearance at the Dawson’s Creek Class Reunion. Image:
He also noted that his replacement would be none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda, who he joked would be “someone my kids would definitely consider upgrading over me. … Plus, he already knows how to get to the theater, so that’s helpful”.
The Dawson’s Creek reunion took place weeks after Van Der Beek admitted that treating his cancer has become a “full-time job,” as he opened up about the many lifestyle changes he has made to combat the disease.
The actor previously opened up about the one symptom of his colorectal cancer that he ignored, admitting that he initially attributed the physical change to his coffee routine.
The change in question? Minor irregularities in his bowel movements.
“There was no red flag or anything noticeable,” he said Healthlineadmitting that he thought he was in excellent physical health when he was diagnosed.
“I was healthy. I did the cold plunge. I had great cardiovascular fitness and I had stage 3 cancer, and I had no idea.”
The couple moved to their Texas ranch in 2020 to find more “space” and a “connection to nature.” Photo: Instagram/James Van Der Beek
Now he has lifted the lid on his battle with cancer, while also recalling how he broke the news of his diagnosis to his wife and their six children: Olivia, 14, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 11, Emilia, 9, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 3.
Van Der Beek added that he has come to accept that his cancer will likely be a part of his life for many years to come.
“I’m just traveling,” he said.
“It’s a process. It’ll probably be a process for the rest of my life.”
He revealed that making lifestyle changes to his diet and exercise routine has become his ‘full-time’ job.
The actor noted that he has been focusing on finding “the beauty of just slowing down a little bit and prioritizing rest and really letting that be the job.”
Van Der Beek then encouraged people to get screened, explaining that when he was screened at age 46, he was unaware that medical professionals had changed the recommended screening age to 45.
“I thought I was way ahead of the game. I was eating as best I could. I was healthy. I was in great cardiovascular shape,” he said.
“In my opinion, there was no reason whatsoever that I should have received a positive diagnosis.”
James Van Der Beek rose to fame on Dawson’s Creek.
Van Der Beek revealed that he has made several changes to his health and wellness routine since his diagnosis, including following a keto diet, doing yoga and following a stretching regimen.
The actor’s diagnosis came 26 years after he first rose to fame when he starred in the hit series Dawson’s Creek, which ran from 1998 to 2003.
Van Der Beek went on to star in several other series, including Varsity Blues and CSI: Cyber.
He played a fictionalized version of himself in the show Don’t Trust the B in Apartment 23.
Parts of this story first appeared in Broker and was republished with permission.
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