Actor James Van Der Beek and his family just made it a whole lot more fun. They shared their joyful holiday activities on social media. The actor, who publicly announced his Stage 3 colorectal cancer diagnosis last year, shared a glimpse into their Halloween celebration through various platforms, providing fans with a heartwarming view of their family life during challenging times.
More interestingly, in September 2025, Van Der Beek participated in a large-scale charity event for “Dawson’s Creek” via hologram. His participation underlined his personal commitment to charitable causes, even as he undergoes treatment for cancer himself. Since his diagnosis, made public in November 2022, Wisdom has prioritized his health and well-being.
Here’s a totally adorable family photo Kimberly Van Der Beek posted to her Instagram account. The snapshot featured her, husband Van Der Beek and their six children—Olivia, Joshua, Annabel, Emilia, Gwendolyn and Jeremiah—all decked out in eye-popping Halloween costumes. The NIC’s celebratory post evoked the spirit of positivity that surrounded their big bash.
Dawson Leery himself, James Van Der Beek, shared some BTS moments from the celebratory events on his Instagram story. He accomplished this alongside his wife’s post. Then he donned a sharp tuxedo. To finish his attire, he wore a white face mask that mirrored the signature look from the Broadway hit “Phantom of the Opera.”
“Happy Halloween!!!!” – James Van Der Beek
The actor shared a humorous Halloween hack with his followers, saying, “I can’t believe it took me this long to figure this out. Golf carts. I got little kiddos. I am not carrying them right now.” This whimsical remark served as a reminder of his parent’s busier crash course in developing a sense of humor.
Fans on social media— even Kimberly Van Der Beek’s famous friends— loved the family’s costume choice in the comments. Their excitement clearly stirred everyone’s creativity and only added to the jubilant atmosphere of the event!
In December of last year, actor and advocate James Van Der Beek went public with his health journey to Robin Roberts on Good Morning America. He got real in their zesty-yet-informative interview. His biggest thanks went to the way he was able to manage physically and emotionally during what was a very difficult time.
“Physically, I’m great. I’m feeling really good emotionally. You know, it’s a lot,” – James Van Der Beek
The Van Der Beek family faces life’s challenges, both good and bad, together. Through their Halloween celebrations, they never lose touch with their value of family and having fun in life, despite the hardships.
