James Van Der Beek and Kimberly: A Decade of Love's Unexpected Beginning

Actor James Van Der Beek and his spouse Kimberly Van Der Beek have captivated audiences as an admirable couple for over a decade.

The former Dawson’s Creek star first encountered Kimberly in 2009, occurring less than twelve months following the conclusion of his divorce from his previous wife, Heather McComb.

“I found myself in Israel, journeying with an organized collective, when a profound realization struck me: my days as a bachelor were over. I yearned for an authentic partnership. A kindred spirit. An individual with whom I could establish a family. I was deep in this personal epiphany, sharing these thoughts with a companion, when a voice interjected, seeking to pose a question to him,” James recounted in an August 2020 Instagram update. “My initial reaction was irritation. Who was this person encroaching upon my pivotal moment? I turned my head … and there stood @vanderkimberly.”

In August 2010, Us Weekly verified that the couple exchanged vows in a “modest spiritual observance” held in Tel Aviv – the very city where their paths initially crossed. Together, they are parents to six offspring.

Review the detailed chronological account of James and Kimberly’s journey together below: