Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly has spoken out after the star’s heartbreaking appearance at the reunion for the hit TV show in New York. The series is largely credited with launching the careers of actors James, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams and Joshua Jackson. James Van Der Beek’s wife Kimberly has spoken out about the reunion benefit for the star, who is battling cancer. Thanks for the love support and the prayers.”Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly have been married since 2010 and have six children together. Van Der Beek, 48, couldn’t make it to the Dawson’s Creek reunion.