James Van Der Beek Discusses Parenting Choices

James Van Der Beek, famous for his role as Dawson Leery on 'Dawson's Creek', has chosen not to let his six children watch the series, stating he doesn't want them to see him portray a teenager going through puberty. During his appearance on 'The View', he acknowledged the show's positive intentions and its impact but maintained that it's not appropriate for his kids. Van Der Beek humorously recounted a moment when his eldest daughter teased him with a meme of his iconic crying face from the show. He recently opened up about his diagnosis of colorectal cancer, describing the news as shocking but expressing that he feels 'really good' now. Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly have six children, and he reflected on the surprise of having a large family despite initially planning for just one child. Their family experiences have been a mix of blessings and challenges, including multiple miscarriages before having their children.