“Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 — from complications of late-stage colon cancer — triggered a significant surge in public awareness of the devastating disease and an increased interest in screening. The impact was so strong that it was dubbed the “Boseman effect.” This month’s death of “Dawson’s Creek” star James Van Der … Read more
Busy Philipps is addressing her mysterious absence from the last-ever episode of “Dawson’s Creek.” The actress, who joined the hit teen drama as Audrey Liddell during Season 5 in 2001, opened up about the show’s two-part series finale during a recent episode of the “Pod Meets World” podcast. She explained that “Dawson’s Creek” creator Kevin … Read more
A creek full of cash. James Van Der Beek reportedly raised $47K for his cancer battle when he auctioned off his “Dawson’s Creek” merch. The actor, 48, teamed up with Propstore to give fans the chance to buy his memorabilia from the beloved teen drama in the Winter Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction, which took place … Read more
James Van Der Beek’s wife didn’t want to wait to share this positive update. On Monday, the “Dawson’s Creek” alum, 48, took to social media to thank fans for raising money for his cancer treatments amid his battle with stage 3 colorectal cancer. Kimberly Van Der Beek, meanwhile, left an encouraging message beneath the footage. James Van … Read more
James Van Der Beek is saying goodbye to pieces of his “Dawson’s Creek” past. The actor, 48, is selling memorabilia from the beloved teen drama series to help pay for his cancer treatments. Van Der Beek was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer last year. According to People, Van Der Beek is teaming with Propstore to … Read more
Times have changed. During a recent interview with People, “Dawson’s Creek” star Busy Philipps reflected on an “insanely inappropriate” plot line. She was talking about Pacey (Joshua Jackson), a teen boy who has a tryst with a 36-year-old teacher, Tamara Jacobs (Leann Hunley). Joshua Jackson and Leann Hunley in “Dawson’s Creek.” Courtesy Everett Collection Busy … Read more
James Van Der Beek stunned fans with an emotional video message at the “Dawson’s Creek” reunion earlier this week, sparking an outpouring of love and concern. The 48-year-old actor said he was “gutted” to miss the nostalgic night at New York City’s Richard Rodgers Theatre after being sidelined by two stomach viruses amid his ongoing … Read more
James Van Der Beek dropped out of the upcoming “Dawson’s Creek” reunion charity event. The 48-year-old actor, who has cancer, announced on Instagram Sunday that he can’t attend Monday’s reunion with his former co-stars due to a stomach illness. James Van Der Beek attends the “Overcompensating” premiere in Los Angeles on May 14. The Hollywood … Read more
In Capeside, these residents stick together. Twenty-two years after last appearing on the hit WB drama, “Dawson’s Creek,” Mary-Margaret Humes is supporting her former on-screen son, James Van Der Beek. The actress, 71, who played Dawson Leery’s mom, Gale Leery, during the show’s six-season run, from 1998 to 2003, revealed she privately battled colon cancer … Read more
We don’t want to wait for this epic reunion. The cast of “Dawson’s Creek” is set to reunite for the first time since the WB drama went off the air in 2003 after a six season run. In its entirety, the stars of the beloved series will come together at the Richard Rodgers Theatre for … Read more
James Van Der Beek is sharing the subtle colorectal cancer symptom he ignored before his shocking diagnosis. “There wasn’t any red flag or something glaring,” he told Healthline this week. The 48-year-old “Dawson’s Creek” alum publicly shared the news of his diagnosis last November. “Before my diagnosis, I didn’t know much about colorectal cancer. I didn’t even … Read more
James Van Der Beek says his children have become his unexpected caretakers amid his journey with colon cancer. The “Dawson’s Creek” alum publicly shared the news of his diagnosis last November. “I have colorectal cancer. I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my … Read more
Dawson may cry again. “Dawson’s Creek” aired on The WB from 1998 to 2003, created by Kevin Williamson – and in this age of endless spinoffs and reboots, it’s possible that it could come back. “Not in television form. I think there’s other ways that [a ‘Dawson’s Creek’ revival] can come to fruition,” Williamson, 60, … Read more
Back to Capeside. Joshua Jackson, who played Pacey Witter on the hit WB drama “Dawson’s Creek,” shared insight into his friendship with co-star and former girlfriend Katie Holmes, who played his on-screen love interest, Joey Potter. “Katie and I are very close,” the actor, 46, said while on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “Dinner’s on Me” podcast Tuesday. Jesse Tyler … Read more
You won’t want to wait to find out where the “Dawson’s Creek” cast stands now. James Van Der Beek revealed that he and the other stars of the teen drama have reunited after not speaking for years following the end of the WB series. “Dawson’s Creek” aired from 1998 to 2003 and featured Van Der Beek … Read more
James Van Der Beek has opened up about the heartbreaking way his ongoing battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer has affected his marriage – revealing the diagnosis has left him feeling like he cannot provide for his wife and six children. The “Dawson’s Creek” actor first announced his diagnosis in November 2024, and he discussed … Read more
Kelly Clarkson likes to break away from her clothes. During an interview with actors Tyler Posey and Taye Diggs on her daytime chat program, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the “Behind These Hazel Eyes” singer, 42, revealed that she loves being naked. Posey, 33, and Diggs, 53, appeared on Clarkson’s show to promote their upcoming Fox … Read more
James Van Der Beek’s kids will never know and love Dawson Leery. The actor, 47, appeared on “The View” Wednesday and revealed that he refuses to let his six children — Olivia, 14, Joshua, 12, Annabel, 10, Emilia, 8, Gwen, 6, and Jeremiah, 3 — watch “Dawson’s Creek.” James Van Der Beek on “The View.” … Read more
James Van Der Beek is doing his part to make cancer treatment more affordable for himself and others. The 47-year-old actor, who revealed his colorectal cancer diagnosis last month, announced over the weekend that he’s selling merch from his 1999 movie “Varsity Blues” to raise money for cancer treatment costs, including his own. Van Der … Read more
James Van Der Beek is giving fans a look into his cancer journey. The 47-year-old is set to star in “The Real Full Monty,” a two-hour special that will show “a daring group of male celebrities” strip down to raise awareness for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research. In a first look, per … Read more