James Van Der Beek Has a Big Family! Meet the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star’s 6 Kids With Wife Kimberly

Olivia Van Der Beek

The actor and his producer wife became parents after welcoming their first child, daughter Olivia, on September 25, 2010. In 2018, the proud papa shared an adorable photo holding his eldest child and credited Olivia for teaching him all that he knows about being a good dad.

“Seven years into #parenthood, I’m realizing more and more that all that really matters … are the moments of connection,” James gushed on Instagram. “So when they happen, give yourself permission to wipe everything off the table and be 100 percent fully present for them. They’ll make the days happier, and the years worthwhile.”

Joshua Van Der Beek

James and Kimberly welcomed their second child, son Joshua, on March 13, 2012. Not long after becoming a dad of two, the handsome hunk opened up about welcoming his first son.

“I’m just in love,” James gushed to Us Weekly at the time, adding that he “absolutely” adores being a father. “You don’t realize it until it actually happens and then it’s like, ‘Oh, that’s what they were talking about.'”

Annabel Leah Van Der Beek

Kim and James welcomed their third baby, daughter Annabel, on January 25, 2014. Being the father to so many kiddos must be confusing at times, especially when your little ones look so alike! In 2019, The Rules of Attraction actor shared a throwback photo of one of his children and admitted that he had no idea who it was.

“Came across this pic today,” James wrote in the caption. “If I’m being completely honest… I have no idea which kid this is. But reasonably sure it’s mine.” After some detective work, he realized that the baby in the pic was Annabel thanks to the time stamp.

Emilia Van Der Beek

The loving couple welcomed their fourth child, daughter Emilia, in March 23, 2016. Twelve months later, James shared the first-ever photo of his youngest child to mark her 1st birthday. “One year ago today, I got to meet this sweet, determined, magical little soul,” he captioned a sweet shot of his baby girl.

“Just when I thought nobody could follow my other girls… along came Emilia. Never ceases to amaze me just how much a child can expand your heart. #OrHowIncredibleMyWifeIs #blessed #grateful,” the actor concluded.

Gwendolyn Van Der Beek

James and Kimberly welcomed their fifth child, daughter Gwendolyn, on June 15, 2018. “Every child awakens a different energy in you … and this one has been bringing up the truth ever since we found out she was on her way,” the actor said in a statement on the day of her birth. Like her older siblings Emilia, Annabel and Josh, Gwendolyn was born at their home with a doctor and midwife on-hand. The couple’s oldest child, Olivia, was born in a hospital.

Prior to welcoming their fifth child, James and Kimberly candidly revealed that she suffered three miscarriages when first starting out their family.

Jeremiah Van Der Beek

“James revealed that he and his wife secretly welcomed their sixth child, a son named Jeremiah, in a November 22 Instagram post. “Humbled and overjoyed to announce the safe, happy arrival of Jeremiah Van Der Beek (We’ve been calling him Remi, btw – not ‘dinosaur’),” he began in the caption next to a series of photos of the infant.

“After experiencing late-term #pregnancyloss twice in a row (both at 17+ weeks), we kept this one quiet. Truthfully, I was terrified when I found out,” the actor revealed.

“Each child brings their own energy, their own manifestation of consciousness, their own lessons. The ones we lost each gifted us with different pieces of the puzzle … leaving us that much more grateful for the ongoing master class we get to enjoy with this sweet, wise little one,” James concluded, adding, “Life is beautiful.”