It’s apparently been fairly every week within the Van Der Beek family. When James Van Der Beek was unable to affix Joshua Jackson, Katie Holmes and different solid members for a Dawson’s Creek reunion attributable to sickness, his household confirmed up on his behalf, together with his oldest daughter giving a small solo efficiency. Days later her proud dad penned an emotional tribute to Olivia on her birthday, and if this doesn’t name for his viral Dawson’s Creek crying meme, I don’t know what does.
Olivia is the oldest of six youngsters James Van Der Beek shares with spouse Kimberly, and the person recognized for enjoying Dawson Leery for six seasons on the WB took to Instagram to reward her efficiency on the Dawson’s Creek reunion and acknowledge her private milestone. Olivia turned 15, which is kind of significant to her dad — it’s how outdated Van Der Beek’s character was within the Dawson’s Creek pilot. James wrote:
My oldest turned 15 at this time. Identical age that Dawson was within the pilot. To look at you stand there in that crimson gown, so confidently taking middle stage amidst all these individuals I’ve recognized so lengthy and cherish so deeply… I’m simply left in awe.
James Van Der Beek had expressed remorse over not with the ability to attend the reunion; he revealed in November 2024 he’s battling Stage 3 colorectal most cancers and this week had come down with two abdomen viruses.
Nonetheless, Kimberly Van Der Beek was there with all six of their brood — Olivia, 15, Joshua, 13, Annabel, 11, Emilia, 9, Gwendolyn, 6, and Jeremiah, 2. As talked about in James’ prolonged birthday publish, Olivia took middle stage for a solo, because the solid sang Paula Cole’s “I Don’t Wish to Wait,” which served because the present’s iconic theme music.
James Van Der Beek’s publish continued, relaying a narrative about how proud he was of her, even when she wasn’t excellent (don’t fear, Olivia — Dawson was removed from excellent himself), encouraging her to maintain being her genuine self. In his phrases:
Hold taking huge swings, kiddo. Danger imperfection. Hold dreaming huge and most significantly, be true to who you’re. As a result of, whereas solely YOU will know precisely who your most genuine self will probably be, as somebody who’s recognized you your complete life… I can assure you’re going to like her. Completely satisfied birthday kiddo. I like you ❤️
I’m simply gonna seize a tissue actual fast, if you would like to check out James Van Der Beek’s full publish and Olivia’s superb efficiency alongside sister Emilia:
Followers on the had been undoubtedly upset James Van Der Beek couldn’t be a part of the reunion — which was a charity occasion to boost cash for F Most cancers and to honor the actor — and take part in a reside studying of the pilot’s script, however I feel getting his response to his daughter on this second actually sort of makes up for it.
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