James Van Der Beek could not have been capable of make it to the extremely anticipated Dawson’s Creek forged reunion, however his spouse, Kimberly Van Der Beek, made positive his presence was felt in each means.
On September 22, the beloved teen drama’s stars gathered on the Richard Rodgers Theater in New York Metropolis for a reside studying of the pilot episode. The occasion doubled as a fundraiser for the nonprofit F Most cancers. Whereas James was unable to attend resulting from contracting two abdomen viruses amid his battle with colorectal most cancers, Kimberly introduced their youngsters alongside to characterize him — and she or he known as the expertise a “present.”
“This night time was so particular to the entire household,” Kimberly shared on her Instagram Story after the occasion. “And extra importantly, feeling my husband fill your entire theater, and the love for him.”
Although James wasn’t there in individual, Kimberly revealed she recapped each second for him over the telephone afterward, describing the night as one they’ll “be unwinding for some time.” She additionally expressed her gratitude to his former co-stars for his or her unwavering help.
“All the forged has been past phrases,” she stated. “Phrases won’t ever do justice for his or her help.”
Kimberly gave a particular shout-out to Michelle Williams, who she praised because the “brainchild of this night time.” She additionally thanked Michelle’s husband, Hamilton director Thomas Kail, for going above and past for the Van Der Beek household, saying he made “so most of the children’ goals come true” and calling him and Michelle “angel people.”
Thomas performed a serious position in making the night attainable, not solely securing the long-lasting Broadway venue but additionally enlisting Lin-Manuel Miranda to step in for James throughout the reside studying. Kimberly later left a heartfelt remark beneath Lin’s personal submit concerning the night time, writing, “You. If it was to be anyone, it needed to be you. Thanks 🙏.”
As for James, he nonetheless discovered a method to join with the followers who’ve supported him for many years. In a heartfelt video message recorded from residence, he admitted, “I can’t consider I’m not there. I can’t consider I don’t get to see my forged mates, my stunning forged, in individual. I needed to face on this stage and thank each single individual on this theater for being right here tonight.”
Regardless of his absence, James made positive his love reached the group, telling followers, “You’re the greatest followers on this planet.”
For Kimberly, although, one factor was clear on the finish of the night time: she’s desperate to be again by her husband’s facet. “It was a good looking night time,” she stated. “And I miss my husband. I can’t wait to go see him tomorrow.”
