James Van Der Beek‘s first wife, Heather McComb, has gotten remarried to another actor 16 years after divorcing the “Dawson’s Creek” icon.
McComb married actor Scott Michael Campbell, who is known for his roles in “Shameless” and “ER” among other shows. The actress happily announced the nuptials took place in Missoula, Montana on Saturday, May 30 and wrote “Our hearts are full and humbled by all of the love that we were surrounded by. God is so good.”
She called her wedding weekend “truly magical” before going on to say, “We are sitting here counting our many blessings. Thank you to everyone who made this so special for us!”
Fellow actor Johnny Whitworth, who worked with McComb on a 2001 episode of “NYPD Blue,” showed his enthusiasm for McComb’s big day by writing in the comments, “Love everything about this because you don’t have to know any of it to see the love and joy. 🙏🏻💜 Congrats”
Eddie Mills, known for playing the character of Vandy in the late 90s ABC drama “Wasteland,” also chimed in to send his well wishes, writing a simple “Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️ love you both! 👏👏”
What Did Heather McComb Say About James Van Der Beek’s Death?
McComb affectionately remembered her ex in a tribute the day after his February 11, 2026 death from colorectal cancer.
Alongside a nostalgic black-and-white photo of herself sharing an embrace with James, she wrote, “I am especially heartbroken for his incredible wife Kimberley, his beautiful children and his amazing family and all of his family and friends who I know he loved deeply.”
She continued, “This is how I will always see James,” referring to the beautiful photo which she revealed was taken on her 21st birthday. ““Innocent, kind and pure of heart. What a journey we shared over the years. I sit here in immense gratitude for the special connection, friendship and love that James and I shared that has endured through decades.”
James Van Der Beek Was Fondly Remembered by His Wife Kimberly on 3-Month Anniversary of His Passing
Kimberly Van Der Beek, whom James married in 2010, recently reflected on life three months after losing her husband, with whom she shared six children.
Shared a throwback photo of the actor sleeping and wrote:
To say I’m heartbroken is a severe understatement. Words just don’t capture what grief is. The comforts of shock have worn off. The reality is settling in… and I miss him. We all miss him. Yet, there is a different kind of magic in the air. I feel him. I know him more deeply. My conscious connection to God has deepened. The veils of the universe have thinned. And I trust that this is the path me and my family have always been intended to walk.
The outpouring of support has been tremendous. It’s held our family in the most beautiful of ways. You all went absolutely above and beyond anything I could have ever expected in supporting us and honoring James. I am deeply grateful. There is so much more to share here. And in time- I will.
Rumer Willis, daughter of Demi Moore and 2015 “Dancing With the Stars” champion, was one of many supporters who left a kind comment. She wrote, “I love you and those beautiful angels humans so much. I can’t wait to see you.”
