Pics of James Van Der Beek’s Texas Home Life with 6 Kids & Devoted Wife, Who Stands by Him as He Fights for His Life at 47

James Van Der Beek relocated his family to a new city during the height of the pandemic. They’ve since settled in, and are now focusing on supporting the actor as he battles a serious illness.

Opening up about his diagnosis, the 47-year-old star confessed, “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 incredible family.”

“There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good,” he added. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer starts in the rectum or colon, parts of the large intestine within the digestive system.

With a picture of two Northern Cardinals feeding each other, the actor’s wife appeared to draw a parallel between themselves and the birds. The post read, “Northern Cardinals, the ‘romantic’ birds that mate for life, travel together, sing before nesting, and feed each other seed beak-to-beak during courtship.”

Meanwhile, James is facing his diagnosis in the Texas home that he and Kimberly leased during the height of the pandemic.

Moving to Texas

On September 30, 2020, amid the pandemic, James shared Instagram images of the new house his family moved into in Texas. His wife and children gathered around a tree in one picture.

In another, he and Kimberly posed in front of the fireplace; and the last photo showed some of the children sitting in an empty kitchen.

In another post, the star appeared in the kitchen as his wife noted he was cooking dinner while holding one of their toddlers.

She explained she was exhausted from managing the move, looking after the children, and living through the COVID-19 pandemic. Kimberly expressed her love for Texas while noting that Los Angeles and Beverly Hills had treated them well during their time there, providing easy access to amenities.

“But it was feeling really tight for a family of five kids. We had a pretty modest-sized backyard, no real grass to like scoot on or ride bikes,” she added. They moved there to be close to the local park, but unfortunately, the children couldn’t climb trees, ride bikes or scooters, or play ball due to the concrete surroundings.

The plan was to try Texas for a year, with the house owners allowing them freedom to make it their own. Kimberly shared that she’d been trying to convince James to leave Los Angeles for years, but his work commitments made it difficult.

With the pandemic, they realized much could be done digitally. Initially, they considered moving to an area outside Atlanta, but Kimberly had three consecutive dreams encouraging her to move to Texas.

They began turning the property into a family compound, with Kimberly’s then-pregnant sister and her husband moving in as well. Alongside the expansive land in Spicewood, Texas, the Van Der Beeks also have their own private barn. Here’s a glimpse of their home.

In December 2020, the exterior of the house appeared in an Instagram post by James. His wife was seen riding a four-wheeler with one of their children, with wooden buildings visible in the background.

The star honored his wife by sharing several Instagram pictures of her pregnancy and their youngest child at their new Texas house.

One photo showed her husband tossing one of their children into the air by the pool.

One of the photos captured them posing together outdoors.

The family also enjoys long walks on the property, as seen in a Father’s Day post in 2024 dedicated to the father of six.

Over the years, James and Kimberly have shared glimpses of the home’s interior on Instagram.

When Kimberly celebrated her youngest child’s birthday in October 2024, she shared several images showcasing the interior of their Texas home.

Wood is a dominant feature throughout the property, even appearing in one of their toilets.