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James Van Der Beek and Wife Split Up

James Van Der Beek and Wife Split Up

Originally posted 06/10/2009 02:40PM

James Van Der Beek has split from his wife, actress Heather McComb, PEOPLE has confirmed.

The former Dawson's Creek star and McComb, both 32, separated a couple of months ago but "it was totally amicable and they remain good friends," says his rep.

They got engaged in early 2003 and were married over the Fourth of July weekend that year in Malibu. The two exchanged vows in an outdoor ceremony in front of a group of guests that included Van Der Beek's Dawson's Creek costars Michelle Williams, Busy Phillips and pal Soleil Moon Frye.

WEEK IN REVIEW: Britney's Amazing News

Originally posted 07/11/2003 01:00AM

SPEARS SHOCKER: After years of proclaiming her virginity, Britney Spears, 21, confessed to W magazine that she had sex with former boyfriend Justin Timberlake, now 22. "I've only slept with one person my whole life," she said. "It was two years into my relationship with Justin, and I thought he was the one. ... But I was wrong! I didn't think he was gonna go on Barbara Walters and sell me out." As for her rumored fling with Irish actor Colin Farrell: "Yes, I kissed him. ... He's the cutest, hottest thing in the world -- wooh! ... But it was nothing serious." Meantime, she says, "Seriously, I haven't had a boy in a really long time, and I'm really craving ... just a kiss, man. Just a kiss would be nice."

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Van Der Beek Bids Bachelorhood Bye Bye

Originally posted 07/08/2003 01:00AM

One of Hollywood's favorite pin-up boys is officially off the singles list.

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Van Der Beek Heads to New York Stage

Originally posted 02/21/2003 11:00AM

Don't look for "Dawson's Creek" star James Van Der Beek at the unemployment office, despite his show going off the air this May.

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James Van Der Beek Breaks the 'Rules'

Originally posted 09/09/2002 01:00AM

The heartthrob of "Dawson's Creek," James Van Der Beek, is spreading his wings.

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VAN DER BEEK, McDERMOTT TEAM

Originally posted 04/02/1999 12:00AM