James Van Der Beek's Ex-Wife Heather McComb Remarries 3 Months After His Death
James Van Der Beek's Ex-Wife Heather McComb Remarries 3 Months After His Death
Rachel McRadyMon, June 1, 2026 at 1:27 PM UTC
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Heather McComb with her new husband Scott Michael Campbell and with former husband James Van Der Beek
Credit: Dennis Webber Photography; Gregg DeGuire/WireImage
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Heather McComb married actor Scott Michael Campbell in an outdoor ceremony in Missoula, Montana, on May 30
The couple celebrated with a large bridal party and shared heartfelt tributes on social media
McComb’s wedding comes three months after the death of her ex-husband, actor James Van Der Beek, at age 48
James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife, Heather McComb, is remarried.
On Saturday, May 30, McComb tied the knot with her husband, Scott Michael Campbell.
“Yesterday @scottmichaelcampbell and I under the covenant of God got officially married by my beautiful sister @essence_says surround[ed] by the people we love most in the world in our most favorite city Missoula Montana,” McComb wrote on Instagram. “Our hearts are full and humbled by all of the love that we were surrounded by.”
McComb, 49, who was previously married to the late Dawson’s Creek star from 2003 to 2010, praised those who were able to make the event “so special and a truly magical weekend.”
Heather McComb and her husband Scott Michael Campbell on their wedding day on May 30.
Credit: Dennis Webber Photography
In the beautiful photos from Dennis Webber Photography, McComb wore a lace-embellished wedding gown with a cross necklace and a long train and veil. Her husband, Campbell, 54, wore a white tuxedo jacket with black pants and a black tie.
James Van Der Beek's ex-wife Heather McComb in new bridal portraits.
Credit: Dennis Webber Photography
The couple married in an outdoor ceremony in Montana with a very large bridal party. McComb posed with her side of the group which featured 13 friends while Campbell had 12 groomsmen.
“We are sitting here counting our many blessings,” McComb said in her post. “Thank you to everyone who made this so special for us!”
Heather McComb and her husband Scott Michael Campbell tie the knot in an outdoor ceremony in Montana on May 30.
Credit: Dennis Webber Photography
Campbell, a fellow actor, also posted photos from the big day to his account, writing, “BEYOND BLESSED for the most AMAZING week getting married to the BEAUTIFUL soul who is @heatmccomb ❤️❤️ THANK YOU to ALL of our friends and family and all our newfound Friends and family!”
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McComb’s celebration came three months after the heartbreaking death of her first husband, Van Der Beek, who died on Feb. 11 at the age of 48 from stage 3 colorectal cancer.
At the time, McComb posted a tribute to her longtime ex, writing, “I am heartbroken over the loss of beloved James. I am especially heartbroken for his incredible wife Kimberly, his beautiful children and his amazing family, Jim, Jared, Juliana and all of his family and friends who I know he loved deeply.”
Heather McComb and James Van Der Beek in 2008
Credit: Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage
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McComb, who knew Van Der Beek prior to his Dawson’s Creek fame, praised his “innocent, king and pure heart.”
“What a journey we shared over the years,” she wrote. “I sit here in immense gratitude for the special connection, friendship and love that James and I shared that has endured through decades. I will treasure the last loving words we exchanged. James was a beautiful soul filled with so much light, love, talent, humor, depth, sensitivity, knowledge and a deep love of God that shined through him. He shined so bright yet was so humble and human. Always searching, always growing, always going deeper, always chasing things outside his comfort zone.”
James Van Der Beek and his wife Kimberly share six children
Credit: Kimberly Van Der Beek/Instagram
Van Der Beek went on to remarry, tying the knot with his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek in 2010. The couple shared six children — Olivia, 15, Joshua, 14, Annabel, 12, Emilia, 10, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.
In mid-May, Kimberly marked three months since her husband’s death.
“To say I'm heartbroken is a severe understatement,” Kimberly wrote. “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.”
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