James Van Der Beek looks healthy in new photos amid cancer battle… months after

James Van Der Beek looked happy and healthy in new social media photos after his wife recently declared the star is ‘bouncing back’ amid his years-long battle with cancer.

The Dawson’s Creek alum, 48, was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer in 2024 and has been selling off merchandise from his iconic TV and film projects to raise money for treatments.

Less than three months ago, James sparked fan concern with his ‘frail’ appearance during the Dawson’s Creek reunion in September.

But on Wednesday, the father-of-six had noticeably rosy cheeks and appeared to have put on healthy weight as he posed next to NBC’s Craig Melvin at his sprawling ranch in Texas.

James taped a candid one-on-one interview with Melvin, which is set to air Friday morning on the Today show.

For the sit-down, James wore a brown and red knit cardigan over a plain white T-shirt, green cargo pants and lace-up boots.

James Van Der Beek looked happy and healthy in new social media photos after his wife recently declared the star is ‘bouncing back’ amid his years-long battle with cancer

On Wednesday, the father-of-six had noticeably rosy cheeks and appeared to have put on healthy weight as he posed beside NBC’s Craig Melvin at his sprawling ranch in Texas

James taped a one-on-one interview with Melvin, which is set to air Friday morning on the Today show