Just a few months after the passing of Dawson’s Creek actor James Van Der Beek, his former wife Heather McComb has unexpectedly become the subject of online discussion after revealing that she has remarried.
Read on to find out more.
McComb married her longtime partner, Scott Michael Campbell, on May 30 in a small outdoor ceremony held in Missoula, Montana. The wedding took place roughly three months after Van Der Beek died on February 11 following complications from stage 3 colorectal cancer.
She later shared moments from the celebration on Instagram, showing a heartfelt ceremony led by her sister and attended by close family and friends. Personal details included white cowboy boots with sparkle and socks reading “I ❤️ my husband.”
In her post, McComb wrote that she and Campbell were “officially married under the covenant of God,” expressing gratitude for the love surrounding them and thanking family and friends who traveled to attend the event. She also praised her faith, describing the moment as deeply meaningful.
However, some social media users quickly pointed out confusion surrounding her connection to Van Der Beek, clarifying that McComb was his ex-wife rather than his widow.
Comments online emphasized that Van Der Beek had been divorced from McComb for many years, with one user noting that they had separated over a decade ago and finalized their divorce long before his later marriage.
McComb and Van Der Beek were together in the early 2000s, marrying in 2003 before splitting in 2009 and finalizing their divorce in 2010. Their separation was described as amicable.
Both eventually moved on with their lives. Van Der Beek later married Kimberly Van Der Beek in 2010, with whom he had six children. McComb went on to build a long-term relationship with Campbell, a close friend she had known for many years.
After Van Der Beek’s passing, McComb shared a tribute reflecting on their past relationship and enduring friendship, describing him as a kind and meaningful presence in her life.
She also expressed sympathy for his family, including his wife Kimberly and their children, acknowledging the deep loss they experienced.
McComb ended her message with a heartfelt farewell, expressing gratitude, love, and remembrance for her former husband.
The situation online mainly stems from confusion, as many people mistakenly assumed she was his widow rather than his ex-wife separated from him many years ago.