James Van Der Beek pens heartfelt message for daughter on her 13th birthday, fans say she’s like her mom
The 46-year-old actor is the father of six whom he has with his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Van Der Beek have a beautiful family together.
The couple said “I do” to each other in 2010 and since then have been blessed to have six children of whom they are very proud.
Recently, James and Kimberly’s firstborn Olivia turned 13 and the ‘Castle in the Sky’ actor took to Instagram to wish her on her special day.
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James Van Der Beek said his daughter ‘expanded' his heart
The 46-year-old wrote, “Cannot BELIEVE it’s been 13 years…"
“It feels like yesterday I was staring into your little bassinet in the hospital, beyond exhausted, but unable to close my eyes and stop looking at you - and realizing I’d never be able to communicate just how cool it was to have a little you…,” the actor said.
He continued, “You expanded my heart and my soul’s capacity the second you came out in ways I could’ve never imagined."
“You taught me what love was in an instant. And you’ve led the way ever since,” the actor said.
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“I love you for everything you are, and everything I see you becoming. Humbled and honored to be your dad. And I’ll always be your #1 fan. Happy birthday, my TEENAGER,” James added.
Fans send love to James Van Der Beek's daughter Olivia
The sweet message received over 70K likes and comments filled with love.
“The teen years are beautiful even though you hear so much negative. It’s been one of my favorite ‘stages’ of being a parent. Happy birthday!” a fan commented.
Another one said, “Your posts (more than anyone else's on Instagram) always make me cry. Your love for your family, and for life in general, is so inspiring and beautiful. Thank you for being a light in this world. ❤️.”
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Another shared, “How precious for a girl to hear such loving, honest, vulnerable words from her father, beyond beautiful ❤️.”
The third one added, “Happy Birthday! She looks just like her beautiful mom!”
Who are James Van Der Beek’s other children?
Apart from Olivia, James and his producer wife are also parents to 11-year-old Joshua, born in 2012; Annabel, 9, born in 2014; seven-year-old Emilia, born in 2016; Gwendolyn, 5, born in 2018; and almost two-year-old Jeremiah, born in October 2021.
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The 41-year-old Kimberly once told PEOPLE, “When we look at our kids, and they're a tribe, and they take care of each other.”
“It can be exhausting. But we love the chaos!” added.
