James Van Der Beek: a Master of Self-Parody

Rolling Stone: The Latest ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ADVERTISEMENT View on web Subscribe February 11, 2026 James Van Der Beek in 'Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23': A Master of Self-Parody After starring in Dawson's Creek, the actor had a hard time shaking his famous role — so he decided to lean in BY Elisabeth Garber-Paul James Van Der Beek, 'Dawson's Creek' and 'Varsity Blues' Star, Dead at 48 The actor, who impressed in a wide range of comedic and dramatic roles, revealed colorectal cancer diagnosis in 2024  James Van Der Beek's Family Starts GoFundMe After Actor's Death Due to 'Significant Financial Strain' "The costs of James’s medical care has left the family out of funds," reads the appeal to fans. "The support of friends, family, and the wider community will make a world of difference" Pam Bondi Melts Down as Dems Press for Answers on Epstein-Files Fiasco The attorney general ignored questions about the administration’s handling of the case, which has enraged lawmakers, survivors, and the public ADVERTISEMENT The Band Perry on Their Relationship With Nashville During Bro-Country: 'We Felt Very Not Supported' In an open-book interview on Rolling Stone's Nashville Now podcast, Kimberly Perry talks about reforming the group without her brothers A Day in the Life of a Bad Bunny Super Bowl Bush “It fulfilled my childhood dream,” says Santa Clara, California, native Nick Garcia Bijou Phillips Is Urgently Seeking Kidney Donor While Hospitalized: 'Time Is of the Essence' The actress previously received a kidney transplant in 2017, but has since suffered complications that have rendered her in need of another Gene Simmons Blasts the Hall of Fame for Honoring Hip-Hop: 'It Doesn't Speak My Language' “Hip-hop does not belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, nor does opera or symphony orchestras,” says the Kiss singer. “How come the New York Philharmonic doesn’t get in?” The 'Scrubs' Gang Is Back at Sacred Heart Hospital in New Trailer for Revival Series The OG crew of Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, and John C. McGinley will be joined by several newcomers, including Vanessa Bayer ADVERTISEMENT This email was sent to ignoble.experiment@arconati.us by Rolling Stone. Please add email@email.rollingstone.com to your address book to ensure delivery to your inbox. Visit the Preferences Center to update your profile and customize what email alerts and newsletters you receive. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Rolling Stone, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 475 5th Ave New York, New York, 10017 View in Browser | Privacy Policy | Your Privacy Rights | Ad Choices | Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Update Profile