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Why James Van Der Beek Won’t Let His Children Watch ‘Dawson’s Creek’

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Carly Thomas
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Former teen heartthrob James Van Der Beek opens up about his cancer diagnosis and why he won't let his kids watch his iconic role on 'Dawson's Creek'.
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  • Van Der Beek, who played Dawson Leery on the hit '90s drama, recently revealed on 'The View' that he doesn't allow his six children to watch the show, saying they don't need to see 'their dad pretend to go through puberty'.
  • The actor also got candid about his recent colorectal cancer diagnosis, calling it a 'shock' since he thought he was 'taking really good care' of himself, and describing the experience as a 'nightmare' he couldn't wake up from.
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James Van Der Beek, Dawson Leery, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Kimberly Van Der Beek, Dawson's Creek, Varsity Blues, Dawson's Creek
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