If you're anything like us, then your first glimpse of James Van Der Beek was probably during an episode of Dawson's Creek way back when. But now, the 41-year-old actor has stepped into a new demanding role after having five kiddos with his wife Kimberly Van Der Beek — and by the looks of things, it suits him well.
In a sweet Instagram post, this doting dad admitted that "whatever his shortcomings as a father" are, he's more than happy to assume the roll as an "adequate pillow."
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2When he introduced the world to his daughter Emilia on her first birthday.
Having five kids probably means that James has seen his wife do her fair share of breastfeeding. So when breastfeeding in public was finally deemed legal in all 50 states, he gave a shout out to all the mamas out there.
"#Breastfeeding moms everywhere... we salute you ✌️," he captioned a selfie of his wife nursing. "Non-breastfeeding moms. . . we salute you, too ❤️. Just trying to do our part to normalize a natural, beautiful human behaviour that has been, at times, absurdly stigmatized."
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4When he got very candid about his wife's home birth — placenta and all.
5When he totally showed off his daughters on the red carpet.
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James doesn't only cherish the time he spends at home with his family! Last year he took Kimberly and his daughters, Emilia and Olivia, to an event complete with a red carpet.
This dad has no problem toting around his new baby girl, Gwendolyn. All he needs to figure out now is how he can hold two more kiddos at the same time. "Just need to figure how to carry two more at the same time & I'm set," he wrote.
