Kimberly Van Der Beek Biography, Age, Height, Career, Family and More

Kimberly Van Der Beek is an American business consultant, producer, and philanthropist, widely recognized as the wife of actor James Van Der Beek. Alongside supporting her husband’s career, she has contributed to creative projects such as the documentary Teenage Paparazzo (2010) and has also taken part in family-driven productions. Known for her resilience, Kimberly has openly navigated personal challenges, including multiple miscarriages, turning those experiences into advocacy for family health and wellness.

She lives in Texas with her husband and six children, balancing family life with entrepreneurial pursuits and philanthropy.

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Kimberly Van Der Beek Wiki/Bio

Full Name	Kimberly Brook Van Der Beek
Date of Birth	March 22, 1982
Age	43 years (as of 2025)
Profession	Business Consultant, Producer, Philanthropist
Hometown	Washington, D.C., USA
Current Residence	Austin, Texas, USA
Nationality	American
Zodiac Sign	Aries
Instagram	@vanderkimberly

Physical Details

Height	5’6″ (168 cm)
Weight	Approx. 58 kg

Early Life

Kimberly was born on March 22, 1982, in Washington, D.C. Details about her childhood remain private, but her upbringing on the East Coast encouraged independence and discipline. She developed an early interest in creativity and business, two paths that later blended into her career in consulting and media production.

Education

Kimberly earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from an undisclosed university. Her education provided her with the foundation for a career in consulting, focusing on entrepreneurship, leadership, and international business. These skills later helped her transition into the entertainment world and philanthropic causes.

Family Details

Family is central to Kimberly’s life. She married actor James Van Der Beek on August 1, 2010, in a private ceremony at the Kabbalah Center in Tel Aviv, Israel. The two met in 2009 during a group trip and quickly formed a bond.

They have six children together:

Olivia Van Der Beek (born September 25, 2010)
Joshua Van Der Beek (born March 13, 2012)
Annabel Leah Van Der Beek (born January 25, 2014)
Emilia Van Der Beek (born March 23, 2016)
Gwendolyn Van Der Beek (born 2018)
Jeremiah Van Der Beek (born 2020)

Kimberly Van Der Beek and James Van Der Beek's with 6 Children — Kimberly Van Der Beek and James Van Der Beek’s with 6 Children (Photo Ceredit: People.com)

The family relocated from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas in 2020 to embrace a quieter, nature-focused lifestyle. Kimberly has been praised for her strength, particularly during the couple’s difficult miscarriages and while supporting James during his 2023 colorectal cancer diagnosis.

Career Highlights

Kimberly began her career as a business consultant for an international firm in Israel, which is also where she met James. She later transitioned into entertainment and production, working as an associate producer on Teenage Paparazzo (2010). Over time, she became involved in family-oriented creative projects such as Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020) and The Real Full Monty (2024), while also contributing to philanthropic causes related to family health.

In 2025, her focus remains on supporting James during his cancer battle while continuing her behind-the-scenes production work and advocacy efforts.

Career Milestones

Milestone	Details
Business Consulting	Worked for international firm in Israel (pre-2010)
Associate Producer	Teenage Paparazzo documentary (2010)
Family Projects	Worked on Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020)
Philanthropy	Supported causes linked to family wellness (ongoing)
Advocacy	Focus on James’s cancer journey (2023–present)

Controversies

Kimberly Van Der Beek has remained away from controversy, choosing a low-profile approach. She has only been in the public eye for her openness about pregnancy losses and for her support of James’s cancer journey, both of which drew compassion rather than criticism.

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