James Van Der Beek Praises Daughter’s ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion Performance For 15th Birthday Post

James Van Der Beek shared the sweetest message for his daughter on her birthday. On Thursday, James made an Instagram post celebrating his daughter Olivia’s 15th birthday. The actor praised her for performing alongside his former castmates at Monday’s “Dawson’s Creek” reunion event and offered some sweet fatherly advice. “Keep taking big swings, kiddo,” he wrote. “Risk imperfection. Keep dreaming big and most importantly, be true to who you are. Because, while only YOU will know exactly who your most authentic self will be, as someone who’s known you your whole life… I can guarantee you’re going to love her.”