“THREE MONTHS LATER, A NEW CHAPTER BEGINS — AND NOT EVERYONE KNOWS HOW TO FEEL ABOUT IT.” Heather McComb has quietly stepped into a new season of life just months after the loss of former husband James Van Der Beek, sparking an emotional conversation among fans about grief, healing, and the speed at which life can unexpectedly move forward. What should have been a joyful celebration is now drawing intense attention online, with many people focused on the timeline and wondering whether the public is seeing the full story behind this surprising new beginning.

The late James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife, Heather McComb, got remarried to actor Scott Michael Campbell, she announced Sunday.

McComb shared wedding pics from her big day on Instagram, including from their outdoor ceremony in Montana. Details included the bride wearing sparkly white cowboy boots with socks reading “I [heart] my husband.”

She clearly had an eventful time at her wedding, as she posted a later pic of her socks that turned dirty and the silver and white sneakers she changed into.

“Yesterday @scottmichaelcampbell and I under the covenant of God got officially married by my beautiful sister @essence_says surround by the people we love most in the world in our most favorite city Missoula Montana,” McComb wrote. “Our hearts are full and humbled by all of the love that we were surrounded by. God is so good.”

Heather McComb and Scott Michael Campbell posing together.
The late James Van Der Beek’s ex-wife, Heather McComb, got married Sunday to actor Scott Michael Campbell. The couple is pictured here in March 2024.Scott Michael Campbell/Instagram
Heather McComb and husband Scott Michael Campbell pose for a selfie by a lake.
The two — seen here in July 2024 — tied the knot in Montana in an outdoor ceremony officiated by her sister.Scott Michael Campbell/Instagram

She then thanked all the people she worked with to plan her wedding, adding, “Thank you to all of our family and friends who traveled from all over the country to be with us. Thank you Jesus the way maker miracle worker!”

“You all made it so special and a truly magical weekend that we will never forget. We are sitting here counting our many blessings.”‘

Campbell, 54, also posted pics from their wedding on his Instagram, writing, “BEYOND BLESSED for the most AMAZING week getting married to the BEAUTIFUL soul who is @heatmccomb ❤️❤️ THANK YOU to ALL of our friends and family and all our newfound Friends and family!”

James Van Der Beek and Heather McComb posing for a photo at "The Rules of Attraction" Premiere.
McComb was married to Van Der Beek from 2003 to 2010.WireImage
Heather McComb and James Van Der Beek smiling.
McComb paid tribute to Van Der Beek after he died in February, posting a throwback pic of the two celebrating her 21st birthday.Heather McComb/Instagram

McComb, 49, was previously married to Van Der Beek from 2003 to 2010. Later that year, he married his second wife, Kimberly.

The couple went on to have six kids together: Olivia, 15, Joshua, 14, Annabel Leah, 12, Emilia, 10, Gwendolyn, 7, and Jeremiah, 4.

Van Der Beek died in February after a battle with colorectal cancer. He was 48 years old.

Heather McComb attends the 25th Annual Arpa International Film Festival Awards Gala.
McComb, pictured here in November 2022, remembered her ex-husband as a “beautiful soul.”Getty Images
Heather McComb at "The Carters" special screening.
McComb also described the “Dawson’s Creek” alum as “so humble.”Getty Images for Paramount+

McComb shared a tribute to the “Dawson’s Creek” alum after his death, and said she was “heartbroken” over his passing.

“I am especially heartbroken for his incredible wife Kimberly, his beautiful children and his amazing family, Jim, Jared, Juliana and all of his family and friends who I know he loved deeply,” she wrote on Instagram.

“James was a beautiful soul filled with so much light, love, talent, humor, depth, sensitivity, knowledge and a deep love of God that shined through him,” she also shared. “He shined so bright yet was so humble and human. Always searching, always growing, always going deeper, always chasing things outside his comfort zone.”

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