There’s a new addition on the way for James Van Der Beek and Kimberly, and their family is buzzing with excitement! But here’s the twist—they’re keeping the baby’s gender a secret for now, even from their five other kids. Let’s dive into what James had to say about this thrilling chapter in their lives.

James and Kimberly Announce Baby No. 6 on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

On October 7, during an episode of Dancing With the Stars, the Dawson’s Creek star, now 42, made a stunning announcement to the world: he and Kimberly are expecting their sixth child. The news didn’t just thrill the audience—it sent shockwaves through their own household too. When Us Weekly asked James if his kids were excited about the new arrival, he couldn’t help but gush. “They really are,” he said. “They’re such a tight-knit little crew. They’re like a little tribe, and they’re absolutely thrilled about the idea of welcoming another sibling.”

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Took 4 out of 5 kids to #UniversalStudiosHollywood on my day off. If this is the only pic I get before December with all eyes looking at the lens… I might just have to hope people don’t notice a dinosaur is standing in for our youngest and make it work as our Christmas card. 👍🏻#TakeYourVictoriesWhereYouCanGetEm @unistudios
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A Family of Six—And Counting

James and Kimberly, who tied the knot in 2010, already have a lively household with five kids: daughters Olivia (9), Annabel (5), Emilia (3), Gwendolyn (15 months), and son Joshua (7). But Joshua, the only boy, isn’t fazed by whether his new sibling is a brother or sister. “He’s amazing,” James told Us Weekly. “He’ll love the little one no matter what. That’s just who he is.”

Why the Gender Will Stay Secret—for Now

James revealed that they’re not in a rush to share the baby’s gender. “We’re going to keep some secrets,” he explained. “We were pretty out there with the announcement, so this feels like the perfect time to hold onto something special.” It seems the couple wants to savor every moment of this journey without rushing to the finish line.

Opening Up About Miscarriage

James shared a heartfelt post on Instagram about their decision to share the ultrasound live on Dancing With the Stars. He revealed that they’ve been through three previous appointments where they learned there was no heartbeat or no baby. “We chose to have our first ultrasound on camera with our #DWTS crew capturing the result—something I NEVER thought we’d ever do,” he wrote. “But @vanderkimberly and I have been through so much, and she wanted to share this moment. We decided to put ourselves out there—not knowing what we’d find—in an effort to chip away at any senseless stigma around miscarriage.”

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After the show aired, James spoke to Closer Weekly about why they decided to go public with the news. “It’s thrilling,” he said. “We’ve had a few appointments where we found out we were not adding to our family, and Kimberly decided to do it on camera to open up the experience—good result or not good result. Just to encourage people to talk about it. It’s a part of life. It really helps to go through it when you have the support of friends and family.”