Heather McComb, the actress and former wife of the late James Van Der Beek, married Scott Michael Campbell in Missoula, Montana, on Saturday, according to an Instagram post shared with her 15,400 followers. The wedding comes three months after Van Der Beek's death from stage 3 colorectal cancer on February 11 at age 48. McComb described the ceremony as "romantic and memorable," thanking loved ones who traveled from across the country.

A Montana ceremony three months after Van Der Beek's death

McComb, 49, and Campbell exchanged vows in what she called "our most favorite city Missoula Montana," as reported on her Instagram. The timing—exactly three months after Van Der Beek's passing—places McComb's remarriage within a period of public grieving that has played out across social media and entertainment news. Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on Dawson's Creek, had been open about his cancer battle, appearing on the Today Show in December where he expressed gratitude for public support.

McComb had previously posted a tribute to Van Der Beek after his death, calling him "a beautiful soul filled with so much light." Her wedding post, by contrast, radiates joy: "Our hearts are full and humbled by all of the love that we were surrounded by." The juxtaposition underscores the emotional cmoplexity of moving forward after a profound loss.

15,400 followers and a private vow exchange

McComb shared the news with her 15 ,400-plus Instagram followers, posting a slideshow from the ceremony officiated by her sister. The intimate guest list included family and friends "from all over the country," as McComb noted. According to the source , the couple married "under the covenant of God." The public announcement invites both congratulatory messages and scrutiny—a dynamic common for celebrities navigating personal milestones after a high-profile death.

The amicable divorce that preceded Van Der Beek's death

McComb and Van Der Beek divorced in 2010 after seven years of marriage. Their split was finalized through mediation,with Van Der Beek ordered to pay spousal support for two years. Their representative stated at the time, "They remain good friends." That amicable foundation may have shaped McComb's ability to publicly mourn her ex-husband while also embracing a new relationship. Van Der Beek himself had remarried Kimberly, with whom he had six children. McComb described Kimberly and the children as Van Der Beek's "true soulmates" in her tribute.

Unanswered questions about McComb and Campbell's timeline

The source article does not clarify when McComb and Campbell began their relationship or how long they were together before the wedding.. It also does not indicate whether Van Der Beek was aware of the relationship before his death, or whether McComb and Campbell had been a couple during Van Der Beek's illness. As the report notes, McComb's remarriage "represents both personal happiness and the intricate, often evolving nature of relationships after profound loss"—but key details about the couple's history remain undisclosed. Additionally, Campbell himself is not identified beyond his name; his occupation or public profile is not given in the source.