Why Steven Spielberg's $25,000 Donation to James Van Der Beek's Family Holds So Much Meaning to 'Dawson's Creek' Fans

Steven Spielberg is the latest celebrity to donate a significant amount to the GoFundMe to support James Van Der Beek‘s family… and Dawson’s Creek fans know that this donation holds significant weight.

If you watched Dawson’s Creek, you’ll remember that James‘ character Dawson was an aspiring filmmaker who idolized Spielberg.

Show creator Kevin Williamson told EW several years ago, “Dawson’s bedroom was sort of a temple to Spielberg, and so I had to write a letter to him because he retains the rights to all that stuff.