Van Der Beek, Cancer and The Real Full Monty

James Van Der Beek on How “The Real Full Monty” Taught Him the Importance of Asking for 'Help' After Cancer Diagnosis (Exclusive)
I know I was one of those — are just never wanting to ask help for anything. But being in a group like this, you realize... it's safety in numbers," Van Der Beek tells PEOPLE
The Full Monty: James Van Der Beek Strips Down to Urge Others to get Checked for Cancer
Actor James Van Der Beek went the Full Monty during a televised special raising awareness and funding for prostate, testicular and colorectal cancer testing and research.
James Van Der Beek ‘dropped a bomb’ on ‘Real Full Monty’ co-stars with cancer
James Van Der Beek shocked his "The Real Full Monty" castmates when he told them he had colorectal cancer, the disease the special is trying to raise awareness for.
'Real Full Monty' is personal for James Van Der Beek, who got naked during cancer battle
"Full Monty" brought him escapist joy. Van Der Beek even loved being the butt of a "Weekend Update" joke, which referred to the special as "Dawson's Crack." The zinger was particularly funny since Van Der Beek had been busted with a copy of a VHS porn video with the same title.
James Van Der Beek Breaks the News of His Cancer Diagnosis to Famous Pals in The Real Full Monty Teaser (Exclusive)
In PEOPLE's exclusive first look at 'The Real Full Monty', James Van Der Beek reveals his colorectal cancer diagnosis to friends Anthony Anderson, Taye Diggs, Chris Jones, Tyler Posey and Bruno Toniol
James Van Der Beek reveals cancer diagnosis on 'Real Full Monty'
"The Real Full Monty" airs on Fox Dec. 9, featuring Anthony Anderson rallying a cast of male celebrities including James Van Der Beek.
James Van Der Beek's Private Battle With Cancer: What to Know
As it turns out, the new project hit closer to home for Van Der Beek than fans may have initially thought: In November 2024, the father of six publicly revealed he was diagnosed with colorectal cancer last year.
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How to watch male celebrities striptease for cancer in ‘The Real Full Monty’ for free on Fox
Anthony Anderson, Taye Diggs, NFL’s Chris Jones, Tyler Posey, Bruno Tonioli and James Van Der Beek will bare all for cancer ...
‘The Real Full Monty’ cast shares the hard work that went into learning to strip for cancer awareness
Taye Diggs and “The Real Full Monty” cast share the hard work that went into learning the dance moves for their striptease ...
A Brief History of Nudity on Broadcast TV – From ‘M*A*S*H’ to ‘The Real Full Monty’
Perhaps Bochco, then, will think The Real Full Monty is a step in the right direction. Below, get an eyeful of big moments in ...
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Anthony Anderson bares all in 'Full Monty'
The Real Full Monty' is a two-hour special featuring a group of male celebrities stripping down to raise awareness for ...
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A History of Broadcast TV Nudity, From ‘M*A*S*H’ to ‘The Real Full Monty’
The six celebs have volunteered to strip butt naked — for a good cause! — on Fox’s The Real Full Monty on Monday (December 9) night, starting at 8/7c. Although we’re not expecting anything too ...
Tyler Posey Shares Why He Wanted to Do The Real Full Monty
Actor and musician Tyler Posey shares why he wanted to be a part of The Real Full Monty. The Real Full Monty is a two-hour ...
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Celebs bare it all in 'The Real Full Monty'
Inspired by the film, some daring celebrities plan to bare it all tonight in the FOX special "The Real Full Monty." ...