James Van Der Beek splits from wife

Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek has confirmed his split from actress Heather McComb.

Van Der Beek, 32, married McComb in July 2003 in Malibu, shortly after he finished shooting the US teen show.

According to Us magazine, the couple ended their relationship "two months ago".

"They remain good friends," said the actor's representative.

Van Der Beek recently finished shooting thriller Stolen Lives and sci-fi drama Megastorm. McComb, who has appeared in Party Of Five and Prison Break, recently starred in romantic drama Chasing The Green.