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The Dawson's Creek star announced the news on Twitter today.
"Yes, it's true - the woman I love and I are expecting our first child... currently experiencing joy on levels I never knew existed," he posted.
Van Der Beek recently finalised the terms of his divorce to actress Heather McComb. The pair split in April 2009.
The 32-year-old stars in NBC drama Mercy.
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