James Van Der Beek's Friend Mehcad Brooks Defends Family GoFundMe

James Van Der Beek's pal Mehcad Brooks is telling people to STFU when it comes to criticizing about the family's GoFundMe -- cased closed! Check out the actor's heated Threads note ... he tells anyone who wants to speak ill of the Van Der Beek…

17 Feb, 14:46 — 17 Feb, 15:10

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This story matters because it highlights public scrutiny over celebrity fundraising efforts, specifically a GoFundMe created for actor James Van Der Beek's family. The controversy stems from the perceived wealth of a public figure and the significant amount of money raised, prompting a friend to publicly defend the initiative against criticism.

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James Van Der Beek’s Friend Defends GoFundMe After Critic Says $2.6 Million Total ‘Doesn’t Sit Right’: ‘It’s OK to STFU When You Can’t Know What the F— You’re Talking About’

James Van Der Beek’s friend and fellow actor Mehcad Brooks (“True Blood,” “Mortal Kombat”) recently used Threads (via Daily Beast) to slam the backlash over the GoFundMe that was created to raise money for Van Der Beek’s wife and children after his death. The campaign raised $2.6 million after revealing the late actor’s cancer battle […]

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