Rob Lowe recently commented upon the rise of Demi Moore and Robert Downey Jr., two stars of his generation. The 60-year-old actor spoke to People Magazine about Moore’s multiple award show wins. Unprompted, he tied the events to his experience with Robert Downey Jr., who enjoyed immense success last year. According to Lowe, his “generation is getting their moment in the sun.”
Rob Lowe Gives Demi Moore and Robert Downey Jr. Their Flowers
Rob Lowe never really went away, but his golden era was probably the 1980s. For young folks, Lowe was a founding member of a group of beloved performers called the Brat Pack. He and his packmates starred in most of the classic coming-of-age stories of their era, but they also partied hard off-screen. Lowe, Demi Moore, and Robert Downey Jr. all found themselves on or around the roster. The St. Elmo’s Fire star spoke to People about watching his co-star shine. Moore racked up a Golden Globe and a Critic’s Choice Award for her work in The Substance. Lowe compared her success to that of RDJ, who took home an Oscar, Golden Globe, and BAFTA for his role in Oppenheimer. “I mean, last year, I got to go through this with my eighth-grade high school buddy, Robert Downey Jr., and now this year I’m getting to cheer on Demi.“
Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, and Robert Downey Jr. have a lot in common. The three beloved performers have an extended period of absence in their past, but for very different reasons. Sordid details aside, they’ve each enjoyed peaks of success well above their early days. Lowe does just about everything, from sitcoms to game show hosting. RDJ became a cultural icon as the best-cast superhero of all time. Moore remained silent for some time, but her return came through an examination of her own role in Hollywood. The Substance is the kind of movie that launches a performer back to prominence. Fans simply won’t stop celebrating these returning favorites.
In 2024, Rob Lowe and Demi Moore came together again for an unexpected collaboration. Andrew McCarthy’s documentary Brats detailed the life and times of the Brat Pack in their heyday and beyond. McCarthy was yet another member of the group, using his unique perspective to add a lot to the conversation. The Brat Pack has been through a lot, but Lowe demonstrates that they’re still out there rooting for each other.
