Rob Lowe and his son, John Owen Lowe, are showing off more than just muscle; they are sharing a father-son moment, and fans cannot get enough of it. The 61-year-old actor recently took to Instagram with a shirtless gym selfie featuring his 29-year-old son, which quickly caught attention for the beautiful family bond they share.
The photo was taken at what appears to be their home gym, showing Rob wearing gym shorts and no shoes while John Owen stands beside him in jeans, white sneakers, and a backward baseball cap. Both men flexed confidently for the camera, and Rob’s caption hinted that they were upholding the Lowe family tradition through their gym photos.
Meet Rob Lowe’s son, John Owen
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Over the years, Rob Lowe has often included his family in his public life through red-carpet events, interviews, and funny social media posts. He has even grown closer to his writer and actor son, John Owen, who occasionally teases his dad online. The two also have an enviable relationship through shared routines, such as working out together.
He shares John Owen and his older brother Matthew, 32, with his wife, Sheryl Berkoff, and has often spoken publicly about the closeness of their family. Rob Lowe captioned the post on Instagram, “Lowe family tradition: self-indulgent shirtless gym photos,” and Matthew chimed in under the post, poking fun at his brother.
Family life
Rob Lowe’s life as a father remains central even as his Hollywood career continues. Back in September, he shared an emotional moment with fans. He recalled the day he and Sheryl flew with their son Matthew to help him move into college at Duke University for his freshman year. The experience was much more complicated than he expected.
Although Sheryl stayed calm, Rob found himself overwhelmed with emotion. He said he wore dark sunglasses on the plane because he could not stop crying. Seeing Matthew sitting in his seat with his backpack made everything feel real, and he admitted the whole situation left him feeling like a mess. He has also joked about not being able to wait to have grandchildren.