Rob Lowe Says Son John Owen's Acting inUnstableSeason 2 Is 'Next Level' (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Rob Lowesometimes can’t believe his good fortune. It’s one thing to have a hit show in Netflix’s comedyUnstable, now in its second season. But to get to work with his sonJohn Owenon the series? That’s next-level gratifying.

“It’s a dream, personally and professionally,” Lowe, 60, tells PEOPLE in this week’scover storythat celebrates the mosttransformative momentsin his life. “You want your kids to succeed and the notion of Johnny producing, writing, starring in [Unstable], at 28, is fantastic.”

Unstable.John P. Fleenor/Netflix

John P. Fleenor/Netflix

“I just have such pride in Johnny, in his ability to co-create a show like that, and the notion that my kid grew up to write a show and a character for me is [amazing],” he says, proudly noting his quick-study growth as an actor. “Johnny’s work in season 2 is next level.”

Rob Lowe.Rich Polk/Getty

Rich Polk/Getty

Lowe is equally as professionally entwined with his older sonMatthew, a lawyer and businessman, whom he also shares withwife Sheryl Berkoff.

“Matthew and I have so many businesses that we’re doing together. He is currently working for Eldridge [Industries], and they own theDodgers, and they own Chelsea [Football Club],” he says of Matthew, who is a history buff like his dad, and shares Lowe’s love of skiing and fishing.

“I was on the phone with him four times today with different things… So, I get the creative show-business with Johnny, and the business branding, investment opportunity with Matthew. I spend almost an equal amount of time with them professionally [and] personally, we’ve always been close.”

Matthew Lowe and Rob Lowe.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Watchinghis boysgrow up has the most gratifying experience of Lowe’s life. “Becoming a dad was the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” he says. “It remains the best thing that’s ever happened to me. It’s also been the thing that I think I’ve been best at.”

That said, he knows he’s made his share of parenting mistakes along the way. “There’s no perfect way,” he says. “We all f— our kids up in some way. I’ve learned that. But I feel very, very good that I was at a place in my life where I could devote all my energy to it.”

Rob Lowe.Jenny Gage + Tom Betteron

Jenny Gage + Tom Betteron

That they’ve both matured into happy and productive men fills Lowe with joy.

“The notion that they both have found jobs that they can excel in is amazing,” he says. “Watching both my sons become men, independent men with jobs is a huge thing… I’m so proud.”

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source: people.com