Rob Lowe's 2 Sons: All About Matthew and John Owen

Mar. 15, 2025

Rob Lowe, his wife Sheryl Berkoff and their two sons, Matthew and John Owen.Photo: Courtesy Rob Lowe

Rob Lowehas had quite the career in Hollywood, but he still says he is a husband and father first.

“I’m happy I lived the life that I lived because I have no regrets, butI was super ready to coach Little League, carve pumpkins on Halloween, read books and serve hot lunch on Wednesdays,” Lowe told PEOPLE in 2022 of his journey from teen heartthrob to family man. “I really, really loved every minute of it.”

Lowe’s younger son, John Owen, is even following in the Hollywood footsteps of his father. The two portray a father and son in theNetflix comedy seriesUnstable, which premiered in March 2023. John Owen is a co-creator, co-executive producer and co-writer on the show.

In June 2024, Lowe told PEOPLE that for him, the “beauty of fatherhood"is getting the opportunity to revisit his own childhood.

“You get to experience their wonder and awe, and all of those amazing things,” he said. “Then they become young adults and adults, and to be able to guide them or be a part of decisions that are much more — I don’t want to say important, but important, you know? First houses, significant others, jobs. With all of that stuff, the stakes are way higher. It makes me glad to be around to give my two cents for what it’s worth.”

Here’s everything to know about Rob Lowe’s two kids.

Matthew Edward Lowe, 31

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Lowe’s older son, Matthew, was born on Sept. 24, 1993. Shortly after Matthew was born, Lowe and Berkoff decided to move their family two hours north of Los Angeles. “You have to be willing to make some sacrifices,” Lowe said of being a parent. “I moved my kids out of Los Angeles, immediately. I’ve lived in Santa Barbara for 20 years almost. I’ve had my picture taken there three times.”

He continued, “Not everybody is in show business where my kids grew up … and they see that the world is so much bigger than that.”

After growing up in Santa Barbara, Matthew attended Duke University and then earned his law degree from Loyola Marymount Law School in Los Angeles in 2019. Now, he’s vice president of business development at Miroma Ventures, a venture capital firm, according to hisLinkedIn profile. Matthew is also the founder of LH Capital, “the family office of the Lowe and Hermes families.”

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Though Matthew is a successful businessman, he’s still learning from his dad. Lowe is “great with relationship advice,” Matthew told PEOPLE in 2022. “He’ll say, ‘When I found your mother, I knew she was the one. I married my best friend, and it’s worked out perfectly for me. So take that advice.’ …He gives little pearls of wisdom like thatthat I keep with me. Hopefully, I will end up in a 30-year marriage like him.”

In 2017, Lowe and his two sons filmed a supernatural docu-series calledThe Lowe Fileswhere they explored allegedly supernatural locations.“I’m in law school, my brother is in school and my dad is always working, sothe three of us don’t get to be together that often,” Matthew shared with PEOPLE at the time. “It really just felt like a fun trip we were on, and cameras just happened to be around.”

On Matthew’s 29th birthday in September 2022, Lowe posted a sweet birthday tribute to him onInstagram, saying, “Happy Birthday to one of the best young men I know. Smart, funny dedicated, kind, adventurous, and hard-working. I’m proud to be your father. Love you so much Matthew!”

“Love you so much,” Matthew commented.

John Owen Lowe, 29

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Lowe’s younger son, John Owen, was born on Nov. 6, 1995.

“My boys are definitely my greatest achievement,” Lowe told PEOPLE in 2018. “I can only take half of the credit — maybe not even half! The rest goes to my wife Sheryl, who’s been just an amazing partner.”

John Owen attended Stanford University but didn’t wait until after graduation to launch his career. He had a recurring role on Lowe’s Fox sitcomThe Grinderand worked in the writer’s room while he was still in college. TheParks and Recreationactor called working with his son “fantastic.”

The father-son duo shared the screen again in 2023, teaming up to star in Netflix’s scripted comedy seriesUnstable, which premiered on March 30. According to Netflix, “The series is set in a cutting-edge biotech research company,following an introverted, socially-challenged son who goes to work for his very successful, wildly eccentric fatherin order to save him from disaster.” John Owen is the co-creator, co-executive producer, and co-writer of the show, and also plays Lowe’s fictional son.

“Your parents, no matter who they are, always just bug you. Always. Even when you’re an adult,” John Owen told theMen’s Healthin March 2023, alluding to his and Lowe’s character dynamic on the show. “Your relationship changes as you get older and your parents become more like your friends — but they still bug you. As they should.”

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The year prior, John Owen talked to PEOPLE aboutseeing his dad as a role model. “When you consider what he went through in his 20s, his meteoric rise and some turbulence, and being in the public eye for decades,” he said, “To come out a family man, a really, really good father, a really, really strong husband, and just a fun, kind guy to be around, that’s the day-to-day example he sets.”

In April 2023, John Owen and Lowe appeared onThe Drew Barrymore Show, where theBrothers and Sistersalumpresented his son with a five-year sobriety chip.

“I love you. I’m proud of you,” Lowe told his youngest. To which John Owen replied: “I’m speechless. I usually have a witty retort. I don’t have one for that. That was very nice of you.”

On May 2, 2023, John Owenjoined the picket line of Writers Guild of America union memberswho went on strike after six weeks of unsuccessful negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Lowe was also present for the act of solidarity.

“If you could all be so kind, pleasesend some birthday lovemy Dad’s way… HE’S SIXTY TODAY!!!! Love you forever, pops,” he wrote.

Lowe commented, “To say I’m surprised would be a lie.”

In July 2024, John Owen talked about what he’s learned from working with his dad onUnstableduring an appearance onGood Morning America.

“I’ve learned how to be more professional on set,” he said, adding that he admires Lowe’s “work ethic.”

source: people.com