Rob Lowe is gleefully cheering on his dear friend Demi Moore as she continues to rack up awards for her stellar performance in The Substance. At 62, Moore is enjoying a career resurgence, with her portrayal of Elisabeth Sparkle earning her a Critics Choice Award and a Golden Globe. She’s now the frontrunner for the Best Actress Oscar, set to be announced next week. Moore herself has expressed how surreal this moment feels, calling it a “wild ride” during her acceptance speech. “When I started this journey on this film, I could never imagine being here,” she admitted. “It’s so far beyond what I hoped for.” Her longtime friend Rob Lowe, who starred alongside her in the iconic 80s films St. Elmo’s Fire and About Last Night, couldn’t agree more. “It’s really fun,” Lowe told People. “She really deserves it. She’s one of the rare things: she’s both a great actress and a true star.”
The two actors have shared a deep friendship for decades, and Lowe has been vocal about his admiration for Moore’s talent and dedication. In December, he even introduced her at a special screening of The Substance, marking a nostalgic ’80s reunion. “About Last (Saturday) Night with @roblowe,” Moore wrote on social media, captioning a photo of the two. “An ’80s reunion to round out 2024 — thank you, Rob, for introducing our @trythesubstance screening! Grateful for the past, the present, and what’s yet to come.” Their friendship has only grown stronger over the years, and Lowe has been a constant source of support as Moore basks in the glory of her critically acclaimed performance.
Interestingly, this isn’t the first time Lowe has celebrated a close friend’s major Oscar success. Just last year, he rallied behind Robert Downey Jr., his eighth-grade high school buddy, as Downey earned an Academy Award for his role as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer. Now, Lowe is reveling in Moore’s achievements, calling her success “really fun” and emphasizing how deserving she is. In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Lowe expressed his excitement for Moore’s Oscar chances. “She’s so great in The Substance, and I’m so crossing my fingers that she wins,” he said. His heartfelt support underscores the enduring bond between the two actors, who have navigated the ups and downs of Hollywood together.
Lowe also revealed that he and Moore are working on a potential sequel to St. Elmo’s Fire, the 1985 coming-of-age film that helped launch their careers. When Kimmel jokingly asked if this was a serious project, Lowe assured him it was. “We’re going to see what those people are doing at our ages now,” he said with a smile. Reflecting on the original film, which put them on the cover of Rolling Stone, Lowe quipped that this time, they might land on the cover of AARP. Despite the humor, the idea of revisiting their iconic characters is undeniably exciting for fans of the original. Until then, viewers can catch Lowe in the upcoming season of The Floor, set to premiere right after the Super Bowl.
Moore’s success in The Substance has been a testament to her enduring talent and versatility as an actress. Her journey from being a breakthrough star in the 80s to earning some of the highest accolades in the industry today is nothing short of inspiring. And through it all, friends like Rob Lowe have been there to celebrate her triumphs, reminding us of the power of lasting friendships in the ever-changing landscape of Hollywood.
In the end, Moore’s “wild ride” is a reminder that success can come at any stage of life, and having loved ones to share it with only makes it sweeter. As she prepares for the Oscars, fans and friends alike are rooting for her, knowing that no one deserves this moment more than Demi Moore.
