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Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rob Lowe, 61, reveals the real reason he can't stop posting shirtless selfies... after wowing fans in snap with son
Rob L owe has revealed why he is determined to keep posting shirtless snaps of himself well into his 60s. The actor, 61, who wowed fans by posing with his topless nepo baby son earlier this month, said of his sexagenarian sexy snaps: 'If you've got it, flaunt it.' 'Every once in a while, you've got to throw it down. You've got to be like, "Yeah, come on,"' Rob told People. 'If you got it, flaunt it, use it or lose it, and it ain't bragging if you've done it. Those are my three go-tos,' he added. And he's passed the shirtless photo habit down to his son John Owen Lowe, 29. 'Lowe family tradition: self-indulgent shirtless gym photos,' the Parks and Recreation alum joked in the caption of his post last month. The About Last Night actor talked more about the shirtless selfie with his son, saying it inspired a little familial competition. 'It got really competitive. Then we were doing extra sets, you know what I mean?' the St. Elmo's Fire star said. He continued, 'It's a little bit motivating, and you've got to find your motivation wherever you can find it.' The longtime Atkins spokesperson credits his muscular frame to his workout routines. 'Atkins helps me achieve my health goals,' The Floor host explained. 'For me, the real value in it is whatever your goals are — whether it's losing weight, maintaining weight or replacing mealtime. The products just really make sense and are delish,' Rob said. 'The high-healthy-protein, low-carb lifestyle is just a great fit for me, and it's helped so many people that I love be a part of that way of thinking and eating [too],' he added. And when it comes to his favorite Atkins foods, the West Wing star said her enjoys 'the shakes' and 'the protein bars.' 'I have a sweet tooth, which is a brutal one. Rob is staying busy by hosting the podcast Literally! With Rob Lowe, where he regularly welcomes A-list guests including Adam Scott, Jason Isaac, and Kristin Davis. He is also the face of the Tubi game show The Floor. Earlier this month Lowe shared vivid memories of his grandmother Mim's battle with breast cancer. The actor, known for his role in 9-1-1: Lone Star' shared a close bond with his grandmother during his childhood, and has said his grandmom's health fight became a pivotal experience that would shape his life and the way he approaches cancer awareness today. He told People: 'My memory of it is like it happened yesterday because of this sort of uproar it caused in our family. In those days, the odds were not good. I 100 percent remember our family feeling lost, wishing that there was more that could be done.' Rob affectionately refers to his grandmother as 'my beloved,' and recounts the profound impact her illness had on their family. As Mim's condition worsened, doctors told her to 'get her affairs in order' in a grim diagnosis that devastated the family. But just as it seemed there were no options left, Mim's fate took a dramatic turn when she was accepted into a clinical trial for breast cancer treatments. Rob also explained how the clinical trial changed everything for his grandmother, saying: 'There were multiple times where she had run out of options and just at that moment there was a clinical trial (that) changed the course of her cancer journey.' Mim's survival story became a beacon of hope for Rob and his family. The actor said: 'She survived and thrived longer than anyone with her type of cancer in those days.' He added Mim's success in the trial not only defied the odds but also paved the way for treatments that would later become standard care.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rob Lowe Says He Can 'Rawdog' His Workouts Without Music — but This 1 Iconic Song Is His Go-to (Exclusive)
Rob Lowe tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview that he chooses to work out without music "I want to hear the wind, I want to hear my feet," the award-winning actor says But when he does opt to listen to some tunes, Lowe says one song stands out above the restRob Lowe is a man of many talents — one of which includes doing a workout without any music to amp him up. "I can raw dog it," the actor, 61, tells PEOPLE in an exclusive interview about his fitness habits. "I don't have my own music on." "If there's music on in the gym, I listen to that. And when I'm doing long-term cardio — if I'm on the elliptical or if I'm on the Peloton or doing incline stuff — I'll put music on, because you're just grinding. You're on the hamster wheel," he continues. "But if I'm out on a run, I don't want music in. I want to hear the wind, I want to hear my feet," adds Lowe, who has a years-long partnership with Atkins. "Also, I don't want anybody sneaking up on me from behind." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. During those rare moments when he does have music on for a workout, Lowe says one song is always his go-to. "It's the cheesiest thing in the world, but 'Eye of the Tiger,' " he admits, referring to Survivor's 1982 hit single from the rock band's third album of the same name. The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! "You can't go wrong," Lowe continues of the Grammy-winning and Oscar-nominated tune, which was created to serve as the theme song for Rocky III. "If I want to knock off a set of 20 ... or go for a max bench press, I've got to have that on," adds The Floor host. "You're not raw dogging and doing your max bench press [without that song]. That's not happening." Now in his 60s, Lowe tells PEOPLE, "In every area of my life, I've never been happier." "And I say this with all gratitude and humility. I've never had more opportunity. I've never been more engaged. I've never, as the kids would say today, felt more seen. And I've never felt better," he continues. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! And while Lowe says he is "blessed that I love all of the activities that one has to do to stay in shape," because "it's not work for me," he adds, however, "What has changed is I have to force myself to take recovery days, because as you get older, the recovery is crucial, and that kills me." "You also have to think about injury, because you don't come back so quickly from injury [at my age]. Those are things you don't think about when you're in your 20s, 30s, 40s," says the father of two. Read the original article on People
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Rob Lowe gets candid on Ozempic, Atkins diet and eating like a 'caveman'
Rob Lowe gets candid on Ozempic, Atkins diet and eating like a 'caveman' Show Caption Hide Caption Rob Lowe: Genetics to blame for failed 'Footloose' audition Rob Lowe, with sons John Owen and Matthew, now has an explanation for why he blew his "Footloose" audition and lost the role to Kevin Bacon. Rob Lowe sure is fit. But he still loves a cheat day. The 61-year-old actor − known for roles like the whip-smart Sam Seaborn on "The West Wing" as well as the energetic Chris Traeger on "Parks and Recreation" − will be the first to tell you that healthy eating is essential for longevity. But so is balance. Which is why when Lowe − an avid follower of the low-carb Atkins diet for decades and the diet's brand spokesperson since 2018 − has an occasional cheat day, all bets are off. "When I really cheat, I go ham," the actor says on a Zoom call from the Santa Barbara, California studio where he hosts his podcast "Literally! With Rob Lowe." "It's hot chicken. When I'm in New York, it's my favorite pizza place. Or, if I'm in Philly, I'm getting a Philly cheese steak with a whiz on it. Maybe I'll get The Apple Pan in LA and get a slice of pie after my burger. I mean, I know how to throw down." The actor's cheat days clearly haven't had much impact on his physique. Just two weeks ago, Lowe flaunted a shirtless photo of himself with his 29-year-old son John Lowe on Instagram. In the caption, he called the "self indulgent shirtless gym photos" a "Lowe family tradition." Lowe credits his ability to eat junk food in moderation, while maintaining an athletic body, to the Atkins diet, which involves limiting carbohydrates and prioritizing protein and fat intake. Lowe says that he doesn't track calories, simply eating until he feels full. "For me, it's a lifestyle instead of a diet, because, to me, diets are unsustainable. You get on a diet, you go off a diet, get on a diet, you go off a diet," he says. "This is all about sustainability for me and ease." How much Lowe eats also varies depending on his activity level − something heavily determined by whatever role he happens to be playing. For instance, during his five-year stint as Owen Strand on "9-1-1: Lone Star," he ate much more than usual, focusing primarily on meat and vegetables. What health & wellness means for you: Sign up for USA TODAY's Keeping It Together newsletter "It's a really physical role. It's a fireman. I'm in buildings. I'm crawling. I'm up ladders. I'm hanging. It's a lot of travel. It was sort of physically demanding, so I want to put on mass," he says. "But, overall, what I do in my life doesn't change." What Rob Lowe thinks about Ozempic, other diet trends The industry has changed a lot since Lowe became the face of Atkins seven years ago. For starters, Ozempic and similar weight-loss medications have burst onto the scene − becoming a hot-button cultural and political topic in the process. Lowe says he has no issue with people using weight-loss drugs and views them as the future; however, he recommends people use them alongside traditional healthy eating. "You want to be able to sustain those goals once you make them," he says. "These types of products are amazing to maintain what you've got. Whether you've got it from traditional dieting or whether you're on a GLP-1, at some point you need to maintain it." Rob Lowe gets an 'embarrassing amount' of sleep: Here are his tips to stay youthful Red meat consumption is another hot diet topic fiercely debated online, but, for Lowe, it's not one he's personally fretted over. "Some people are watching red meat," he says. "I love red meat. I have no issues with it." Especially steak frites, he adds. Something he does avoid, however, is sugar. As a general rule, Lowe says, the closer one eats like a "caveman," probably, the better. He's not overly strict about it, but it does mean he tries to limit processed foods and refined sugars as much as possible. "I can tell you one thing: Cavemen did not have Fruit Loops," he says. "For me, sugar is the devil. That's really the devil. It's the most addicting thing in the world. It is the most addicting thing in the world, and it's hidden in so many things. And it's also flipping delicious." Rob Lowe's biggest secret to looking great at 61? Sobriety Lowe's biggest piece of advice for aging gracefully, however, is sobriety. The actor has been sober since 1990. "You get to a certain age, you can see it in people's faces," he says. "I know somebody who drinks. They get to about 50, you see it in their face in a way that you never would've seen it when they were younger. It just takes its toll." More: I worked out with Jake Gyllenhaal, Matt Damon's trainer. The results shocked me. His other big tip? Sleep. Lots of it. "Literally, you can't have dreams if you're not sleeping," he says. "My entire life has been built around my dreams, and I'm lucky enough to have a lot of them come true." For Lowe, that's not just a figure of speech. He says his stepfather was a Jungian analyst − a type of mental health professional who practices the branch of psychology founded by Carl Jung, who famously analyzed his clients' dreams. Lowe's mother, he says, kept a detailed record of her nightly dreams. Lowe says he pays attention to his dreams, too, even getting the idea for a game show, which he later sold, from one. More: 'The Floor' host Rob Lowe on losing 'Footloose' role to Kevin Bacon after dance injury For people looking to boost their longevity, Lowe wants them to know that nothing lasts forever. Sooner or later, the time comes for all of us. The key is to take great care of yourself as time catches up. "You just get away with murder, until the day you don't," he says. The actor's seen it happen with his own kids − Edward, 32, and John. "They're starting to make choices in what they eat that they never would've considered earlier, nor should they have. So there's a time for all things. And, if you want longevity and youthfulness and vigor and health, at a certain point, you have to make that a priority."
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The mind-boggling reason most US game shows are filmed in IRELAND against all odds - and it's bad news for Hollywood
Game shows are the stalwarts of teatime telly - regularly pulling in millions of viewers. For many, the early evenings would not pass in quite the same way without older favourites like Pointless or The Chase - or newer shows such as The 1% Club. As some of the stars of the small screen schedule, they are all homegrown - Hertfordshire and Greater Manchester are among the not so far-flung climes where these big hitter quizzes are filmed. No such luck for our stateside counterparts - American game show hosts like Oscar winner Jamie Foxx and Brat Pack's Rob Lowe have a little further to go. Around 5,000 miles, to put a finer point on it. That is because many top US quiz shows are not filmed in Tinseltown but in Ireland - and it has much bigger consequences for Hollywood than just travel time. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Brat Pack's Rob Lowe (pictured), the host of The Floor - which sees contestants duel to win squares on a chessboard-style floor grid in pursuit of cash - told all about why the show is filmed in Ireland The charming coastal town of Bray, around 12 miles south of Dublin, has much to recommend it, with a beautiful beach, great transport links and scenic hillwalking routes. But Rob, the host of The Floor - which sees contestants duel to win squares on a chessboard-style floor grid in pursuit of cash - has a more cynical, less tourism office-sounding take on the filming location of his show. Quite simply, he said, on a recent episode of his podcast Literally!, it is cheaper: 'There are no tax credits.' It is, of course, not the only place in Ireland to host the great and the good of Beverley Hills in recent years - bringing international attention and scrutiny with them. In 2020, Matt Damon came to the south Dublin coastal village of Dalkey to film Ridley Scott's 2021 historical drama The Last Duel. With filming suspended as the pandemic raged, Matt, his wife and three children temporarily made the country their home. In what proved to be one of the country's feel-good lockdown moments, the Hollywood actor, 54, was even pictured with a bag from Irish supermarket chain SuperValu - carrying around swimming costumes and towels for a family beach trip. Game Of Thrones, meanwhile, was famously filmed across Northern Ireland, with entire tour companies developing to show keen visitors its shoot locations. Irish talent has also made a major splash in international TV and film in recent years. Most notably, Cillian Murphy (pictured) won the Oscar for Best Actor for Oppenheimer And series two of Tim Burton's Addams Family spin-off Wednesday, starring Jenna Ortega, saw big celebs like Catherine Zeta-Jones, Steve Buscemi and even Lady Gaga descend on Co Wicklow for filming. Irish talent has also made a major splash in international TV and film in recent years. Most notably, Cillian Murphy won the Oscar for Best Actor for Oppenheimer - while the world fawns over Irish exports Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan, who account for half of Sam Mendes' upcoming four Beatles biopics. But where the influence of the Emerald Isle has gone unnoticed is in the somewhat more niche realm of American game shows - only briefly mentioned in the credits of stateside favourites like Don't Forget The Lyrics, Name That Tune and Beat Shazam. Its attractions are manifold, with big tax breaks and talented production teams - and it was only in 2021 that Uncle Sam began to capitalise on them. When making The Big Deal - a talent show with cash prize peril - network Fox realised it would be cheaper to pilot the format abroad. With a single pilot episode shot in America costing more than six whole episodes filmed in Ireland, it was a no-brainer. Admittedly, a major aspect of this, Irish producer Shane Byrne told The Telegraph, is British and Irish crews are not as unionised as their Hollywood counterparts - slashing staffing costs. Presenter Vogue Williams and judges including Boy George and JLS's Aston Merrygold were flown in to join Irish panellists including X Factor Dubliners Jedward for filming at Dublin's 3Arena. And lo and behold, the pilot aired in Ireland got execs what they wanted - they used it to pitch the American version Fame Or Fortune in 2022, Deadline Hollywood reported. The success opened a can of worms for American broadcaster Fox, who soon moved filming of other big titles to Ireland - namely Don't Forget The Lyrics, Name That Tune and Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef. But while the books balance that little bit more across the pond, relocation means greater attention has to be paid to giving Irish-filmed shows that distinctive all-American look, Shane explained. The producer, who boasts a portfolio including Big Brother, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent and Strictly Come Dancing, said this involves ensuring a glossy, high-budget feel - and a distinctively American tone - is reproduced. And the intake for the audience is, in some senses, a far less broad church than in the UK, where game shows often offer tickets out to members of the public. For American shows, by contrast, which have a penchant for an audience close-up, spectators on Irish sound stages are chosen via casting call and paid like film extras - with a diverse demographic assortment of people carefully curated. No negative Nancies allowed either, Shane said - when it comes to American studio audiences, they all have to really look like they are enjoying themselves. He also explained while some of the big American hosting talents find themselves 'perplexed' to end up in Ireland for filming, they understand the economics of it keeps them in a job. The model is so sound, in fact, that Shane is now going it alone, leaving BiggerStage - the Dublin-based production company that often works with Fox - to co-found his own business offering US networks the same collaborative model. He said: 'There are lots of other networks interested... They're all paying attention to what Fox has been doing and curious about what they're doing in Ireland.' But of course, the whole endeavour is at the heart of a broader tug of tariff war between President Donald Trump and the rest of the world over film and TV production. Early last month, the American premier claimed Hollywood was dying a 'very fast death' with other nations offering 'all kinds of incentives to draw our filmmakers away' - mostly cost-cutting ones. He soon threatened a 100 per cent tariff on movies made abroad, adding in a post to his social media platform Truth Social: 'WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!' Commerce secretary Howard Lutnick responded on X: 'We're on it.' Trump's online riff on MAGA (WWMMIAA?) saw an improvement to an existing Irish government initiative to encourage native filmmaking quickly momentarily shelved. It is understood that as it would have made Ireland even more attractive as a filming destination, flying in the face of Trump, the timing was seen to be all wrong, sending the wrong message to the US administration. The announcement was instead delayed to the end of last month, offering an eight per cent increase in the so-called Section 481 tax incentive, for feature films of a certain budget using Irish talent. So, it seems both putting your money where your movie is - and also, simply where your movie is - remains an active issue, with the US determined to tug on the threads and pull them all back to the mothership. While back in Blighty, The Chase charges on, the fate of its American quiz show counterparts - along with their hundreds of staff - seems more to hang in the balance.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE PICTURED: Jennifer Aniston FINISHES dramatic renovations on $15M Montecito mansion where she'll 'chill' over summer
Jennifer Aniston has finished renovations on her $15M Montecito, California mansion she purchased last year. has obtained a photo of the dwelling after massive changes were made earlier this year. The biggest addition to the spread which sits on one acre is the new swimming pool which in the backyard where there was only a lawn before. Other renovations include fresh landscaping with cacti and a generous patio area where lounge chairs sit. In the main house there are new black-framed windows and updated balconies. This is where the star will 'chill out' this summer after a harrowing spring that included a break-in attempt at her $21M mansion in Bel-Air, California. 'Jen is happy to have a safe place to run to where she can let her hair down,' a source told last month. 'Though she loves Los Angeles because it is where she grew up, she is craving more of a country setting these days away from the noise.' Her Montecito neighbor include friends like Gwyneth Paltrow and Rob Lowe. Other neighbors in the Montecito area include Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, as well as Katy Perry. Zoe Saldana recently splurged under $20M on an estate there as well. And it helps that her friends are more than happy to spend time with her in Montecito. 'Her pals like Jimmy Kimmel and Jason Bateman will visit and keep her company and help her make it a home for the summer,' said a source. Having the gate of her Bel Air home did a 'number' on her, said a source. 'She is flipped out,' said the pal. 'It's a bad feeling knowing someone wants to break into your sanctuary. It's such a shame that happened.' Aniston bought the Montecito house from Oprah Winfrey in September 2022 in an off-market deal for $14.8M. The 4,320-square-foot home built in 1999 has four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. And there is a pool house, cabana, or even a guesthouse. The backyard, formerly featuring manicured lawns, now boasts a sizable swimming pool, as seen in the latest photos. The swimming pool appears to be nearly complete. Surrounding it are large, white planter areas filled with vibrant plants. The property's exterior has been altered as well, notably with the replacement of blue windows by modern, white-framed designs. The upper-level balconies have also been renovated, now featuring dark metal railings. While renovations are still ongoing, outdoor furniture has been arranged on both the balconies and the raised patio overlooking the pool. Aniston's expansive house comprises several structures: an L-shaped main residence overlooking the swimming pool and gardens; a smaller building adjacent to the poolside patio; and a garage. It is not known if Aniston has decided to add or change any of the interior rooms. In August of last year, the home was pictured during a substantial renovation process. Aerial photos of her sprawling farmhouse showed she demolished the property's backyard to make way for an inground pool. Winfrey, a longtime Montecito resident, previously acquired the property in 2021 as part of a larger one-acre estate, paying $10.5 million. However, just a year later, Winfrey divided and sold the estate. Aniston purchased one portion for $14.8 million, while Winfrey's longtime friend, Bob Greene, acquired the other for an estimated $2.3 million. Aniston's new abode has 'picturesque ocean and mountain views, multiple terraces, landscaped gardens, and a massive motorcourt, all set on a private lot nestled among oak trees at the end of a long gated driveway,' according to Architectural Digest. The home has quite a bit of privacy on its heavily wooded premises, grassy lawns and a enough parking to easily accommodate fifteen cars. It's not the only home Aniston owns - she also has a $20.97 million mansion in Bel Air. In early a man who allegedly crashed his car through the gate of Aniston's home has been accused of harassment. Jimmy Wayne Carwyle, 48, is said to have driven his Chrysler PT Cruiser into the front gate of the star's Bel Air property. He has been accused of repeatedly sending Jennifer unwanted email, social media messages and voicemail since 2023. Prosecutors said he has now been charged with felony stalking and vandalism, while Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said Carwyle also faces an aggravating circumstance of threat of great bodily harm. Hochman said in a statement: 'My office is committed to aggressively prosecuting those who stalk and terrorize others, ensuring they are held accountable.' Carwyle has been held in jail since his arrest with bail set at $150,000. He could face up to three years in prison if he is convicted. Jennifer was at home when Carwyle allegedly crashed into the gate. A public information officer from the Los Angeles Police Department told PEOPLE: 'There was a security guard on premises who was able to detain that suspect until officers arrived, at which time they took him into custody without incident. The resident was home at the time.' The authorities noted that while the suspect has sustained minor injuries, no one else was hurt in the incident.
