‘The Kind Of Stuff You…’: Rob Lowe Reflects On Inspiring Halloween Costumes During Peak 80s Fame

As an ardent fan of Rob Lowe, I can’t help but marvel at his extraordinary journey through the world of Hollywood. His reminiscences about the 80s fame, when social media was unheard of, paint a vivid picture of a time that seems like a distant dream now. The anecdote of people dressing up as his St. Elmo’s Fire character for Halloween is simply surreal!


In the era before social media explosion, Rob Lowe achieved considerable stardom. More recently, the actor looked back at his fame during the ’80s, recalling instances where people imitated his character from St. Elmo’s Fire by dressing up as them.

During an interview with People magazine, he referred to it as “unbelievable events” and commented, “You sometimes wonder if those things actually transpired when looking back.

Referencing the classic film, Lowe explained that it was “remarkable” to see people dressing up as his character Billy Hicks for Halloween. This was the first time he had ever witnessed someone impersonating him in such a way. He reminisced about being on the balcony, watching someone get out of a car below, dressed as his character. The individual carried a saxophone, sported an earring, had messily-styled hair, and wore a Hawaiian shirt.

The actor achieved peak popularity thanks to the success of the previously mentioned movie as well as other productions like The Outsiders and Oxford Blues. In an interview, he shared a memory about being transported in a police car to and from the set of St. Elmo’s Fire – quite an unusual ride for him. He also remarked, “The tales I have are wild; they’re hard to believe.

He mentioned that achieving my cultural position in the ’80s was a gradual progression, and he emphasized that it was significant.

Lowe gratefully acknowledged that he had lived through such an exceptional experience, for not many have the chance to be like him. He mentioned that every ten years, a fresh face emerges, and the public expects it, and it’s quite exciting to observe this transformation, as he himself has already done so.

Martin Sheen, known for his role on The West Wing, mentioned that in today’s world, either Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, or maybe even Austin Butler, is the one leading a life similar to what we know. However, he emphasized that there will always be someone living such a life.

The seasoned actor openly talked about his difficulties adjusting to the limelight and its impact on him. Lowe admitted that he was uncomfortable with it, a sensation he didn’t fully grasp until much later when he delved into self-examination during his recovery period. To this day, he has successfully maintained 34 years of abstinence.

The actor shared that during that period, he had keen insight into the disparity existing among him, his public image, and the frenzy that enveloped it.

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2024-10-15 16:38