Rob Lowe Reflects on "Nepo Baby" and "Brat Pack" Labels

In a recent interview with Variety, actor Rob Lowe drew parallels between the terms "nepo baby" and "Brat Pack," expressing his familiarity with both labels. At 60, Lowe noted that the term "nepo baby," coined by New York magazine in 2022, refers to actors with famous parents, including his own son, John Owen Lowe. He remarked on the cultural significance of these terms, acknowledging the curiosity they generate but downplaying the intensity surrounding them. The "Brat Pack," a label from the 1980s, encompassed a group of young actors featured in iconic films like "The Breakfast Club" and "St. Elmo’s Fire." Lowe, along with Emilio Estevez and Molly Ringwald, was part of this collective, which has had a complicated legacy. Estevez highlighted in the Hulu documentary "Brats" that the label often led to misconceptions about their seriousness as actors, suggesting it painted them as lightweights in the industry. Lowe also discussed his role as a father in the entertainment world, stating that while he has opened doors for his sons, success ultimately depends on their own efforts. John Owen, who stars alongside Rob in Netflix's "Unstable," echoed this sentiment, asserting that the "nepo baby" label does not hinder his career. The conversation around these labels has sparked reactions from other celebrity offspring, including Eve Hewson and Lottie Moss, who have expressed their frustrations with the scrutiny surrounding their success.