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Nov 2024
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Rob Lowe: Outsider Turned Hollywood Insi...

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Just in time for the election, we’ve got an 80s idol who’s no stranger to the real “West Wing.” He’s Rob Lowe - Hollywood’s comeback kid. After reaching the top of the Hollywood hierarchy as part of the “Brat Pack,” everything comes crashing down for the “About Last Night” star. A graphic sex tape featuring Rob gets leaked to the media and spreads like wildfire. His career takes a major hit and steers him toward addiction. But - like a phoenix from the ashes - Rob climbs back up the Hollywood ladder, proving he’s here to stay.


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