Live the best! Rob Lowe and his wife, Sheryl Berkoffhave been happily married for more than 30 years – a rarity in Hollywood.
The couple first met in 1983 when they went on a blind date. When they did not first hit it off, the Parks and Recreation alum and makeup artist connected again a few years later on the set of 1990’s Bad influencewhere their romance blossomed.
The movie might be called that Bad influencebut in St. Elmo’s Fire The star has often praised Berkoff for having an incredible, life-changing impact on people.
“[Our relationship] made me examine how my life was,” “Literally! with Rob Lowe” the podcast host told Haute Living in March 2014 from the beginning of the romance with the jewelry designer. “That’s what led me to get sober, that’s what led me to change my life – give it everything I have now.”
Lowe has long been open about his battle with substance abuse, and he often discusses how his recovery — he’s been sober for more than 30 years — has made his life rich and varied.
“One of the great gifts of recovery is that it starts an authentic life,” Ing An outsider star to variety in February 2021. “You start living your true values and living your true life.”
Before dating, Lowe and Berkoff had been in relationships with other famous people.
At 9-1-1 Lonestar lead date Melissa Gilbert for seven years between 1980 and 1987, proposing in 1986. The two called off the engagement, and Little House on the Prairie star wrote in her 2009 memoir, Prairie Days, if she miscarried. “I had lost my baby and my relationship with Rob … and it hurt like hell,” she revealed. Lowe reportedly dated Winona Ryder from 1986 to 1988.
For her part, Berkoff reportedly dated her future husband’s friend “Brat Pack” member, Emilio Estevez, in the 1980s. They move on to romance Keanu Reeves a few years later, according to Gwyneth Paltrow. The founder of Goop was a teenager on the set of a TV movie (starring his mother, Blythe Danner), when he first met an industry professional, who did the make-up for the film.
“[Berkoff] dating Keanu Reeves, who is my celebrity,” the Oscar winner told Lowe on a podcast in July 2020. “And he’s really cool. … I just worship him. I think she’s the coolest girl ever.” Paltrow isn’t the only one; the actor has done the same show so gushing about his wife, too.
Scroll down to see a timeline of Lowe and Berkoff’s relationship:
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Rob Lowe and Sheryl Berkoff Relationship Timeline
Live the best! Rob Lowe and his wife, Sheryl Berkoff, has been happily married for more than 30 years – a rarity in Hollywood. The couple first met in 1983 when they went on a blind date. When they did not first hit it off, the Parks and Recreation alum and makeup artist connected again a few years later on the set of 1990’s Bad influence, where their romance blossomed. The movie might be called that Bad influencebut in St. Elmo’s Fire The star has often praised Berkoff for having an incredible, life-changing impact on people. “[Our relationship] made me examine how my life was,” “Literally! with Rob Lowe” the podcast host told Haute Living in March 2014 from the beginning of the romance with the jewelry designer. “That’s what led me to get sober, that’s what led me to change my life – give it everything I have now.” Lowe has long been open about his battle with substance abuse, and he often discusses how his recovery — he’s been sober for more than 30 years — has made his life rich and varied. “One of the great gifts of recovery is that it starts an authentic life,” Ing An outsider star to variety in February 2021. “You start living your true values and living your true life.”
[jwplayer AXPXm1t0-zhNYySv2]Before dating, Lowe and Berkoff had been in relationships with other famous people. At 9-1-1 Lonestar lead date Melissa Gilbert for seven years between 1980 and 1987, proposing in 1986. The two called off the engagement, and Little House on the Prairie star wrote in her 2009 memoir, Prairie Days, if she miscarries. “I had lost my baby and my relationship with Rob … and it hurt like hell,” she revealed. Lowe reportedly dated Winona Ryder from 1986 to 1988. For his part, Berkoff reportedly dated his future husband’s “Brat Pack” member, Emilio Estevez, in the 1980s. They move on to romance Keanu Reeves a few years later, according to Gwyneth Paltrow. The founder of Goop was a teenager on the set of a TV movie (starring his mother, Blythe Danner), when he first met an industry professional, who did the make-up for the film. “[Berkoff] dating Keanu Reeves, who is my celebrity,” the Oscar winner told Lowe on a podcast in July 2020. “And he’s really cool. … I just worship him. I think she’s the coolest chick ever.” Paltrow isn’t the only one; the actor has done shows they’re gushing about his wife, too. Scroll down to see a timeline of Lowe and Berkoff’s relationship:
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1983
Rumored to have been introduced by Estevez, Lowe and Berkoff met on a blind date, but it didn’t happen until a few years later.
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1990
The couple began dating in 1990, after reconnecting while working on set Bad influence.
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May 1990
The actor has been recovering from substance abuse since May 10, 1990, and says his romance with a jewelry designer was part of what prompted him to seek help. Lowe later told Entertainment Tonight it’s “[Berkoff] might have saved my life, really.” He continued: “I mean, he met me when I was in the late ’80s running away from wild boy madness and he had to change my life.”
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July 1991
The couple married in the summer of 1991.
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1993
Lowe and Berkoff welcomed their first son, Matthew.
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1995
Two years after Matthew’s birth, the founder of Sheryl Lowe Jewelry gave birth to the couple’s second son, John.
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June 2014
Rob announced via Instagram that he and his family had to be rescued while on holiday in France after their home was flooded by heavy flooding.
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September 2014
Rob once again praised his partner in an interview with Haute Living. “Every day, I choose with my wife,” he explained. “I know I’ll never find anyone I love more, sexier or a better mother.”
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July 2018
At West Wing alum celebrated the couple’s wedding anniversary via Instagram. “27 years ago today I was blessed (and lucky) to marry my wonderful, smart, funny and strong friend, Sheryl,” he wrote. “If you had told me what we would do together, I wouldn’t have believed it. Keep it a dream.”
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September 2018
When talking about the “biggest influence” in life, the grinder alum to Men’s Journal, “Must be my husband. We have known each other for over 30 years, and the number of times he has helped me make better decisions than I would have made on my own is countless.
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July 2020
In addition to gushing about Berkoff on “Literally! with Rob Lowe,” Paltrow also revealed that the jewelry designer “taught me how to give an ab-wjob, and you know, all the classic Sheryl stuff.”
At Shakespeare In Love star added: “It’s so cool to have someone treat me like an adult and see me like a young woman and a sexual person. He just made me feel free.”
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June 2021
The actor surprised Berkoff with his “dream” competition Celebrity Family Feud. “Oh, I’m so happy!” he cried on set.
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January 2022
During the look at Jimmy Kimmel Live!the movie star referred to … Berkoff’s skills were passed on to Paltrow – “Or, as I say, Chris Martin and Brad [Falchuk]you’re welcome,” he joked, referring to the two of them Glee ex-husband alum and current wife.
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February 2022
What better day than Valentine’s Day to express your love to someone? “I’m so blessed to have such a wonderful, amazing, inspiring, and beautiful woman as my Valentine,” Rob said via Instagram. “The best lover I could ever ask for. Love you, Love Bug! Xoxox.”
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June 2022
“Happy Birthday to the love of my life,” in “Literally!” The podcast host gushed over a sweet Instagram tribute to Berkoff. “You are the whole package, and I am blessed. Here’s to many more years of love and fun! Xoxo.”
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July 2022
At 9-1-1: Lonestar The actor took to social media to celebrate over thirty years of marriage with his love.
“Happy 31st Anniversary, baby,” she wrote via Instagram on July 22 alongside a black-and-white photo of Berkoff. “Your love has made my world. You are as beautiful, intelligent, attractive, kind, and hilarious as you were years ago. Partner in love for life!!”