Robert Downey Jr. is an instance of an actor who discovered Oscar success later in life. His first Academy Award win got here final yr together with his slow-burning efficiency in 2023’s Oppenheimer. After Demi Moore gave her career-defining efficiency in 2024 with The Substance, her pal Rob Lowe shared the way it’s been for him to see his two buddies’ careers soar.
There is probably not a Brat Pack anymore, but it surely doesn’t imply stars of the ‘80s have misplaced their contact. Final yr was Robert Downey Jr.’s flip to attain Oscar love. Now that Demi Moore is amongst this yr’s Oscar nominees for the physique horror-comedy The Substance, her pal Rob Lowe spoke to Individuals about what it’s been wish to see her and Downey Jr.’s careers skyrocket earlier than his eyes:
It is actually enjoyable. She actually deserves it. She’s one of many uncommon issues: she’s each an incredible actress and a real star. I imply, final yr, I received to undergo this with my eighth-grade highschool buddy, Robert Downey Jr., and now this yr I am attending to cheer on Demi.
That should be such a tremendous feeling to see your mates undergo a career-high. After Robert Downey Jr. confronted lots of bother with the legislation and his bout with alcoholism, he made an wonderful profession comeback with Iron Man and have become one of many highest-paid actors within the MCU. As for Demi Moore, her profession grew into prominence in the course of the ‘80s and ‘90s, however she went a bit off the radar in the direction of the 2000s and did extra indie movies.
Then got here Moore’s starring function in The Substance, which challenged society’s expectations on growing old girls. The actress stated the award-winning film got here at an ideal time in her profession, when she was studying scripts that didn’t transfer her till the Coralie Fargeat flick. Despite the fact that she admitted understanding there was a risk The Substance might both be a hit or a “fucking catastrophe,” the American actress determined to “roll the cube” and take a threat. It was clearly a threat value taking, as Moore has received a Golden Globe and a Critic’s Alternative Award, which might hopefully imply a stepping stone for an Oscar win.
Rob Lowe and Demi Moore have been buddies for a very long time. They proved to have nice chemistry with one another in ‘80s classics like About Final Evening… and St. Elmo’s Fireplace. They had been additionally each featured within the documentary Brats (discovered in your Hulu subscription), the place the success of the Andrew McCarthy undertaking had the two friends protecting in touch to make a St. Elmo’s Fireplace sequel which might be wonderful! Moore even posted on Instagram about her reunion with Lowe the place they each noticed a particular screening of The Substance. The Outsiders actor apparently even gave an intro in the course of the occasion. That’s the cutest factor for Lowe to help his buddy by seeing and presenting her Oscar-nominated film.
With Rob Lowe having seen his two buddies, Robert Downey Jr. and Demi Moore, obtain Oscar recognition, it proves that it’s by no means too late to attain profession milestones. Possibly ultimately, we’ll see The Flooring host on the identical pedestal sooner or later. The 2025 film launch of The Substance is on the market on Mubi and for lease on digital streaming platforms. You may also watch Downey Jr.’s Oscar-winning efficiency in Oppenheimer together with your Amazon Prime subscription.