Rob Lowe Confronts Tour Guide for Mistaken Identity

Rob Lowe was mistaken for fellow actor John Stamos by a Hollywood tour bus driver while walking in Beverly Hills, prompting a humorous interaction that Lowe shared on Instagram. Upon hearing the misidentification, Lowe approached the bus and asked the passengers to confirm his real identity, which they did, shouting his name. Lowe joked with the driver about needing to improve his celebrity recognition skills, while the driver defended himself by saying such run-ins are rare and thanked Lowe for his good-natured response. The incident sparked playful remarks online, with Lowe referencing being 'Punk’d' and his son, who has previously joked about Lowe's resemblance to Stamos, chiming in. Both Lowe and Stamos, who are the same age and rose to fame in the 1980s, have previously acknowledged the public's tendency to mix them up. The lighthearted exchange highlighted both celebrities' enduring popularity and sense of humor.