Hollywood actor Rob Lowe confronted a tour guide who mistakenly identified him as fellow actor John Stamos, creating a viral moment that has fans and celebrities laughing at the case of celebrity confusion.
At a Glance
- A Hollywood tour guide mistakenly identified Rob Lowe as John Stamos during a celebrity tour in Beverly Hills
- Lowe, 61, recorded the encounter and shared it on Instagram, where it quickly went viral
- When Lowe asked the bus passengers who he was, they correctly identified him as Rob Lowe, not Stamos
- The incident has drawn humorous reactions from celebrities and Lowe’s son Johnny
- Both Lowe and Stamos, who are the same age, have been compared for their looks throughout their careers
Hollywood Mix-Up Goes Viral
In a moment of Hollywood confusion that’s generating laughs across social media, actor Rob Lowe found himself being incorrectly identified as “Full House” star John Stamos by a tour guide in Beverly Hills. The 61-year-old actor, known for his roles in “The West Wing” and “Parks and Recreation,” captured the awkward encounter on video and shared it with his followers. Rather than letting the mistake slide, Lowe approached the tour bus after hearing the guide announce to passengers, “This is John Stamos.”
In the video, Lowe walks up to the bus and directly challenges the tour guide’s error by asking the passengers, “Okay guys, am I John Stamos? Who am I?” The passengers immediately responded with the correct answer: “Rob Lowe!” Highlighting the error, Lowe jokingly scolded the guide, saying, “Dude, you gotta get better at your job!” The tour guide attempted to save face by claiming the tours are meant to be fun, but the damage was already done.
Celebrity Reactions and Family Jokes
The case of mistaken identity quickly gained traction online, with fellow celebrities adding their own humorous takes on the situation. Kristin Davis of “Sex and the City” fame and actor Lamorne Morris from “New Girl” both reacted to Lowe’s post with amusement. Meanwhile, Lowe’s son Johnny added to the fun by suggesting his father had been “Punk’d” – referencing Ashton Kutcher’s popular prank show from the early 2000s.
The mix-up isn’t entirely surprising given that both actors rose to fame in the 1980s and have maintained their good looks well into their 60s. Stamos gained recognition for his role as Uncle Jesse on the sitcom “Full House,” while Lowe became famous through films like “The Outsiders” and “St. Elmo’s Fire” before later transitioning to successful television roles. As of now, Stamos, who is also 61, has not publicly commented on the incident.
A History of Comparisons
This isn’t the first time the two actors have been compared or linked in the public eye. The incident adds another chapter to the ongoing light-hearted comparison between the two Hollywood veterans. On Lowe’s 60th birthday, his son Johnny playfully posted a photoshopped image with Stamos’s face over his father’s, demonstrating that even within Lowe’s family, the resemblance is a source of humor.
Stamos himself has leaned into the comparison, joking during a 2023 appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show” about being mistaken for Lowe’s father and calling himself “a better-looking version” of Lowe. The good-natured ribbing between the two actors highlights the camaraderie that exists among long-standing Hollywood professionals. The incident also raises questions about the accuracy of celebrity tour guides, with TMZ pointedly noting that their own celebrity tours pride themselves on accurate celebrity identification.
