Aug 9, 2002 · What really made Rob Lowe quit The West Wing? The former Brat Packer says his character had become useless, but insiders say Lowe wanted more money and didn't like playing in an ensemble.

Jan 30, 2017 · Lowe’s West Wing co-star Bradley Whitford snarked back by retweeting him with a sarcastic dig: https://twitter.com/WhitfordBradley/status/825972643606073344. The exchange seemed to have...

Oct 7, 2023 · Early in Season 4, in the fall of 2002, it was announced that Rob Lowe would be leaving The West Wing after 16 of the show’s 22 episodes (episode 17 would actually be his last). In a statement,...

Aug 9, 2023 · Rob Lowe has revealed that he made the executive decision to leave The West Wing because he felt "very undervalued."

Sep 15, 2024 · When appearing on the Podcrushed podcast back in August 2023, Rob delved into some of the reasons behind his exit from The West Wing. According to him, he felt "undervalued" for the work he put...

Nov 27, 2021 · Elsewhere, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, John Spencer, and Bradley Whitford managed to increase their salaries to $70,000. While Lowe still reportedly earned more than most of the lead cast,...

May 13, 2014 · Over the course of its run, The West Wing weathered its share of loss, both onscreen (Rob Lowe departed midway through season four; star John Spencer died during season seven) and off (Sorkin...

Sep 16, 2024 · They realized Bradley Whitford wasn't there for reunion — which was odd, since he's famous for portraying Josh Lyman throughout the show's seven-season run. So, why wasn't Bradley Whitford...

Aug 11, 2023 · Rob Lowe has opened up about his “super unhealthy relationship” with The West Wing. The actor played the deputy White House Communications Director Sam Seaborn on the Emmy-winning NBC drama,...

Aug 10, 2023 · Rob Lowe revealed the work environment during his time filming "The West Wing" led to his departure from the political drama. He compared the experience to an "unhealthy relationship."