Rob Lowe left ‘The West Wing’ due to an unhealthy dynamic.
Rob Lowe Opens Up About His Time on “The West Wing”
Actor Rob Lowe compared his time working on the “The West Wing” set to an unhealthy relationship.
A Surprising Revelation
During an interview on the Stitcher Studios’ Podcrushed show, Lowe called his departure from “The West Wing” “the best thing I ever did” and likened his tenure on the show to “a super unhealthy relationship.”
Feeling Undervalued
Lowe revealed that he “felt very undervalued” during his time on the show, according to Deadline.
Leaving at the Height of Popularity
Despite the show’s immense success, Lowe made the surprising decision to leave “The West Wing” when it was at its peak. He compared it to walking away from the most popular girl at school, but emphasized that it was the best decision he ever made.
Unspecified Reasons
Lowe did not elaborate on the specific reasons that led him to feel this way on set.
Amicable Separation
When Lowe left the series in 2002, the official statement from Warner Brothers Television and John Wells Productions described the separation as “amicable.”
Rumors of Salary Dispute
At the time of his departure, there were rumors that Lowe was leaving due to a salary dispute. It was speculated that he was disappointed with his $75,000 per episode rate compared to Martin Sheen’s $300,000 per episode.
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