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Rob Lowe’s son Matthew ties the knot in star-studded wedding amid family heartbreak over actor’s niece Fiona’s death

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Rock, A., & Brody, L. (2026, October 11). Rob Lowe’s son Matthew ties the knot in star-studded wedding amid family heartbreak over actor’s niece Fiona’s death. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/10/celebrity-news/rob-lowes-son-matthew-marries-emily-markus-star-studded-wedding/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-11 · by Audrey Rock, Lanae Brody

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Matthew Lowe, son of actor Rob Lowe, married Emily Markus in Santa Barbara, California, with a guest list including celebrities like Cameron Diaz and Katy Perry. The wedding occurred shortly after the tragic death of Matthew's cousin Fiona Lowe, who was 13 years old. Rob Lowe’s family expressed their deep grief over Fiona’s passing and emphasized the importance of mental health support, encouraging those in need to reach out for help through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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Matthew Lowe, son of actor Rob Lowe, married Emily Markus in a star-studded ceremony in Santa Barbara, California. Notable attendees included Cameron Diaz, Katy Perry, and Chris Pratt. Prior to the wedding, Markus shared a sneak peek on Instagram from Bluewater Grill, hinting at the festive atmosphere. Gwyneth Paltrow officiated the event at a private residence. The joyful occasion came shortly after the tragic death of Fiona Lowe, 13, niece of Rob and Chad Lowe, causing significant family heartbreak.

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Audrey Rock
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🔮 “I think it might have been more the one I wished I was,” he divulged.
🔮 “As any actor my age will tell you, there are fewer and fewer available roles as we get older,” the “Star Trek” actor told TV Insider in July.
🔮 Lawrence quipped of Harrelson — who plays Haymitch Abernathy — “Woody obviously came through the window of my hotel room uninvited, ’cause it wouldn’t be the same if he listened to boundaries and used a door.”
🔮 O’Neal’s son Kevin McEnroe, 40, told the outlet that he worried she wouldn’t survive.
🔮 “While I know that might be a bummer to some who want to bring their kids out to dinner, there are many restaurants in Westwood that are kid-friendly,” she explained while applying makeup.
🔮 Meghan also reportedly told him it would be the last time he’d ever hear from her.
🔮 Prince William “tried to move” Travis Kelce out of his selfie with Taylor Swift.
🔮 Berry’s daughter, Nahla Aubry, 18, is expected to testify virtually Monday when the hearing resumes.
🔮 Vanessa, 48, said in a video shared to daughter Kai Trump’s Instagram account on Friday that recent testing “came back clear,” noting that she’s “finally cancer free.” Kai, 19, said in the video, “My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, so we thought we would share her story and how she was diagnosed and how she overcame it.
🔮 “But what I’m meant to do will come and find me,” she continued.
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Lanae Brody
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🔮 They’re both so kind and sweet, so there couldn’t be bad blood if they tried.
🔮 “Just drove all the way to Brooklyn to check out this store I thought looked really rad and had a few things in mind to buy and literally was looked at as if I couldn’t afford it and was told he could find something comparable for me,” she wrote in the post.
🔮 Blair has several projects to look ahead to, as she is set to appear in “Schmoolie the Deathwatcher” and “Ethan Almighty.”
🔮 People who would’ve been a part of a milestone for her years ago were not included.”
🔮 He meant so much to this community, and his loss will be deeply felt.
🔮 Gwyneth Paltrow was said to be set to officiate the ceremony, scheduled to take place at a private residence.
🔮 They got through the challenges and tied the knot in May 2022 after postponing their wedding twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
🔮 “We know that students, staff, and families may be processing a range of emotions.
🔮 The Grammy Award winner was seen with his youngest son in May with a friend carrying a large black back and white box leaving the store.
🔮 A second source explained to Page Six why Aniston, 57, in particular would not be involved, saying it would be too difficult to address the loss.
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Bluewater Grill California Page Six Page Six Daily Santa Barbara

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Gwyneth Paltrow PERSON · 2× Matthew PERSON · 2× California GPE · 1× Cameron Diaz PERSON · 1× Chris Pratt PERSON · 1× Emily Markus PERSON · 1× Katy Perry PERSON · 1× Matthew Lowe PERSON · 1× Rob Lowe’s PERSON · 1× Santa Barbara GPE · 1×

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He added in part, “When you ask yourself the deeper, bigger questions and you move beyond human existence and through meditation or something else, you experience the transcendental experience.” “We are connected to everything that is, it just makes sense and there’s nothing there but peace in love.”
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🔮 Gwyneth Paltrow was said to be set to officiate the ceremony, scheduled to take place at a private residence.

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Rob Lowe’s son, Matthew Lowe, tied the knot with Emily Markus in Santa Barbara, California, shortly following the actor’s niece’s death. asserted
son → tie → death
The couple’s star-studded nuptials included an enviable guest list featuring the likes of Cameron Diaz, Katy Perry, Chris Pratt and Zoe Saldaña, to name a few. asserted
nuptials → stud → few
Gwyneth Paltrow served as the ceremony’s officiant. asserted
Paltrow → serve → officiant
Prior to the big day, Markus took to Instagram Stories with what appeared to be a sneak peek of the festivities shaping up at local eatery Bluewater Grill, with a sunset photo of tables and festive flags. “It’s wedding weekend eve!” she wrote atop the pic. asserted
she → take → pic
Gwyneth Paltrow was said to be set to officiate the ceremony, scheduled to take place at a private residence. asserted
Paltrow → say → residence
Matthew, 33, is the eldest of two sons born to the “Wayne’s World” actor and his wife of 35 years, Sheryl Berkoff. asserted
Matthew → bear → years
They also share son John Lowe, 30. asserted
They → share → Lowe
The milestone family moment comes less than two weeks after Fiona Lowe — the daughter of Rob’s brother, Chad Lowe — tragically died at the age of 13. asserted
Lowe → come → 13
“We are deeply heartbroken by the loss of our beloved Fiona. asserted
We → heartbroken → Fiona
She was a loving young girl who was smart, creative and loved to dance,” her family shared in a statement to Page Six at the time. “She was adored by her sisters and she was deeply loved by her parents. asserted
she → love → parents
Her passing is devastating for our entire family and we ask for prayers and privacy at this time.” asserted
we → ask → time
The statement concluded, “If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.” asserted
you → conclude → 988
Matthew’s brother John was among the family members to share an inspirational thought via Instagram following the loss, quoting an Emily Dickinson poem. asserted
brother → share → poem
“HOPE is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without the words, and never stops at all,” the poem reads. asserted
poem → perch → words
“And sweetest in the gale is heard; and sore must be the storm that could abash the little bird that kept so many warm,” it goes on. uncertain
it → hear → many
“I’ve heard it in the chillest land, and on the strangest sea; yet, never, in extremity, it asked a crumb of me. asserted
it → hear → me
Chad returned to social media on Thursday after his daughter’s death, sharing a repost containing footage from Olivia Hunt’s “On Healing” podcast, featuring guest Gerry Hussey. asserted
Chad → return → Hussey
“We are all part of the frequency,” Hussey said, adding, “We both possess the human and the divine.” asserted
We → say → human
He added in part, “When you ask yourself the deeper, bigger questions and you move beyond human existence and through meditation or something else, you experience the transcendental experience.” “We are connected to everything that is, it just makes sense and there’s nothing there but peace in love.” asserted
it → add → love
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → ?
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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