Overview

• On her I Choose Me podcast on July 29, Gilbert described her six-year relationship with Lowe as “very tumultuous” and admitted she was “such a baby” at the time.
• The actress began dating Lowe in 1981 when she was 17 and watched his career surge after his breakout role in The Outsiders in 1983.
• Gilbert recalled feeling overshadowed as female fans pushed past her and slipped phone numbers into Lowe’s pockets at premieres.
• She said the experience taught her what she would not tolerate in future relationships and led her to set clear emotional boundaries.
• Despite the hardships, Gilbert acknowledged they shared many fun moments and said the ordeal deepened her self-awareness.