The family appears united and supportive, honoring a joyous occasion for their nephew while navigating profound personal grief with grace and togetherness.
Insiders say the seating arrangement was intentional, placing Chad and his immediate family close to the groom but distinct from Rob Lowe's branch, highlighting the delicate dynamics of a Hollywood family in mourning.
Fiona Lowe died by suicide on Sept. 29 at age 13. The wedding took place on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Santa Barbara, officiated by Gwyneth Paltrow, with Chad seated next to Chris Pratt.
This is a powerful, heartbreaking display of familial loyalty. The Lowes are showing the world that even in the deepest grief, they show up for each other.
The silence has broken, and it came in the form of a blue suit and a wedding veil. Chad Lowe, 58, along with his wife Kim Painter, 52, and their daughters Mabel, 17, and Nixie, 10, made their first public appearance since the tragic death of their 13-year-old daughter Fiona. The setting? The star-studded wedding of Chad’s nephew, Matthew Lowe, in Santa Barbara, California, just days after the family issued a heartbreaking statement about their loss. According to exclusive photos obtained by Page Six, the family was seated together, with Chad looking dapper in a matching blue suit and tie. Kim Painter opted for a classic black dress, while the sisters chose softer tones—Nixie in a pink spaghetti-strap dress and Mabel in a sleeveless cream number that she later layered with a black jacket. The proximity to the action was notable: Chad was seated directly next to actor Chris Pratt, placing the grieving father right in the middle of the Hollywood elite who gathered to celebrate Matthew tying the knot with Emily Markus. The seating chart itself tells a story of Hollywood hierarchy and family bonds. The Lowe clan was positioned two rows behind Chad’s older brother, Rob Lowe, 62, who was seated with his wife Sheryl Berkoff and their son, John Owen Lowe. The ceremony was officiated by Gwyneth Paltrow, a detail that underscores the tight-knit nature of this celebrity circle. Other A-list attendees included Cameron Diaz, Adam Levine, Katy Perry, Zoe Saldaña, and Maria Shriver, all there to witness the union just two weeks after Fiona’s death was announced to the world. The emotional weight of the event was palpable, especially given the recent loss. Fiona died by suicide on September 29, and the family’s statement to Page Six described her as "the light of our lives," noting that her passing was "devastating" for everyone. Mabel, Fiona’s older sister, had previously shared a raw tribute on Instagram, writing, "I love you so much fiona ❤️ i wish your short time here was easier and i hope your mind is at ease now." Seeing the family together at the altar, supporting Matthew, is a stark reminder of their resilience. They are navigating the most private of pains in the most public of ways, proving that for the Lowes, family comes first—no matter who is watching.
