Rob Lowe thanks his family for 'putting up with' him as he celebrates 31 years drug and alcohol free

Monday marked 31 years of sobriety for six-time Golden Globe nominee Rob Lowe, who began drinking heavily as a teenager before finding fame.

'Today I have 31 years drug and alcohol free,' the 57-year-old Brat Packer - who boasts 3.2M Instagram/Twitter followers - announced.

'I want to give thanks to everyone walking this path with me, and welcome anyone thinking about joining us; the free and the happy.'  

'The free and the happy': Monday marked 31 years of sobriety for six-time Golden Globe nominee Rob Lowe, who began drinking heavily as a teenager before finding fame

'The free and the happy': Monday marked 31 years of sobriety for six-time Golden Globe nominee Rob Lowe, who began drinking heavily as a teenager before finding fame

Rob made sure to thank his wife Sheryl and their sons Matthew, 27; and John, 25; for 'putting up with me.'

Lowe's Instagram post received supportive (and sarcastic) comments from four-time Grammy nominee Jewel, his son John, and his younger brother Chad.

The ex hard-partying womanizer got sober and went to rehab in 1990 - two years after getting caught originating the concept of the celebrity sex tape.

Rob met the 59-year-old jewelry designer on a blind date in 1983 but didn't wed her until he got sober, and they'll impressively celebrate 30 years of marriage on July 22.  

'Big hug!' The 57-year-old Brat Packer made sure to thank his wife Sheryl and their sons Matthew, 27; and John, 25; for 'putting up with me' (pictured November 26)

'Big hug!' The 57-year-old Brat Packer made sure to thank his wife Sheryl and their sons Matthew, 27; and John, 25; for 'putting up with me' (pictured November 26)

'So proud of you, dad!' Rob's Instagram post received supportive (and sarcastic) comments from four-time Grammy nominee Jewel, his son John, and his younger brother Chad

'So proud of you, dad!' Rob's Instagram post received supportive (and sarcastic) comments from four-time Grammy nominee Jewel, his son John, and his younger brother Chad

Ex hard-partying womanizer: Lowe got sober and went to rehab at age 26 in 1990 - two years after getting caught originating the concept of the celebrity sex tape

Ex hard-partying womanizer: Lowe got sober and went to rehab in 1990 (pictured) - two years after getting caught originating the concept of the celebrity sex tape

Impressive! The Literally podcaster met the 59-year-old jewelry designer (R, pictured March 17) on a blind date in 1983 but didn't wed her until he got sober, and they'll celebrate 30 years of marriage on July 22

Impressive! The Literally podcaster met the 59-year-old jewelry designer (R, pictured March 17) on a blind date in 1983 but didn't wed her until he got sober, and they'll celebrate 30 years of marriage on July 22

Lowe executive produces and stars as Austin firefighter Owen Strand in the second season of 9-1-1 spin-off Lone Star, which airs Mondays on Fox.

And it's a family affair considering the Literally podcaster's son John Owen works as a Lone Star staff writer and his brother Chad directed the May 3 episode.

Rob will also host the second season of Fox trivia game show Mental Samurai - premiering May 25 - where contestants are catapulted around the set in a 360-degree turning capsule.

'The Big Heat': Rob executive produces and stars as Austin firefighter Owen Strand in the second season of 9-1-1 spin-off Lone Star, which airs Mondays on Fox

'The Big Heat': Rob executive produces and stars as Austin firefighter Owen Strand in the second season of 9-1-1 spin-off Lone Star, which airs Mondays on Fox

Premiering May 25! Lowe will also host the second season of Fox trivia game show Mental Samurai where contestants are catapulted around the set in a 360-degree turning capsule

Premiering May 25! Lowe will also host the second season of Fox trivia game show Mental Samurai where contestants are catapulted around the set in a 360-degree turning capsule

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