Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Reportedly Separate After Nearly 28 Years
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A representative for Lori Loughlin confirmed Thursday that the “Full House” actress and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, are currently “living apart,” though “no legal proceedings are underway.” The news, initially reported by People, marks a important progress for the couple, who have been married for almost three decades and faced intense public scrutiny following their involvement in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.
A Marriage Tested by Scandal and Time
Loughlin and Giannulli share two daughters, including social media influencer Olivia jade. Their relationship has been under immense pressure since 2019, when they were implicated in the Varsity blues scheme, a widespread conspiracy to fraudulently secure college admissions for wealthy students.The couple ultimately pleaded guilty to fraud in 2020 after admitting to paying $500,000 to facilitate their daughters’ admission to the university of Southern California (USC) as recruits for the rowing team – despite neither daughter having any prior experience in the sport.
The fallout from the scandal resulted in prison sentences for both Loughlin and Giannulli. Loughlin served two months, while Giannulli was incarcerated for five months. Both daughters later left USC amid the controversy.
The scandal centered around William “Rick” Singer, the mastermind behind the operation, who facilitated cheating on standardized tests and misrepresented applicants’ athletic abilities. Loughlin and Giannulli’s case garnered significant media attention due to Loughlin’s celebrity status and the blatant nature of their attempt to secure admission for their daughters through fabricated athletic profiles.
From Television fame to Legal Battles
Lori Loughlin rose to prominence for her role as Aunt Becky on the beloved sitcom “Full House,” which ran from 1987 to 1995,and its 2016 Netflix reboot,”Fuller House.” more recently, she appeared in the Prime Video series “On Call.” Giannulli, simultaneously occurring, is the founder of Mossimo, a clothing brand that once enjoyed a prominent partnership with Target.
the couple’s financial situation has also been in flux, with reports surfacing in February that they had listed their Los Angeles home for sale. This decision, coupled with the current separation, suggests a potential restructuring of their lives following the legal and reputational damage inflicted by the college admissions scandal.
The separation follows years of navigating the aftermath of a highly publicized legal battle and raises questions about the future for Loughlin, Giannulli, and their family. while the couple is currently maintaining a degree of privacy regarding the situation,the confirmation of their separation marks a new chapter in a story that has captivated the nation.
