- Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli have separated after nearly 28 years of marriage, with sources citing the college admissions scandal as a major breaking point.
- An insider close to the situation reveals that Loughlin feels “betrayed” by Giannulli, and a reconciliation between the two is considered “unlikely.”
- The couple is reportedly living apart and focusing on separate priorities, though no official legal proceedings for divorce have been initiated yet.
- Their daughters, Olivia Jade and Bella, are said to be handling the separation without drama, focusing on family peace and wanting both parents to be happy.
A Fairytale Ending Shattered
The once-solid marriage of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli has come to a halt. After nearly 28 years together, a source has exclusively confirmed to PEOPLE that the couple has separated, and the chances of them getting back together are slim. The actress, 61, reportedly feels “betrayed” by her fashion designer ex, 62, as they find themselves in “very different places right now.”
The Scandal That Broke Them
Sources close to the couple claim that their relationship never fully recovered from the infamous 2019 college admissions scandal. Loughlin and Giannulli “weathered the college admission fallout and the prison sentences together,” but an insider stated, “Things have never been the same.” The immense strain of the public ordeal, which saw them both serve jail time for paying $500,000 to get their daughters into the University of Southern California, appears to have caused an irreparable fracture in their union.
In 2020, Loughlin served two months in prison, while Giannulli completed a five-month sentence. Despite presenting a united front during the legal battle, the aftermath has led them down separate paths.
“Living Apart and Moving On”
The couple is now “living apart and moving on with separate priorities,” the source added, emphasizing the deep emotional toll on the “Full House” alum. “Lori feels betrayed,” the insider shared. “It’s not a happy situation for her… it’s unlikely that they’ll find their way back together.”
While the separation is clear, the split is not yet legally official. A representative for Loughlin confirmed to PEOPLE that they are “taking a break from their marriage,” but clarified that “no legal proceedings” have begun. When reached for a statement, Giannulli offered only “zero comments.”
Family First Amid Turmoil
As Loughlin and Giannulli navigate their separation, the focus has shifted to their two daughters, Olivia Jade, 26, and Bella, 27. An insider close to the family insisted that the girls are handling the difficult news with maturity and grace.
“There’s no drama or resentment,” the source explained. “They’ve seen how hard their mom and dad have tried over the years, and they’re focused on keeping things peaceful and staying close as a family.”
The source continued, stating that Olivia and Bella “aren’t taking sides” in the split. “They both love their parents and just want them to be happy. At the end of the day, they just want everyone to be okay.”