Lori Loughlin has filed for divorce from Mossimo Giannulli, her husband of 28 years, after sources revealed she discovered “incriminating” texts and emails on his phone that destroyed her trust in him. This discovery served as the final straw in a marriage already strained by past legal troubles and personal issues.
The couple’s relationship had been under pressure for years, particularly following their involvement in the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. Both Loughlin and Giannulli admitted to paying $500,000 to secure their daughters’ admission to USC through fraudulent means, leading to prison sentences—Loughlin served two months and Giannulli five months. This experience left deep scars on their marriage and intensified existing tensions between them.
After their release, Loughlin hoped for change, but insiders claim Giannulli’s behavior only worsened. A friend stated that he had “used Lori for years,” and the recent finding of messages on his phone confirmed her doubts, making trust irreparable. This led Loughlin to decide she “wants to have nothing to do with” him anymore, signaling a definitive end to their long-standing union.
Their daughters, Olivia Jade, 26, and Isabella Giannulli, 27, are fully supporting their mother in this decision. The family dynamics have shifted, with Loughlin now living in the couple’s Hidden Hills home, which has been on the market since February. Initially listed at $16.5 million, the price has been reduced to $14.95 million, reflecting the ongoing adjustments in their lives post-split.
Giannulli, on the other hand, was seen with fashion stylist Hannah Harrison just hours after the split was publicized. Harrison insisted their meeting was coincidental and purely professional, describing it as “bad timing.” Giannulli has been dividing his time between Orange County and the family’s property in Idaho, as both parties navigate their new separate paths.
Loughlin has found solace in her circle of friends, including actor James Tupper, with whom she has worked on several projects. She has been publicly upbeat, smiling during recent outings and expressing a desire to “get her life back.” In a cover story for First for Women Magazine last year, she shared her philosophy of resilience in the face of adversity, quoting a song lyric: “I get knocked down, but I get up again.”
The divorce proceedings come after a long marriage that began in 1997 and saw the couple through various ups and downs, including Giannulli’s fashion career and Loughlin’s acting roles. The Varsity Blues scandal brought them into the national spotlight, and its aftermath continues to influence their lives, highlighting how legal issues can exacerbate personal conflicts.
As Loughlin moves forward, she aims to rebuild independently, leaving behind a chapter marked by legal battles and personal betrayals. The incident underscores how trust issues can culminate in the end of even long-standing relationships, especially under the glare of public scrutiny, and sets the stage for new beginnings for both individuals.