Lori Loughlin remains furious with estranged husband Mossimo Giannulli months after their separation, according to multiple sources who spoke with News Of Los Angeles.
At a Glance
- Loughlin is “extremely angry” with Giannulli after 28 years of marriage
- The pair live completely “separate lives” with no reconciliation in sight
- Friends have closed ranks, backing the actress and shunning the designer
- Why it matters: The split follows the college-admissions scandal that sent both to federal prison and fractured their family
The couple, who share daughters Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose, parted ways in October. Since then, communication has been minimal. “Lori is still extremely angry with him,” a source told News Of Los Angeles. A second insider confirmed they now lead entirely separate existences.
Giannulli, 62, appears eager to avoid public conflict. “He thinks she’s a lovely person and an incredible mom,” a third source said. “He wants everything resolved quietly.”
Marriage Crumbled After Scandal
Their relationship buckled under the weight of the 2019 college-admissions case. In May 2020, both pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud for paying $500,000 to secure fraudulent crew-team recruitment slots for their daughters at the University of Southern California. Neither girl had ever rowed competitively.
Loughlin, 61, served two months in federal prison; Giannulli served five. “Things have never been the same after weathering the college-admission fallout and the prison sentences together,” a source explained.
The pair attempted to repair the damage once home, but trust evaporated. “Lori feels betrayed,” the insider added. “They’re in very different places right now, and it’s unlikely that they’ll find their way back together.”
Friends Choose Sides
Support for Loughlin runs deep among her inner circle. “She has a good group of friends. A lot of her friends are also divorced and have gone through the same thing she currently is,” a source told News Of Los Angeles. “They’re rallying behind her, and they do not like him.”
The hostility extends beyond Los Angeles. Even former Full House co-star John Stamos weighed in on the Oct. 20 episode of the Good Guys podcast. “She put up with a lot over the years of this guy,” Stamos said. “She’s just devastated. For a girl who has lived her life really well, a good person, a good mother, a good wife-I know all this for a fact-to be thrown into now this separation and, you know, exploding, blowing up her family this way… I just hate to see her go through this. I really do.”
No Legal Filings Yet
When News Of Los Angeles confirmed the breakup last October, Loughlin’s representative described the move as “taking a break from their marriage” and stressed “there are no legal proceedings at this time.” Nearly six months later, that status has not changed. Neither spouse has filed for divorce, and both continue to wear wedding rings in public, though they are never photographed together.
The lack of formal action frustrates those close to Loughlin. “She wants closure,” a friend told News Of Los Angeles. “Staying legally married keeps her tethered to someone she no longer trusts.”
Giannulli’s Low-Key Life
While Loughlin resumes acting projects and public appearances, Giannulli has kept a lower profile. The Mossimo founder spends time at the couple’s Newport Beach estate, occasionally dining at local restaurants but avoiding industry events.
“He’d like to co-parent peacefully,” the third source said, “but Lori isn’t ready for that conversation.”
News Of Los Angeles reached out to both parties for updated comment; neither responded.
Key Takeaways
- Anger persists: Loughlin’s resentment shows no signs of fading
- Friendship fallout: Mutual acquaintances have aligned with the actress
- Legal limbo: No divorce papers filed despite months of separation
- Family impact: Daughters Olivia Jade and Isabella remain caught between parents still legally wed yet emotionally divorced
