Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are ending their nearly 28-year marriage after Loughlin filed for divorce.
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are officially moving toward the end of their nearly three-decade marriage. The Full House actress filed for divorce on Sept. 4, about a year after the couple quietly separated.
Loughlin, 62, cited irreconcilable differences in the filing and listed Aug. 25, 2025, as the date of separation. The divorce filing marks a significant new chapter for the longtime couple, whose relationship has faced major challenges in recent years.
Lori Loughlin Confirms the Marriage Is Coming to an End
Although Loughlin and Giannulli had been together for decades, their separation became public in October 2025, roughly two months after the date listed in her divorce documents.
At that time, Loughlin’s representative confirmed that the couple were living separately and taking a break from their marriage. There were reportedly no legal proceedings underway at the time, leaving the possibility that they could eventually reconcile.
That possibility has now changed with Loughlin’s divorce filing.
The couple married in November 1997 and share two daughters, Isabella Rose and Olivia Jade. Their daughters are now adults, with Isabella, 27, and Olivia Jade, 26, having established lives and careers of their own.
The Couple Had Been Separated for About a Year
Loughlin’s court filing provides a clear timeline for the end of the relationship. She identified Aug. 25, 2025, as the date she and Giannulli separated.
The public first learned about the split in October of that year, when the actress’s representative confirmed that the two were living apart.
The separation came after years of intense public scrutiny surrounding the couple and their family. Their marriage had already gone through a particularly difficult period following the college admissions scandal that resulted in criminal charges and prison sentences for both Loughlin and Giannulli.
Their Marriage Was Tested by the College Admissions Scandal
One of the biggest challenges faced by Loughlin and Giannulli was the federal college admissions case that became public in 2019.
The couple were accused of participating in a scheme involving payments to help their daughters gain admission to the University of Southern California by falsely portraying them as crew recruits. Prosecutors alleged that approximately $500,000 was paid as part of the arrangement.
Both Loughlin and Giannulli ultimately pleaded guilty to charges involving fraud.
Loughlin served a two-month prison sentence, while Giannulli served five months. Their sentences became another major chapter in a relationship that had previously largely remained outside the center of tabloid controversy.
The legal fallout also affected the family’s public image and careers. Years later, the consequences of that period continued to be discussed in connection with the couple’s relationship.
Reports Pointed to Growing Tension After the Scandal
In the period following their separation, reports suggested that the years surrounding the admissions case had created lasting strain between Loughlin and Giannulli.
People familiar with the situation described Loughlin as deeply upset and suggested that the couple had reached very different places in their lives.
Giannulli, meanwhile, was described as wanting the separation and eventual divorce handled privately and without unnecessary conflict.
The reported differences came after the couple had already endured the legal case, public criticism and prison sentences together. Their decision to separate therefore represented the latest development in a long period of personal and public pressure.
Loughlin and Giannulli Had a Prenuptial Agreement
The divorce filing also provides some information about how the couple had arranged their financial affairs.
According to the documents, Loughlin and Giannulli entered into a prenuptial agreement before their 1997 wedding. The agreement was later amended in 2015.
The existence of the prenup could become relevant as the divorce proceedings move forward, although the filing itself does not establish how the couple’s assets will ultimately be divided.
Their nearly 28 years of marriage also include significant changes in their professional and financial lives, making the divorce a major personal transition for both.
Lori Loughlin Has Been Rebuilding Her Public Career
The divorce filing comes during a period in which Loughlin has gradually been returning to the public spotlight.
Following the college admissions scandal, the actress stepped away from much of her previous public presence. Her return to entertainment has been gradual, with appearances and acting roles allowing her to rebuild her career.
She has since appeared in projects including Curb Your Enthusiasm, Blue Bloods, On Call and the When Calls the Heart spinoff When Hope Calls. She also appeared in When Hope Calls: A Country Christmas and the Hallmark Mystery series Garage Sale Mystery.
Her recent career activity suggests that acting remains an important part of her professional life as she moves into a new stage personally.
Loughlin Also Returned to Instagram
Another sign of Loughlin’s changing public presence came in late August.
On Aug. 31, she returned to Instagram after being away from the platform for approximately seven years. She had previously deleted her account following the fallout from the college admissions scandal.
Her return to social media happened just days before she filed for divorce, adding another notable development to an already significant period in her life.
It also represents a broader shift in how Loughlin has approached the public eye in recent years. Rather than returning all at once, she has gradually resumed acting and social-media activity.
What Happens Next for Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli?
For now, the divorce filing begins the formal legal process of ending a marriage that lasted almost 28 years.
Loughlin and Giannulli have already spent roughly a year living separately, meaning the legal filing follows an extended period of separation rather than an immediate breakup.
Their two daughters are adults, so the divorce will not involve the custody issues that often accompany the end of a long marriage involving minor children.
The couple’s next steps will likely focus on resolving the legal and financial aspects of their separation. With a prenuptial agreement already in place, that process may be shaped by arrangements established before their marriage and amended during their relationship.
For Loughlin, the divorce also arrives as she continues rebuilding her career and public presence. After decades together and years of intense scrutiny, the filing signals the formal beginning of a new chapter for the actress.
