In a surprising turn for Hollywood's once-stable couples, Lori Loughlin has separated from her husband of nearly three decades, Mossimo Giannulli. The announcement came just days ago, revealing that the pair, married since 1997, are now living apart and taking a break from their union. No legal proceedings have been initiated yet, according to a representative, but the split marks the end of a partnership that weathered scandals and public scrutiny.
Indeed, Loughlin and Giannulli, both 61 and 62 respectively, share two daughters: Isabella Rose, 27, and Olivia Jade, 26. Their family life grabbed headlines back in 2019 during the college admissions bribery scandal, where they pleaded guilty to fraud charges. Loughlin served two months in prison, while Giannulli did five. That episode strained their image, yet they appeared to rebuild quietly in the years since. However, recent developments suggest deeper cracks.
The timing couldn't be more eyebrow-raising. On the evening of October 1, Loughlin was photographed at The Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood, sharing dinner and a warm embrace with actor James Tupper, the former partner of the late Anne Heche. Tupper, 59, and Heche dated from 2007 to 2018 and co-parented a son, Atlas, now 16. Heche tragically died in a car crash in August 2022, leaving a void in Tupper's life that he's navigated through work and friendships.
Loughlin and Tupper, it turns out, aren't strangers. They co-starred in two 2023 Great American Family holiday films, A Christmas Blessing and Fall Into Winter, forging what her rep calls an "old friendship." Still, the optics of the outing—hugs and close conversation—right before the split news broke have fueled speculation. Was this a night of consolation, or something more? The representative insists it's platonic, but in celebrity circles, appearances often tell their own story.
Moreover, Loughlin's return to acting post-scandal has been steady, with roles in family-friendly projects that seem to echo her Full House days. Giannulli, the fashion designer behind the Mossimo brand, has kept a lower profile. Their separation, after all those years, prompts questions about resilience in the face of fame's pressures.
One wonders how this chapter will unfold for Loughlin, as she steps into an uncertain spotlight once again.