The aftermath of the notorious Operation Varsity Blues is still been felt in Hollywood. Lori Loughlin, the star of Full House and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli have almost 28 years of marriage together and are seemingly at the breaking point.
Although the couple had started off with a show of unity in the eyes of the college admissions scandal it has now been reported that the relationship had never quite gotten over the legal trauma and resultant prison sentences. As you have been watching the six-year follow-up of the nationwide college admissions scam, you are aware that the image of the Hollywood power couple has been crumbling behind the scenes, which is the picture-perfect exterior.
School Scandal: An Epiphany of the Giannullis.
In March 2019, the world came to a halt when Loughlin and Giannulli were accused of the crime of paying bribes in the form of $500,000 to commit fraud. The goal? To gain admissions to the University of Southern California (USC) as fake rowing recruits in a bid to guarantee their daughters, Bella Giannulli and influencer Olivia Jade Giannulli.
Recent sources cited by Us Weekly report that the actress felt that the director of the Mossimo clothing label spearheaded the plan. Although she did not shift the whole burden to him, the source points out that Loughlin was never able to forgive him and get over it completely.
Various Sentences, Various Viewpoints.
The court case at the Boston Federal Court had varying results on the two:
• Lori Loughlin: Two months in prison.
• Mossimo Giannulli: Five months in jail.
The difference between their experiences and the humiliation of the scandal before the eyes of the people formed a rift, which was only increasing with the dust settling down.
The Tipping Point: Betrayal and Incrimination of Text Messages.
Although the scandal of college admission was perceived by masses as the first trigger, the real break-up in October 2025 was allegedly caused by more personal concerns. The insiders allege that Loughlin yanked the plug once he found incriminating messages on the phone belonging to Mossimo. Indeed, the breaking point was reached when Lori discovered a pile of text messages, a friend of Page Six.
Additional reports have also been made concerning the way of life of Mossimo, whereby family friends have claimed that Loughlin felt betrayed due to his actions since coming out of prison. Even reports about the actress visiting a strip club in Los Angeles came up to inquire about the frequent visits of Mossimo to the club.
FAQs:
Did Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Gianulli part ways?
The two were separated due to the long-standing bitter feelings due to the college admissions scandal and the recent uncovering of incriminating text messages in the phone of Mossimo.
Were Lori Loughlin and Peter Bacanovic sent to jail?
Yes, the actress got a two-month sentence in late 2020 because of her involvement in the bribery scheme against USC.
Is Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli still together?
By late 2025, the couple is no longer together, but still cordially get together as a family.
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