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Lori Loughlin Files for Divorce from Mossimo Giannulli
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Core Event: Divorce Petition Filed
On September 4, actress Lori Loughlin filed a petition for dissolution of marriage in Los Angeles Superior Court. The filing lists August 31, 2025 as the separation date and cites “irreconcilable differences.” Loughlin requests that assets, debts, and any spousal support be divided according to the premarital agreement and that attorney’s fees be allocated between the parties. The determination of spousal support is reserved for a later decision.
Background & Context
Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli married in 1997 and signed a prenuptial agreement that was later amended in 2015. They share two adult daughters, Isabella Rose and Olivia Jade.
In 2019 the couple became central figures in the “Operation Varsity Blues” college-admissions scandal. Federal prosecutors alleged they paid $500,000 to have their daughters listed as crew recruits at USC despite no participation in the sport. Both pleaded guilty in 2020; Loughlin received a two-month prison sentence, Giannulli five months, along with fines and community service.
Data & Statistics
- $500,000 paid to facilitate daughters’ admission to USC.
- Two-month prison term for Loughlin; five-month term for Giannulli.
- Daughters: Isabella Rose, 27; Olivia Jade, 26.
Official Statements & Responses
Loughlin’s public representative, Elizabeth Much, confirmed the filing and noted “there are no legal proceedings at this time.” The petition asks that the existing prenup govern property division and that each party bear its own attorney costs.
Both Loughlin and Giannulli previously described the admissions scheme as an “awful decision” and accepted “full responsibility for my conduct,” respectively.
Verbatim Quotes
- “They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage. There are no legal proceedings at this time,” — Elizabeth Much
- “I made an awful decision and went along with a plan to give my daughters an unfair advantage in the college admissions process,” — Lori Loughlin
- “I take full responsibility for my conduct,” — Mossimo Giannulli
Why It Matters
The divorce formally ends a marriage that has been under intense public scrutiny since the admissions scandal, highlighting how high-profile legal controversies can impact personal relationships and financial arrangements.
What’s Next
The court will schedule hearings to resolve property division, spousal support, and attorney-fee allocation. Both parties indicated those issues will be addressed in subsequent proceedings.
