Lori Loughlin is re-engaging with her acting career and focusing on her future after filing for divorce from Mossimo Giannulli, her husband of over 28 years. A source close to the actress told Page Six that Loughlin is "thrilled to be back working" and is happy to be back on set with the Hallmark Channel.
Loughlin, 62, filed for divorce from Giannulli, 63, on September 4, listing their date of separation as August 31, 2025. The couple share two adult daughters, Isabella Rose, 27, and Olivia Jade, 26.
The pair's marriage faced significant strain following their involvement in the 2019 college admissions scandal. Both pleaded guilty to charges related to an scheme to falsify their daughters' college applications by paying $500,000 to have them admitted as crew team recruits, despite neither daughter being competitive rowers. Loughlin served two months in federal prison, while Giannulli served five months.
According to court documents, the reason cited for the divorce is irreconcilable differences. However, reports suggest the 2019 scandal marked the beginning of the end for their relationship.
Prior to the scandal, Loughlin was a prominent figure on the Hallmark Channel, starring in numerous holiday films. She has recently returned to social media after deactivating her account in 2019 and is now reportedly resuming her acting roles. The insider confirmed Loughlin is taping episodes for "When Calls the Heart," expected to air early next year. Additionally, she has a "Garage Sale Mystery" movie scheduled to air on Hallmark on September 17, along with another holiday movie.
A second source indicated that Loughlin is aiming to move past her recent troubles and has kept the divorce proceedings private.