In a significant development following their highly publicised legal troubles, Lori Loughlin and her husband Mossimo Giannulli have officially begun living separate lives as divorce proceedings advance. The celebrity couple, who captured headlines during the 2019 college admissions scandal, are now residing in different properties.
The Full House actress, 60, and the fashion designer, 61, have been living apart for several months, with Giannulli remaining in their luxurious Bel Air mansion while Loughlin has moved into a nearby home in the same exclusive neighbourhood.
From Prison to Separation
The couple's relationship has faced immense strain since their involvement in the nationwide college admissions scandal that rocked Hollywood and elite academic institutions. Both Loughlin and Giannulli served prison sentences for their roles in a scheme to secure their daughters' admission to the University of Southern California as fake athletic recruits.
Legal documents reveal that the pair have been physically separated since earlier this year, though they continue to co-parent their two daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose Giannulli.
Property Division Underway
Property records indicate that Giannulli is currently living in the couple's primary residence, a stunning $28 million Bel Air estate they purchased in 2015. Meanwhile, Loughlin has settled into a more modest but still substantial $8.6 million home just minutes away.
The geographical proximity suggests an amicable separation, allowing both parents to maintain close relationships with their children while navigating this new chapter in their lives.
Legal Strategy and Future Plans
Sources close to the couple indicate that they have been working with mediators rather than engaging in contentious courtroom battles. This approach suggests they aim to keep the divorce proceedings as private and dignified as possible, particularly given the intense media scrutiny they've faced in recent years.
Neither Loughlin nor Giannulli has made public statements about the separation, preferring to handle this personal matter away from the spotlight that has followed them since their legal troubles began.
