Lori Loughlin made a radiant return to the spotlight at the Hallmark Christmas Experience event over the weekend, marking her first public appearance since her separation from husband Mossimo Giannulli in October. The 61-year-old actress looked relaxed and confident as she joined fellow Hallmark favourites on stage, seated front and centre, flashing a wide smile and appearing in high spirits.
During the event, Hallmark announced they would reprise her role as Abigail on When Calls The Heart. Loughlin told the crowd: 'It feels amazing [to return] and my girl [Erin Krakow] here has been championing this for a long time. When did I find out, maybe like a month ago, two months ago, and I just want to thank everyone at Hallmark for being so loving and so welcoming … and this just feels incredible.'
Loughlin opted for a chic winter-white ensemble, wearing a tailored pinstripe suit over a classic white turtleneck. Her softly styled brunette hair framed her face, while minimal makeup allowed her natural glow to shine through. She appeared completely at ease, engaging warmly with co-stars and the audience.
The actress split from her husband of almost 28 years in October. Her representative Elizabeth Much said: 'They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage. There are no legal proceedings at this time.' The couple listed their Hidden Hills mansion for $16.5 million in February 2025, having purchased it in August 2020 for $9.5 million after the infamous college admissions scandal.
Loughlin and Giannulli were convicted in 2020 for paying $500,000 to falsely designate their daughters as recruits for the University of Southern California crew team. Loughlin served two months in prison and was fined $150,000, while Giannulli served five months and was fined $250,000. Both completed community service, with Loughlin volunteering at Project Angel Food.
