Actress Lori Loughlin has filed for divorce from her husband Mossimo Giannulli after nearly 29 years of marriage, according to court documents filed last week. The filing cites irreconcilable differences as the legal basis for the dissolution of their union.
Loughlin’s petition, submitted ahead of the Labor Day weekend, lists August 31, 2025, as the couple’s date of separation. The divorce documents confirm the existence of a prenuptial agreement, signed in October 1997, which outlines the division of assets and debts. Loughlin’s filing requests that spousal support and other financial determinations be reserved for future court review.
The couple, who married in 1997, share two adult daughters: Olivia Jade Giannulli (26) and Isabella ‘Bella’ Rose Giannulli (27). Both parties are listed as responsible for their individual attorney’s fees.
Background: A Marriage Under Public Scrutiny
Loughlin and Giannulli’s marriage became a subject of widespread attention following their involvement in the 2019 college admissions scandal, commonly referred to as Operation Varsity Blues. In May 2020, both pleaded guilty to federal charges related to paying $500,000 to facilitate their daughters’ admission to the University of Southern California (USC) as purported crew team recruits, despite neither daughter participating in the sport.
As part of a plea agreement, Loughlin served a two-month prison sentence and was ordered to pay a $150,000 fine along with 100 hours of community service. Giannulli received a five-month prison sentence, a $250,000 fine, and 250 hours of community service. Their legal proceedings concluded in 2020, with both completing their sentences by early 2021.
In October 2024, Loughlin’s representative confirmed the couple had separated, stating they were “living apart and taking a break from their marriage.” Reports at the time suggested the separation followed the discovery of incriminating communications on Giannulli’s phone, though no further details were publicly verified.
Legal and Financial Framework of the Divorce
Loughlin’s divorce petition explicitly references the prenuptial agreement as the governing document for asset division and financial responsibilities. The agreement, signed prior to their marriage, was amended in August 2015, according to court documents. The filing does not specify the terms of the prenup but indicates that disputes over community property, tax consequences, and spousal support will be addressed in future proceedings.
The petition also requests that any judicial determinations include detailed calculations for financial awards, including property characterization, credit reimbursements, and attorney’s fees. Both parties have reserved the right to contest these issues as the divorce process advances.
Representatives for Loughlin and Giannulli did not respond to requests for comment on the filing.