Actress Lori Loughlin has officially filed for divorce from fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, ending a marriage that lasted nearly 28 years and was once considered one of Hollywood’s most enduring relationships.
Court records filed in Los Angeles Superior Court show that Loughlin submitted divorce papers on September 4. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. The filing provides a clearer picture of the timeline leading to the end of the couple’s marriage and confirms that they had been separated for more than a year before the legal action was taken.
According to the documents, Loughlin listed August 31, 2025, as the official date of separation. The date is significant because it shows the couple had already ended their relationship before reports of marital problems became public.
Public confirmation of the separation came in October 2025 when representatives stated that Loughlin and Giannulli were living apart and taking time away from their marriage. At that point, no divorce proceedings had been filed, and there was uncertainty about whether the couple would reconcile.
The newly released court documents reveal that the separation started more than a month before that public announcement. As a result, the pair spent over a year living separate lives before deciding to formally dissolve their marriage.
Loughlin, 62, and Giannulli, 63, were married on November 27, 1997. During their years together, they became one of the entertainment industry’s best-known couples. Their relationship attracted attention not only because of their professional success but also because they remained together through several personal and legal challenges.
The couple share two daughters, Isabella Rose Giannulli and Olivia Jade Giannulli. Both daughters are adults, meaning the divorce proceedings do not involve child custody or child support issues. Instead, the case is expected to focus on financial matters, property division, and other legal arrangements connected to the end of the marriage.
One of the key details disclosed in the filing concerns the couple’s prenuptial agreement. Court documents show that they signed a premarital agreement in October 1997, shortly before their wedding. The filing also reveals that the agreement was amended in August 2015.
Loughlin has asked the court to divide assets, debts, and property according to the terms of both the original agreement and the later amendment. Questions involving possible spousal support remain unresolved and may be addressed during future proceedings.
The legal filing has also renewed attention on one of the most difficult chapters in the couple’s public life. In 2020, both Loughlin and Giannulli pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges related to the college admissions scandal that made headlines across the United States.
Federal prosecutors alleged that the couple paid $500,000 to secure admission advantages for their daughters by presenting them as athletic recruits. The case generated intense public interest and placed the family under heavy scrutiny.
As part of plea agreements, both accepted responsibility for their actions. Loughlin served a two-month prison sentence, while Giannulli served five months. The scandal also resulted in fines, supervised release requirements, and significant damage to their public image.
Despite those challenges, the couple appeared to work toward rebuilding their lives after the case concluded. Over time, however, questions emerged about the state of their relationship. Neither Loughlin nor Giannulli has publicly explained the specific reasons behind their separation, and both have largely remained private about the details of the split.
Interest in Loughlin increased again in August 2026 when she returned to Instagram after being away from the platform for nearly seven years. The return featured a nostalgic reunion with several of her former Full House co-stars.
The video included appearances from John Stamos, Jodie Sweetin, Candace Cameron Bure, Andrea Barber, Scott Weinger, and Dave Coulier. Together, they recreated the famous “Wake Up, San Francisco” introduction associated with Loughlin’s television character, Rebecca Donaldson, better known to fans as Aunt Becky.
Loughlin captioned the post with a message announcing her return to social media. Fans quickly noted that the date of the post matched the separation date listed in her divorce filing exactly one year earlier.
With the divorce process now underway, the filing marks the formal end of a marriage that spanned nearly three decades. While financial matters remain to be settled, the court documents confirm that the couple’s long separation has now become a permanent decision. The case closes an important chapter in the lives of two public figures whose relationship remained in the spotlight for many years.
