Lori Loughlin Dating Again After Split

Lori Loughlin is venturing back into the dating world, approximately five months after her separation from Mossimo Giannulli. Us Weekly confirmed the couple’s split in October 2025, ending their nearly 28-year marriage.

New Beginnings for the Actress

According to a source who spoke exclusively with Us Weekly, Loughlin, 61, is “putting herself back out there” and “just having fun and keeping things light and casual.” The source emphasized that it’s “nothing serious,” but noted that the actress “feels like she got her spark back” following the split from Giannulli, 62.

Focus on Independence and Friendships

“She is in such a good headspace lately,” the insider shared. “The dust has settled, and she’s really leaning into this season of life, enjoying her independence, spending a lot of time with her girls and having fun.” Loughlin’s friends are reportedly actively trying to set her up on dates, and she is “just having fun with it all.”

Another source added that Loughlin is “still kind of shaking off her divorce, but she has been leaning on her girlfriends and having fun,” reiterating that she is “not dating anyone seriously.”

Background of the Separation

Us Weekly initially reported the separation in October 2025. Loughlin’s representative confirmed at the time that they were “living apart now” and that “there are no legal proceedings underway.” The split followed a period of strain on their marriage stemming from the 2019 college admissions scandal.

The College Admissions Scandal

In March 2019, Loughlin and Giannulli were arrested and accused of falsifying their daughters, Bella, 27, and Olivia Jade, 26,’s athletic participation on the crew team. They allegedly paid $500,000 to secure their daughters’ admission to the University of Southern California. Initially pleading not guilty, the couple later changed their plea.

In May 2021, they pleaded guilty to charges of wire and mail fraud. Giannulli was sentenced to five months in prison and two years of supervised release, including 250 hours of community service, but was released early in April 2021. Loughlin served two months at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, and later completed two years of supervised release and 100 hours of community service. They also paid $400,000 in fines.

Return to Hallmark and Positive Outlook

A source revealed in January that the scandal “was a turning point” for the couple, leading to a disconnect they couldn’t overcome. Loughlin recently made a return to acting, appearing in the season 13 finale of When Calls the Heart.

Hallmark announced in December 2025 that Loughlin will reprise her role as Abigail Stanton in season 14, expected to premiere in early 2027. Loughlin expressed her gratitude for the network’s support, stating that “being supportive and just welcoming me with open arms has been so good for my soul. I’m just so happy to be back.”