Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, partners in crime and also each other’s life partners in real life, appear to be done with each other, once and for all. After being together for around 28 years, their marriage has reportedly come to an end. However, the ex-couple’s brutal prenup seems like it won’t allow Loughlin to make a profitable exit from the marriage.
According to reports from sources with direct knowledge to TMZ, the estranged pair signed a prenuptial agreement when they tied the knot back in 1997. This prenup provided that their assets are separate property. Apparently, it’s something Giannulli insisted on before their marriage. At the time, he was worth $100 million. It’s unclear if the prenup changed since then.
As of this writing, Giannulli, who is the fashion designer who founded the mid-range clothing company Mossimo in 1986, has a net worth of approximately $78 million, per Reality Tea, though these reports are unsubstantiated. The actress’s solo net worth, on the other hand, is not known, with Celebrity Net Worth listing her combined net worth with Giannulli at $80 million.
If reports of this prenup are indeed true, then Loughlin could be walking away empty-handed from this union. Perhaps that’s the reason why she reportedly doesn’t consider herself “single” just yet, despite living separately from her now-ex-husband for months. As sources claimed to TMZ, she seems to be waiting to see how the separation shakes out.
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Net Worth Comparison
Since the confirmed net worths of both Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli are not yet known, their net worth cannot be compared, as of now. However, we can still look at the numerous sources they have acquired their respective net worth to date, per details from Celebrity Net Worth.
On the one hand, there’s Loughlin, who earned millions through her decades-long career in television. Her biggest paydays came from Full House (1988–1995) and its sequel Fuller House (2016–2018); long-term contracts with the Hallmark Channel, starring in When Calls the Heart and the Garage Sale Mystery franchise.
Besides this, there were also her guest appearances and recurring roles in 90210, Blue Bloods, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Summerland (which she also co-created and produced). Then, beyond acting, Loughlin earned producing fees and royalties from shows she helped create, such as Summerland. This not only brought upfront income but also long-term backend profits from syndication and streaming deals.
Additionally, up until her college scandal in 2019, she even famously appeared in family-friendly advertising campaigns and had brand endorsements linked to her Hallmark persona. These partnerships boosted her income during her peak Hallmark years, i.e., between 2010 to 2018.
Apart from this, Loughlin continues to earn residuals from reruns of Full House, Fuller House, and other syndicated shows. As streaming giants like Netflix and Great American Family re-air her work, she continues to receive ongoing income.
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli have separated after 28 years of marriage.
The couple previously served prison time for their roles in the college admissions scandal. pic.twitter.com/pibr609ytY
On the other hand, there’s Giannulli, who founded Mossimo in 1986. The brand exploded in the 1990s, earning $1 million in its first year and over $70 million in annual revenue by 1996. After going public on the NYSE, his paper net worth peaked at $500 million due to his 73% ownership.
Although the brand’s value declined later, Giannulli secured a lucrative licensing deal with Target (reportedly $8.5 million per year for three years), turning Mossimo into a household name. He ultimately sold the brand to Iconix Brand Group in 2006 for around $135 million (in cash and debt absorption), which solidified his long-term wealth.
Apart from this, he invested portions of his fashion fortune in stocks, startup ventures, and real estate as well, diversifying his portfolio after selling his company. In fact, even after selling the company, he continued earning from ongoing brand licensing agreements and legacy royalties from his name-brand apparel.
Alongside Loughlin, Mossimo bought, renovated, and sold multiple luxury properties, with the profit margins ranging from hundreds of thousands to several million dollars per sale.
The two made millions through property investments, including flipping luxury homes in Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Laguna Beach, Aspen, La Quinta, and Hidden Hills. They often purchased multi-million-dollar estates, renovated them, and sold them at significant profit margins. Take a look at their real estate portfolio here (via Celebrity Net Worth):
Why Did Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli Split?
Apparently, the reason behind Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s split was a series of “incriminating” texts and emails that she found on his phone, with an insider alleging that he had “used” her for years. As a source claimed to Page Six,
Truly, the tipping point came when Lori found a bunch of text messages. Mossimo had used Lori for years. She was hoping maybe he would change when he got out of prison, but he got worse.
For those who might not know, back in 2019-20, the Loughlin-Giannulli couple got entangled in legal troubles for participating in the Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal. This scam was used by people to get their children into top universities in the United States by bribing college coaches and administrators to falsely designate students as athletic recruits, making it a ‘side door’ to the admissions process.
At the time, the couple initially pleaded not guilty to the charges before pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud in a court of Massachusetts. Giannulli pleaded for a further count of honest services wire and mail fraud. As a result, a federal judge sentenced Loughlin to two months in prison with a $150,000 fine and 100 hours of community service. Giannulli had to pay $250,000 in fines and complete 250 hours of community service.
While a lot of time has passed since then, earlier this month, a source reported that the two were calling it quits on this marriage and were “living apart.” Loughlin’s representative, Elizabeth Much, reportedly said in a statement, via The Blast,
They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage. There are no legal proceedings at this time.
This split comes months after the two listed their Hidden Hills mansion for $16.5 million in February. However, currently, it remains to be seen if Lori Loughlin will actually walk away empty-handed from this marriage, per the reported prenup, or if the details in the agreement have since been changed and things might unfold differently.
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