In a shocking Hollywood twist, Lori Loughlin has reportedly split from her husband of 28 years, Mossimo Giannulli, marking the end of one of Tinseltown’s longest-running partnerships. Sources close to the couple confirm that the Full House actress has quietly separated from the fashion designer — and is now growing close to a surprising new companion: Anne Heche’s former partner, James Tupper.

Insiders tell People and Us Weekly that the breakup has been “building for a long time.” While the couple put on a united front following their infamous 2020 college admissions scandal — which saw both serve brief prison sentences — those close to them say the relationship never fully recovered. “

They tried to make it work after everything they went through,” one source shared. “But the trust, the connection — it wasn’t the same. Lori needed to rediscover herself, and Mossimo was content to live a quieter, more private life.”

The couple, who share two daughters — Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose Giannulli — were once Hollywood’s picture-perfect power duo. From red carpet appearances to their lavish Bel-Air home, they seemed to have it all.

But the college admissions fallout not only tarnished their reputations; it tested their marriage like never before. “There was a lot of resentment and guilt on both sides,” another insider revealed. “They stood together publicly, but privately, it was tough.”

Now, whispers are swirling that Loughlin has found comfort and connection with actor James Tupper, best known for his roles in Big Little Lies and Men in Trees — and notably, the longtime partner of the late Anne Heche. Tupper and Heche shared a son, Atlas, before her tragic passing in 2022.

According to reports, Lori and James first connected through mutual friends earlier this year and have since been “spending a lot of time together.” While neither has confirmed a romantic relationship, the two were spotted dining together in Malibu last month and later seen attending a charity gala in Beverly Hills, where witnesses described their chemistry as “undeniable.”

“They’re both healing from loss and change,” a source close to Loughlin said. “James went through so much after Anne’s death, and Lori has been rebuilding her life after years of public scrutiny. They understand each other in a way most people can’t.”

Loughlin, 61, has largely kept a low profile since completing her prison sentence in December 2020. She has slowly returned to the public eye, appearing in several Great American Family films and attending select Hollywood events, but has steered clear of controversy. “Lori has been focused on her daughters and on forgiveness,” says a longtime friend. “She’s finally allowing herself to feel happy again.”

Meanwhile, Mossimo Giannulli, 60, has reportedly retreated further from Hollywood life. Friends say he spends most of his time at his Palm Springs property and has “no interest” in the spotlight. “He’s focusing on art, family, and peace,” one insider told Page Six. “He’s not bitter — just done.”

Still, the news of their split has stunned many who watched them navigate scandal together. “They went through hell and back,” a source close to the couple shared. “Most people thought if they survived that, they could survive anything. But sometimes, surviving something together doesn’t mean staying together.”

The separation appears to be amicable, with both parties committed to maintaining a close relationship for the sake of their daughters. Olivia Jade, now 25, has continued to grow her influencer career, while Isabella, 26, has pursued acting. Both have remained largely silent on their parents’ relationship, though Olivia has previously spoken about the “pain and growth” her family endured after the scandal.

Fans of the Full House star are expressing mixed emotions online. Some sympathize with Loughlin, praising her for rebuilding her life with grace. Others have criticized the actress, suggesting she’s seeking a “public image reboot.” But those close to her insist this chapter isn’t about reinvention — it’s about authenticity

. “For the first time in years, Lori is living life on her own terms,” one insider emphasized. “She’s not hiding behind an image. She’s not running from the past. She’s embracing what comes next.”

As for her connection with Tupper, sources caution that it’s “still early.” The two reportedly bonded over shared experiences of loss, redemption, and the challenges of raising adult children in the public eye. “They’re taking things slowly,” a mutual friend explained. “But everyone who’s seen them together says Lori lights up around him.”

In Hollywood, where second acts are rare and true comebacks even rarer, Lori Loughlin’s new chapter is both surprising and strangely poetic. After years of shame, silence, and struggle, she appears to have found someone who understands what it means to rebuild — piece by piece.

As one insider summed it up: “Lori’s finally free — from scandal, from judgment, and from the pressure to pretend. She’s choosing peace, and maybe love, again.”

Whether her budding connection with James Tupper turns into romance or remains a deep friendship, one thing is certain — Lori Loughlin is ready to turn the page. And for the first time in a long time, it seems she’s doing it entirely on her own terms.