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- Sources confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE earlier this month that Loughlin and Giannulli recently separated
- Now, an insider tells PEOPLE Loughlin feels “betrayed” by her ex
- “They’re in very different places right now and it’s unlikely that they’ll find their way back together,” says the source
It’s likely that Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli have split for good.
Earlier this month, PEOPLE confirmed that the couple of nearly 28 years had recently separated. The actress’ rep Elizabeth Much said in a statement that Loughlin and Giannulli are “living apart and taking a break from their marriage.” Much noted, though, that “no legal proceedings” had begun.
A source now tells PEOPLE exclusively that the rocky last few years for the couple “put a strain on their marriage.”
“Things have never been the same” after Loughlin, 61, and Giannulli, 62, “weathered the college admission fallout and the prison sentences together,” the source says.
A rep for Loughlin has not commented, and when reached by PEOPLE, Giannulli said he had “zero comments.”
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In 2020, they pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud after they were accused of paying $500,000 to get their daughters Olivia and Bella into USC. Loughlin spent two months in jail and Giannulli served a five-month sentence.
Now, the exes are “living apart and moving on with separate priorities,” and “Lori feels betrayed,” adds the source.
“It’s not a happy situation for her,” the source continues. “They’re in very different places right now and it’s unlikely that they’ll find their way back together.”
Following the news of the couple’s separation, another insider close to the family told PEOPLE how their daughters Olivia, 26, and Bella, 27, are coping.
“There’s no drama or resentment. They’ve seen how hard their mom and dad have tried over the years, and they’re focused on keeping things peaceful and staying close as a family.”
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The source said that it’s “obviously been tough, but Olivia and Bella aren’t taking sides.”
“They both love their parents and just want them to be happy. At the end of the day, they just want everyone to be okay.”
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Gianulli is also father to son Gianni Giannulli, who he shares with a previous partner.