Lori Loughlin’s New Look Sparks Plastic Surgery Rumors After Mossimo Giannulli Split
Lori Loughlin is back with a new look years after the college admissions scandal that rocked her family. The Full House actress previously spent two months in jail and was ordered to pay fines after the 2019 scandal that also involved her husband, Mossimo Giannulli. And the situation reportedly left the couple’s relationship deeply strained. Now, Loughlin is sparking plastic surgery rumors following a rare appearance on the red carpet. Here’s what to know.
Lori Loughlin is sparking plastic surgery rumors following a red carpet appearance in 2026
Lori Loughlin of Full House fame looks more youthful than ever in 2026. According to People, she stepped out on the red carpet in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, for the Women’s Cancer Research Fund’s Unforgettable Evening 2026 gala. Loughlin stunned in a strapless gown while alongside her daughter, Olivia Jade Giannulli, who wore a silk gown with a matching scarf. Loughlin’s other daughter, Isabella Giannulli, also posed in a long-sleeve, knee-length turquoise dress.
Makeup artist Lyndsay Zavitz shared a photo of Loughlin’s look on Instagram. The artist chose soft glam for Loughlin, which included a pink blush and lip as well as soft browns around the eyes. Fans commented on the look, and while many expressed how gorgeous the actress appeared in the photos, others questioned whether she had plastic surgery.
“That’s 100% a facelift!” one fan commented on another fan questioning what Loughlin’s “secret” is.
“Is Lori Loughlin in the room with us??” another fan joked.
“She looks like Candace here?” another fan wrote, referencing fellow Full House actress Candace Cameron Bure. “Gorgeous but wouldn’t recognize her.”
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli reportedly separated in late 2025
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli were among the most high-profile figures implicated in the 2019 college admissions scandal. Federal prosecutors alleged that the couple paid $500,000 in bribes to a fraudulent college consultant to secure admission for their two daughters to the University of Southern California. The couple allegedly falsely presented their daughters as competitive rowing recruits.
After initially denying the charges, both later pleaded guilty to fraud-related offenses in 2020 as part of a plea agreement. Loughlin admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, while Giannulli pleaded guilty to additional charges. The couple was sentenced to prison along with fines, supervised release, and community service. And the situation reportedly put a lot of stress on the couple’s marriage.
In October 2025, People reported that Loughlin and Mossimo had separated. “They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage,” Loughlin’s representative Elizabeth Much, stated. “There are no legal proceedings at this time.”
In January 2026, a source told People that Lori still felt “extremely angry” with her husband, and they were living “separate lives.” However, another source alleged that Mossimo still has a lot of love for Loughlin.
“He thinks she’s a lovely person and an incredible mom,” the insider alleged. “He wants everything resolved quietly.”
The ‘Full House’ actress has addressed how she stays youthful
Lori Loughlin’s look in 2026 is getting a lot of attention. While she has yet to confirm or deny whether she’s had plastic surgery, she’s discussed her healthy habits and tips for looking young in the past.
“I think it’s being overall smart and taking care of yourself,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “I don’t get excessive sun, I get rest, I eat right. I think it’s really important. What you put in is what you reflect outwardly.”
“I always say to my [daughters], ‘Don’t go to sleep with makeup on!’ Let your skin breathe when it can, but always make sure you’re cleaning your face,” the actress continued. “You’re taking care of your skin. You’re using sunblock. You are drinking water and that you get rest.”
If Loughlin can give one beauty tip, it’s to be careful with plucking eyebrows. “I always say to my girls, ‘If I can just give you one beauty tip, learn from my mistake: Don’t ever touch your own eyebrows!’ Just let a professional clean them up and leave them alone,” she added.
