Lori Loughlin made a striking return to the spotlight as she stepped out at the opening gala for the David Geffen Galleries at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and it was her dramatic new look that had everyone talking.
The Full House star, 61, appeared almost unrecognizable as she debuted a bold hair transformation on the red carpet, swapping her signature long brunette locks for a sleek, shorter style that framed her face with a modern, polished edge.
© Variety via Getty ImagesDressed for the occasion in an elegant evening ensemble, Lori exuded quiet confidence as she posed for photographers at the star-studded LACMA gala, one of the most anticipated cultural events in Los Angeles’ social calendar. But it was her fresh, contemporary hairstyle that truly stole the show, giving her look a refined yet fashion-forward twist.
The new cut, styled into a glossy, shoulder-skimming bob with soft movement, marked a noticeable departure from the actress’s long-standing beauty aesthetic. Paired with radiant, understated makeup and delicate jewellery, the overall effect was both sophisticated and effortlessly youthful.
© Getty ImagesLori split from her husband of almost 28 years in October. The couple, who tied the knot in 1997, have two daughters together, Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose Giannulli.
© Getty Images for LACMA"They are living apart and taking a break from their marriage. There are no legal proceedings at this time," said Lori’s representative Elizabeth Much. The Full House alum and her estranged husband listed their 11,800-square-foot mansion in Hidden Hills for $16.5 million in February 2025. The couple purchased the home in August 2020 for $9.5 million, after the infamous college admissions scandal involving their daughters in 2019.
The criminal complaint against them accused the couple of paying $500,000 to Rick Singer and Key Worldwide Foundation to falsely assign their daughters Olivia and Isabella to the University of Southern California crew team, even though neither of them had ever participated in the sport.
© FilmMagicLori was convicted for her part in the college admissions scandal, and admitted to one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud, while her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire and mail fraud and one count of honest services wire and mail fraud. Both originally pleaded not guilty before eventually deciding to take a plea deal.
Neither Lori or Mossimo have spoken out publicly against the allegations, but it has been widely reported that their children were barely speaking to them in the wake of the case.
Lori was sentenced by a judge in August to two months in prison, and given a $150,000 fine and 150 hours of community service. Her husband, meanwhile, received five months in jail, a $250,000 fine and 250 hours of community service.
