A source close to the situation tells PEOPLE that Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s daughters are processing the shocking news of their parents’ split.
The couple’s daughters, Olivia Jade, 25, and Bella, 26, are reportedly struggling with the unexpected announcement.
The source reveals the young women weren’t prepared for their parents’ decision to end their marriage after more than two decades together.
“They thought their parents had worked through everything after the college admissions scandal,” the source explains exclusively to PEOPLE.
Both daughters have remained close to their parents throughout the family’s legal troubles. The college admissions bribery case resulted in prison sentences for both Loughlin and Giannulli in 2020.
The family had appeared to rebuild their relationships in recent years.
Olivia Jade had publicly discussed her journey to repair her relationship with her parents following the scandal. She’d spoken about the healing process on various platforms, including her podcast.
“The girls are really disappointed because they felt like the family was finally getting back to a good place,” the source adds.
Neither daughter has commented publicly on their parents’ separation.
The split comes as a surprise to many who followed the family’s story during and after the legal proceedings. Loughlin and Giannulli had presented a united front throughout their court appearances and subsequent prison terms.
Both parents served their sentences and completed community service requirements. Loughlin spent two months in federal prison, while Giannulli served five months.
The family’s legal troubles began in 2019 when they were charged in the nationwide college admissions bribery scheme. They admitted to paying $500,000 to get their daughters into USC as crew recruits, despite neither participating in the sport.
Since completing their sentences, both Loughlin and Giannulli had focused on rebuilding their family relationships and moving forward. The actress had begun returning to acting projects, while Giannulli continued his fashion business.
The source indicates that while the daughters are upset about the split, they’re committed to maintaining relationships with both parents going forward.
