John Stamos Criticizes Lori Loughlin’s Estranged Husband

John Stamos has publicly expressed his dismay over the separation of his longtime friend, Lori Loughlin, from her husband, Mossimo Giannulli. The actor did not hold back his feelings during a recent episode of the Good Guys podcast, where he described Loughlin as “devastated” following the end of their 28-year marriage.

Stamos, known for his role in the iconic series Full House, referred to Loughlin, whom he called a “saint,” as someone who has always lived a good life. He emphasized his heartbreak for her, stating, “For a girl who has lived her life really well, a good person, a good mother, a good wife — I know all this for a fact — to be thrown into now this separation… I just hate to see her go through this.”

The split comes in the wake of a tumultuous period for Loughlin, who, along with Giannulli, pleaded guilty in 2020 for their roles in a college admissions scandal. They paid $500,000 to secure spots for their daughters, Olivia Jade and Isabella Rose, at the University of Southern California as fake crew recruits. This scheme was part of a broader investigation that exposed various parents attempting to manipulate college admissions processes.

In April 2019, the United States Department of Justice announced the involvement of several high-profile individuals in this cheating scandal. Following their guilty pleas, Loughlin served two months in federal prison and was released in December 2020. Giannulli, on the other hand, was incarcerated for five months before his release from a facility in Lompoc, California.

During the podcast, Stamos criticized Giannulli, stating, “She goes to f–king prison for this a–hole… She didn’t deserve to be dragged through that. I know for a fact that it was all him.” He expressed concern that the pressures of their relationship contributed to Loughlin’s struggles, recalling his conversations with her about the negative impact Giannulli had on her life: “Whatever he did to her, it busted her up to the core.”

Despite his strong feelings, Stamos maintained that he would refrain from delving into the intricacies of their relationship, acknowledging that it is ultimately not his business. He expressed a deep admiration for Loughlin, calling her an “angel” who consistently worked to make things better.

Strongly distancing himself from Giannulli, Stamos declared he would “never” speak to him again. He described Giannulli as a “terrible narcissist” and voiced his hope that his friend’s estranged husband would seek the help he needs. “I pray for this guy,” Stamos said. “I pray that he gets a hold of whatever hole that he’s trying to fill… I think this guy needs help.”

Stamos’s candid remarks shed light on the emotional toll the scandal and subsequent separation have taken on Loughlin, as well as the complexities of her relationship with Giannulli. As her friends and family rally around her during this difficult period, it remains to be seen how she will navigate the next chapter of her life.