Five years after the notorious college admissions scandal that rocked headlines, Lori Loughlin, the former Full House star, is making a significant comeback with her appearance on the cover of First for Women Magazine. This marks her first major interview since the scandal erupted.
While Loughlin did not directly address the controversy in her interview, she did delve into topics of forgiveness and moving forward in life. Speaking candidly, she expressed her belief in forgiveness, stating, “I try to be a forgiving person. I’m not one to hold onto stuff. Stuff happens to everyone. We’ve all been in positions to ask for forgiveness but to ask for it, you have to learn and know how to give forgiveness, too.”
Reflecting on her upbringing, Loughlin shared insights into her family’s approach to forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of letting go of negativity. “My family wasn’t one to hold grudges. I didn’t grow up in a household where if you made a mistake, you weren’t forgiven,” she revealed. “No one is perfect, we all make mistakes. So I was always told to let stuff go. And I think for your own health, you have to let things go because you can’t hang on to negativity. Life’s too short.”
When asked about her strategy for overcoming life’s challenges, Loughlin highlighted the significance of perseverance. “For me, it’s just persevering,” she shared. “As an actress, I hear ‘no’ a lot, so I just have to be myself and persevere and try not to let in negativity.”
Offering advice to others facing adversity, Loughlin encouraged individuals to keep moving forward despite setbacks. “My advice is to just keep moving forward. Everyone has good times and bad times. That’s life. I think you just have to pick yourself up. Nobody said life was going to be a breeze. There’s beauty in life, but there’s also hardship in life,” she remarked.
Reflecting on her life today, Loughlin expressed gratitude and openness to new experiences. “And I’m grateful. So I’d say I’m strong, grateful, open and kind,” she added.
In May 2020, Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, pleaded guilty to wire and mail fraud charges after being accused of paying $500,000 to secure their daughters’ admission to the University of Southern California. Despite their plea, they faced legal consequences, with Loughlin receiving a two-month prison sentence and Giannulli sentenced to five months.
Since completing her sentence, Loughlin has been gradually reintegrating herself into the entertainment industry. She reprised her role as Abigail Stanton in When Hope Calls: A Country Christmas, a spinoff of When Calls the Heart. Additionally, she appeared in TV films such as Fall Into Winter and A Christmas Blessing.
More recently, Loughlin made a cameo appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm, where she humorously parodied her involvement in the college admissions scandal. The episode showcased Loughlin’s willingness to poke fun at herself and embrace her past mistakes.
Executive producer Jeff Schaffer praised Loughlin’s enthusiasm for the role, highlighting her commitment to the show’s comedic portrayal of her scandalous reputation.