John Stamos Unloads on Mossimo Giannulli: A Scathing Critique
SCANDAL ROCKS HOLLYWOOD: JOHN STAMOS UNLEASHES ON LORI LOUGHLIN'S HUSBAND MOSSIMO
In a bombshell interview, John Stamos, Lori Loughlin's longtime friend and Full House co-star, has unleashed a scathing attack on her estranged husband Mossimo Giannulli. The actor, 61, didn't hold back as he branded Giannulli a "terrible narcissist" who dragged his wife into the infamous Operation Varsity Blues college admissions scandal.
Stamos appeared on the Good Guys podcast with Josh Peck and Ben Soffer, where he revealed that Loughlin is "devastated" and shattered by her ordeal. The actor, who has been friends with Loughlin for decades, said he's heartbroken for her as she navigates the aftermath of their 28-year marriage.
"I'm just heartbroken for her right now," Stamos said, his voice filled with emotion. "I've really tried to be there for her during this time." He added that Loughlin is not a bad person and was unfairly made the "poster child for white privilege" in the wake of the scandal.
Stamos' comments come as Loughlin and Giannulli's marriage crumbles, with sources close to the couple confirming their split. The actor hinted that Giannulli's behavior went beyond just the college admissions scandal, implying that he may have been unfaithful.
When Soffer mentioned that Giannulli was "supposedly not a very good guy," Stamos replied, "I'm taking the Fifth on that, but whatever he did busted her up to the core." He continued, "She put up with a lot over the years with this guy. She is an angel and she always made things better."
The actor's harsh words for Giannulli are just the latest in a series of salvoes fired at the fashion designer. In recent weeks, sources have come forward claiming that Giannulli was emotionally abusive to Loughlin during their marriage.
Stamos also revealed that he and his wife Caitlin McHugh have been supporting Loughlin throughout her ordeal. "She lives in my neighborhood," Stamos said. "Caitlin's been good about it." He added that the two couples have remained close over the years, with Stamos even joking that Loughlin was like a second mother to him.
The actor also shared a personal anecdote about the morning he first learned of the Varsity Blues scandal. He received a 5 a.m. text from an unknown number asking if Loughlin was okay. Initially thinking she may have been hurt, Stamos called her and was reassured that she was fine.
However, as the story exploded nationwide, Loughlin's innocence began to unravel. "I texted her, 'Are you watching this press conference?' and she said, 'What press conference?'" Stamos recalled. He told her about the scandal and she replied, "No, what channel is it on?" only to be informed that it was all channels.
Loughlin ultimately served two months in prison for her role in the scandal, while Giannulli received a five-month sentence with a fine of $250,000 and 250 hours of community service. Stamos insists that his friend was unfairly vilified and made the scapegoat for white privilege.
"She goes to prison for this s**t — for three months — and he goes for whatever," Stamos said, his voice filled with indignation. "And in typical Lori fashion, when I asked how it was, she said, 'You know, I met a lot of nice ladies in there. We had a book club.' That's her. She didn't deserve to be dragged through that."
The scandal has left many in Hollywood stunned, but few more so than Stamos, who has long been friends with Loughlin and Giannulli. The actor's comments are sure to send shockwaves through Tinseltown, as the drama continues to unfold.
In a final dig at Giannulli, Stamos said, "Look, he's a very successful dude. I will never talk to him again. He's a terrible narcissist, and I don't think you ever get out of that."
