Lori Loughlin’s dramatic new hairstyle has gone viral, and the internet is asking: Is it real or a wig? The “Full House’ alum stepped into the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Gala rocking a sleek bob with long face-framing hair. This look caused a major buzz on the internet as fans debated if the bold cut was a wig.
Fans are divided over Lori Loughlin’s new look
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Fans were divided by the dramatic transformation. Some were not convinced by the style. One person wrote, “Wig, or not, she did look good.” Others rushed in to defend the actress and praised her new look, saying, “She looks fabulous,” and, “Mmmmm…looking good.”
Olivia Jade Giannulli, 26, was as shocked as her fans by Loughlin’s dramatic transformation. She made sure to let everyone else know. The 26-year old influencer shared snaps of her and her mother together on Instagram Stories, gushing over their mom’s red-carpet look at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Opening Gala. Giannulli, who was clearly impressed by Loughlin’s bold new look, wrote alongside the photos: “How does my mom look like this?”
Loughlin’s hairstylist shuts down viral hair rumors
Olivia Jade Giannulli and Lori Loughlin attend LACMA’s Opening Gala in Los Angeles, CA : Getty, Shutterstock pic.twitter.com/a1NVWQEIkd– Page Six (@PageSix) April 17, 2026
David Robert Naumann stepped in before speculation could spiral further to clear the air. Naumann replied directly to a fan who said, “Cute but it’s a hairpiece.” I’d be able to tell you 😉
He gave his fans a glimpse behind the scenes of the transformation by writing “Chop chop yesterday for Lori.”
Lori Loughlin’s Split from Mossimo Giannulli Has Turned Messy
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The outing follows her split from Mossimo, her husband for nearly 28 years. The couple has not yet filed for divorce but they are living separate lives after the breakup. Source: “Truly, Lori’s discovery of a large number of text messages was the tipping point.”
Insiders claim that the fallout of the split is still happening behind the scenes. Sources said that Lori is still angry with him, and another insider stated that Giannulli thinks Lori is a wonderful person and a great mom and wants everything resolved quietly.
The source said that they are “living separate and figuring out the next steps.” “Divorce seems to be the future.”
The College Admissions Scandal “Changed Everything” for Loughlin and Giannulli’s Marriage
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New reports suggest that Loughlin’s and Giannulli’s divorce may have been more complicated than first thought. They point to the college admissions scandal, which was a turning point in their relationship. While it was claimed that tensions began when Loughlin discovered “incriminating messages” on Giannulli’s phone, a source says the damage had already been done years before.
According to a reliable source, the couple struggled with their recovery after being indicted in connection with a scheme in which they paid $500,000 to a fixer Rick Singer to have their daughters, Olivia Jade Giannulli & Isabella Rose Giannulli posing as recruited rowers in order to gain admission to University of Southern California. The source said that the school scandal was a turning-point in their relationship. They never recovered or connected afterward.
She felt that he was the one who got her involved. She didn’t blame him fully, but he spearheaded the whole thing,” the insider continued, noting that Loughlin had “never forgiven him and never got over it and they were never like before.”
Lori Loughlin Celebrates Her ‘Incredible Return’ To ‘When Called The Heart’ After Career Comeback
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Loughlin has also made waves professionally. She recently stepped back into the spotlight, reprising her role in “When Calls the Heart.” Speaking to Hallmark’s Christmas Experience, the actress spoke about the emotional return she experienced and the support that she received.
“It feels incredible and my girl [Erin Krakow] has been championing it for a long while,” Loughlin stated. “When did I find out? “Maybe a month or two ago. I want to thank everyone at Hallmark, for being so loving, so welcoming, and this feels incredible.”
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