Lori Loughlin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lori Loughlin
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Lori Loughlin in 2008
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Lori Anne Loughlin
July 28, 1964 New York City, U.S.
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| Education | Hauppauge High School |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
| Known for | Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis in Full House Jody Travis in The Edge of Night |
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Michael R. Burns
(m. 1989; div. 1996)Mossimo Giannulli
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| Children | 2, including Olivia Jade |
Lori Loughlin (born July 28, 1964) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis, also known as "Aunt Becky," on the popular TV show Full House from 1988 to 1995. She also returned to this role in the sequel series Fuller House from 2016 to 2018.
Lori Loughlin has also starred in other TV shows like The Edge of Night (1980–1983), 90210 (2008–2012), and When Calls the Heart (2013–2019). She even helped create and produce the show Summerland (2004–2005). In 2020, she faced legal issues related to college admissions and spent a short time in prison.
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Early Life and Beginnings
Lori Loughlin was born in Queens, New York. When she was one year old, her family moved to Oceanside, Long Island. Later, they moved to Hauppauge, where she grew up. She has a younger brother named Roy. Her parents are Lorellee and Joseph Roy Loughlin.
Lori went to Oaks School No. 3 Elementary School in Oceanside and later graduated from Hauppauge High School.
Starting Her Acting Journey
Lori became interested in acting when she was very young. She started her career as a print model at age 11. She once shared that her mom's friend was going to a modeling agency in Manhattan and invited her along. Lori went, and they offered her a contract right away!
At 15, she got a role on the ABC soap opera The Edge of Night. She played Jody Travis, a character who wanted to be a dancer, from 1980 to 1983. After that, she appeared in many films and TV shows. One of her early films was the BMX movie Rad in 1986.
Becoming "Aunt Becky" and More
In 1988, Lori Loughlin joined the cast of the ABC sitcom Full House. She played Rebecca "Aunt Becky" Donaldson. Her character was a co-host with Danny Tanner and later married Jesse Katsopolis. She was originally supposed to be in only six episodes, but fans loved her so much that she became a regular character for the rest of the show's run until 1995.
After Full House ended, Lori continued acting. She co-starred with Tony Danza in the sitcom Hudson Street (1995–96). She also made guest appearances in popular shows like Seinfeld and The Drew Carey Show. In 2002, she even played the superhero Black Canary in the series Birds of Prey.
Producing and Other Roles
From 2004 to 2005, Lori Loughlin took on new roles behind the scenes. She helped create, produce, and star in The WB drama series Summerland. In the show, she played Ava, an aunt who takes care of three children after their parents pass away.
In 2007, she co-starred in the sitcom In Case of Emergency. She also appeared in the movie Moondance Alexander (2007). From 2008 to 2012, Lori played Debbie Wilson in the TV series 90210, which was a spin-off of Beverly Hills, 90210.
Return to "Fuller House" and Other Projects
Lori Loughlin made a fun appearance as Aunt Becky on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in 2013, along with her Full House co-star John Stamos. She then returned to her famous role as Rebecca Katsopolis in the Full House sequel series Fuller House, which started on Netflix in 2016.
She also starred in the drama When Calls the Heart and the Garage Sale Mystery TV movie series for the Hallmark Channel. However, in 2019, due to legal issues, her work with Hallmark and Netflix was paused.
In 2021, Lori Loughlin returned to acting, reprising her role as Abigail Stanton in the second season premiere of When Hope Calls, a spin-off of When Calls the Heart. She has also appeared in other movies for GAC Family. In 2024, she appeared in an episode of Blue Bloods.
Personal Life
Lori Loughlin is Catholic. She was married to investment banker Michael R. Burns from 1989 to 1996. In 1997, she married fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli, who created the Mossimo clothing line.
Lori and Mossimo have two daughters, Isabella Rose and Olivia Jade. Lori is also a stepmother to Mossimo's son, Gianni. Their daughter Olivia Jade is well-known on YouTube and Instagram, with millions of followers.
In 2020, Lori Loughlin and her husband sold their home in Bel Air for $18.75 million.
Legal Issues
In 2019, Lori Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, faced legal problems related to college admissions. They were accused of being involved in a scheme to help their daughters get into college.
In 2020, Lori admitted to making a mistake in connection with the college admissions situation. She was sentenced to two months in prison and was released in December 2020. Her husband also served a prison sentence.
Awards and Recognition
Lori Loughlin has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
- In 1987, she won a Young Artist Award for her work on CBS Schoolbreak Special.
- In 2006, she won a PRISM Award for her performance in Summerland.
- She was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1989 and a Teen Choice Awards in 2009.
Images for kids
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Lori Loughlin at a 1986 shoot for the television film Brotherhood of Justice
See also
In Spanish: Lori Loughlin para niños
