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So, Uh, Olivia Jade ‘Wants to Make a Comeback’ As a ‘Beauty Influencer’ Post-College Admissions Scandal
She’s ready! Olivia Jade Giannulli wants to be in the public eye again despite her parents Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli’s alleged involvement in the nationwide college admissions scandal, a source told Us Weekly.
“Olivia has been emotional in the midst of all of this and definitely wants to make a comeback and still wants to be a beauty influencer,” an insider told the publication. “She understands she needs to hide out for now and lay low, but she’s anxious to be back in the spotlight again and thinks that over time she’ll be able to come back.”
Unfortunately, many companies including Sephora and TRESemmé decided to cut ties with the 19-year-old after the incident. “After a careful review of recent developments, we have made the decision to end the Sephora Collection partnership with Olivia Jade, effective immediately,” the makeup company said in March.
Shortly afterward, fans couldn’t help but comment on the situation and applauded the company for taking action. One person wrote, “Heading to the store now to spend a grip of money. I love companies who do the right thing,” while another echoed, “Thank you for doing the right thing.” A third chimed in, writing, “Great news! She should lose ALL her social media partnerships @amazon what say you?”
Just two months ago, the brunette beauty learned that her parents were allegedly involved in a nationwide college admissions scandal. Loughlin, 54, and Giannulli, 55, were arrested in March after they allegedly “agreed to pay bribes totaling $500,000 in exchange for having their two daughters, Isabella, 20, and Olivia designated as recruits to the USC crew team — despite the fact that they did not participate in crew — thereby facilitating their admission to USC. The duo was later released from jail on $1 million bond.
Both parents pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering on April 15. After they made a court appearance on April 3, they learned they could face up to 20 years in federal prison, 3 years probation and a $250,000 fine.
For now, it seems like the makeup guru is leaning on her mom and dad. “Olivia has been very supportive of her parents,” a source said. “She now knows that this is very serious and has been calling her mom and dad every day to check in and see what is the latest with the upcoming court dates.”
Only time will tell if Olivia will have the career she desires.
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