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==Early life and career== |
==Early life and career== |
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Giannulli was born to actor [[Lori Loughlin]] and designer [[Mossimo Giannulli]].<ref name="today">{{cite news |last1=Lou |first1=Shane |title=Lori Loughlin's daughter shares the downside of growing up with 2 famous parents |url=https://www.today.com/parents/lori-loughlin-s-daughter-what-it-was-growing-2-famous-t124003 |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]] |date=February 17, 2018}}</ref |
Giannulli was born to actor [[Lori Loughlin]] and designer [[Mossimo Giannulli]].<ref name="today">{{cite news |last1=Lou |first1=Shane |title=Lori Loughlin's daughter shares the downside of growing up with 2 famous parents |url=https://www.today.com/parents/lori-loughlin-s-daughter-what-it-was-growing-2-famous-t124003 |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]] |date=February 17, 2018}}</ref> While in high school she started a lifestyle [[YouTube]] channel that, by February 2018, had more than a million followers.<ref name="today"/> She later started an [[Instagram]] account which also accumulated more than a million followers.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Eckardt |first1=Stephanie |title=Lori Loughlin's Teen Daughters Have Nearly a Million Instagram Followers |url=https://www.wmagazine.com/story/lori-loughlin-teen-daughters-instagram-olivia-jade |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[W Magazine]] |date=January 11, 2018}}</ref> Both accounts were monetized by Giannulli who used them to make commercial endorsements for Amazon, [[SmileDirectClub]], and other companies.<ref name="usa">{{cite news |last1=Alexander |first1=Bryan |title=What we know about Olivia Jade, Lori Loughlin's daughter caught up in admissions scandal |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2019/03/14/olivia-jade-giannulli-lori-loughlins-daughter-college-admissions-usc/3158278002/ |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[USA Today]] |date=March 14, 2019}}</ref> |
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[[File:Doheny.jpg|thumb|According to the [[United States Department of Justice]], Giannulli's parents masterminded a scheme to bribe University of Southern California staff to gain her admission to the school, whose [[Doheny Library]] is pictured here in 2007.]] |
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==2017 car crash== |
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In 2017, Giannulli crashed her car while singing "[[Signed Sealed and Delivered]]" as she filmed herself with her [[mobile phone]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Lori Loughlin's YouTube star daughter sparks major controversy for car crash video |url=https://www.aol.com/article/entertainment/2017/08/07/lori-loughlin-youtube-star-daughter-car-crash-video/23068874/ |website=AOL |publisher=[[AOL]] |accessdate=August 7, 2017}}</ref> |
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==2019 college bribery scandal== |
==2019 college bribery scandal== |
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In 2018, according to the [[United States Government]], Giannulli posed for a photo on an ergometer rowing machine which was subsequently submitted as part of her application to the [[University of Southern California]] (USC) with the implication she was a competitive rower, though she was not and had no interest in becoming one.<ref name="usa"/> At the same time, it is alleged, her parents bribed a coach at the university to designate her as an athletic prospect, purportedly enabling her to gain admission to the school with the implication she could not have been accepted on the basis of academic merit or ability.<ref name="usa"/> Prior to starting classes at USC, Giannulli prompted criticism after she posted a statement to her YouTube channel in which she said, referring to her upcoming attendance at USC "... I do want the experience of like game days, partying ... I don’t really care about school, as you guys all know".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Justich |first1=Kerry |title=Celebrity kid called 'spoiled' and 'privileged brat' after saying she's going to college for 'game days' and 'partying' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/celebrity-kid-called-spoiled-privileged-brat-saying-shes-going-college-game-days-partying-190101738.html |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[Yahoo]] |date=August 17, 2018}}</ref> |
In 2018, according to the [[United States Government]], Giannulli posed for a photo on an ergometer rowing machine which was subsequently submitted as part of her application to the [[University of Southern California]] (USC) with the implication she was a competitive rower, though she was not and had no interest in becoming one.<ref name="usa"/> At the same time, it is alleged, her parents bribed a coach at the university to designate her as an athletic prospect, purportedly enabling her to gain admission to the school with the implication she could not have been accepted on the basis of academic merit or ability.<ref name="usa"/> Prior to starting classes at USC, Giannulli prompted criticism after she posted a statement to her YouTube channel in which she said, referring to her upcoming attendance at USC "... I do want the experience of like game days, partying ... I don’t really care about school, as you guys all know".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Justich |first1=Kerry |title=Celebrity kid called 'spoiled' and 'privileged brat' after saying she's going to college for 'game days' and 'partying' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/celebrity-kid-called-spoiled-privileged-brat-saying-shes-going-college-game-days-partying-190101738.html |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[Yahoo]] |date=August 17, 2018}}</ref> |
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Jade was in the [[Bahamas]] with her friend, Gianna "Gigi" Caruso, on the [[yacht]] of Gianna's father, [[Rick Caruso]], a member of the USC board of trustees, when news of the scandal broke.<ref>{{cite web |title=Lori Loughlin's Daughter Olivia Leaves Yacht of USC's Board of Trustees Chairman |url=https://www.tmz.com/2019/03/13/lori-loughlin-daughter-olivia-yacht-usc-board-of-trustees-rick-caruso/ |website=TMZ |date=March 13, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Schmidt |first1=Ingrid |title=Lori Loughlin's Daughter Vacationed on Billionaire USC Official's Yacht |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lori-loughlins-daughter-vacationed-rick-carusos-yacht-1194688 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=March 13, 2019}}</ref> |
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Two days after the scandal broke, Giannulli dropped out of USC, according to [[TMZ]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bailey |first1=Alyssa |title=Lori Loughlin's Daughters Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli Are Reportedly Withdrawing From USC |url=https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a26829100/lori-loughlin-olivia-jade-isabella-giannulli-withdrawing-usc/ |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] |date=March 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Ross |first1=Martha |title=Lori Loughlin’s daughters reportedly withdraw from USC because they fear bullying |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/03/14/lori-loughlins-daughters-withdraw-from-usc-because-they-fear-bullying/ |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[San Jose Mercury News]] |date=March 14, 2019}}</ref> |
Two days after the scandal broke, Giannulli dropped out of USC, according to [[TMZ]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bailey |first1=Alyssa |title=Lori Loughlin's Daughters Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli Are Reportedly Withdrawing From USC |url=https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a26829100/lori-loughlin-olivia-jade-isabella-giannulli-withdrawing-usc/ |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[Elle (magazine)|Elle]] |date=March 14, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Ross |first1=Martha |title=Lori Loughlin’s daughters reportedly withdraw from USC because they fear bullying |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/03/14/lori-loughlins-daughters-withdraw-from-usc-because-they-fear-bullying/ |accessdate=March 14, 2019 |work=[[San Jose Mercury News]] |date=March 14, 2019}}</ref> |
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Olivia Jade Giannulli | |
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| Born | September 28, 1999 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Socialite |
| Known for | Social media celebrity, 2019 college admissions bribery scandal |
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| Website | instagram |
Olivia Jade Giannulli (professionally known as Olivia Jade; September 28, 1999) is a social media celebrity on YouTube and spokesperson for Amazon. In 2019, United States government prosecutors alleged she had gained admission to the University of Southern California through a bribery scheme masterminded by her parents. She is the daughter of Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannull, and is a spoiled child.
Early life and career
Giannulli was born to actor Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli.[1] While in high school she started a lifestyle YouTube channel that, by February 2018, had more than a million followers.[1] She later started an Instagram account which also accumulated more than a million followers.[2] Both accounts were monetized by Giannulli who used them to make commercial endorsements for Amazon, SmileDirectClub, and other companies.[3]
2019 college bribery scandal
In 2018, according to the United States Government, Giannulli posed for a photo on an ergometer rowing machine which was subsequently submitted as part of her application to the University of Southern California (USC) with the implication she was a competitive rower, though she was not and had no interest in becoming one.[3] At the same time, it is alleged, her parents bribed a coach at the university to designate her as an athletic prospect, purportedly enabling her to gain admission to the school with the implication she could not have been accepted on the basis of academic merit or ability.[3] Prior to starting classes at USC, Giannulli prompted criticism after she posted a statement to her YouTube channel in which she said, referring to her upcoming attendance at USC "... I do want the experience of like game days, partying ... I don’t really care about school, as you guys all know".[4]
Two days after the scandal broke, Giannulli dropped out of USC, according to TMZ.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b Lou, Shane (February 17, 2018). "Lori Loughlin's daughter shares the downside of growing up with 2 famous parents". Today. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ Eckardt, Stephanie (January 11, 2018). "Lori Loughlin's Teen Daughters Have Nearly a Million Instagram Followers". W Magazine. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ a b c Alexander, Bryan (March 14, 2019). "What we know about Olivia Jade, Lori Loughlin's daughter caught up in admissions scandal". USA Today. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ Justich, Kerry (August 17, 2018). "Celebrity kid called 'spoiled' and 'privileged brat' after saying she's going to college for 'game days' and 'partying'". Yahoo. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ Bailey, Alyssa (March 14, 2019). "Lori Loughlin's Daughters Olivia Jade and Isabella Giannulli Are Reportedly Withdrawing From USC". Elle. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
- ^ Ross, Martha (March 14, 2019). "Lori Loughlin's daughters reportedly withdraw from USC because they fear bullying". San Jose Mercury News. Retrieved March 14, 2019.