Five years after her involvement in the college admission scandal, actress Lori Loughlin has granted her first major magazine interview to First for Women. The 59-year-old, who recently made a comeback to television, discussed her life in 2024, without directly addressing the infamous scandal that landed her in federal prison for nearly two months.

In the interview, Loughlin talked about facing obstacles in her daily life and emphasized the importance of perseverance. "Nobody said life was going to be a breeze; we all make mistakes, but the important thing is to persevere," she stated, taking a philosophical approach.

In 2019, Loughlin and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, were among the parents implicated in the nationwide FBI investigation into William "Rick" Singer's college admissions bribery scheme, known as Operation Varsity Blues. They pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit fraud, and Loughlin was sentenced to two months in prison in October 2020. She was released in December 2020, completing her sentence ahead of schedule.

Since her release, Loughlin has made a return to acting, starring in the Great American Family series "When Hope Calls" in late 2021. She also recently appeared on HBO's "Curb Your Enthusiasm" in a self-parody role that humorously addressed the hit to her reputation following the scandal.

Although Loughlin didn't directly discuss the controversy in her magazine interview, she spoke about her current outlook on life, emphasizing forgiveness and the importance of letting go of negativity. "No one is perfect, we all make mistakes. So I was always told to let stuff go. And I think for your own health, you have to let things go because you can't hang on to negativity. Life's too short," she shared.

The executive producer of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Jeff Schaffer, praised Loughlin's willingness to laugh at herself and credited her with making the episode a success. Schaffer revealed that Loughlin immediately agreed to the role when it was pitched to her and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

With her prison sentence behind her, Loughlin seems ready to move forward and embrace a positive outlook. Despite the challenges she faced, she expressed gratitude and described herself as "strong, grateful, open and kind."

Lori Loughlin's interview with First for Women marks a significant step in her reemergence from the college admission scandal that rocked the nation. As she focuses on rebuilding her career and leaving the past behind, Loughlin's positive attitude and ability to laugh at herself may serve as a key factor in her journey towards redemption.