Alice Evans, the 56-year-old actress, was seen looking downcast as she stepped out in Beverly Hills for a brief outing with her daughter, Ella.
This was the first sighting of Alice since her ex-husband, Ioan Gruffudd, tied the knot with his partner Bianca Wallace.
The outing comes just a week after Ioan and Bianca, who had been dating since 2021, shared their joyous news with the world on social media.
Ioan and Bianca’s Wedding Celebration
Ioan Gruffudd, the 50-year-old Welsh actor known for his role in Fantastic Four, and Australian actress Bianca Wallace, 32, got married in a small, intimate ceremony.
They shared a grainy but emotional video from the wedding on their respective Instagram accounts, captioning it: “Mr & Mrs Gruffudd. Marriage now, wedding later.”
The video, set to the song Past Lives by Martin Arteta, captures the couple exchanging vows with a stunning sea view as the backdrop.
Bianca looked radiant in a plunging ivory gown while holding a bouquet of pink roses.
Ioan, dressed in a classic black suit, became visibly emotional as he expressed his love for Bianca.
Tensions From the Past Linger Amid Their New Beginnings
While Ioan and Bianca celebrated their love, Alice Evans is still reeling from the aftermath of her bitter divorce from Ioan, which was finalized in July 2023.
The former couple, who share two daughters, Ella, 15, and Elsie, 11, are still locked in legal battles.
They continue to fight over spousal and child support, as well as the custody and financial needs of their daughters.
Ongoing Legal Battles Over Custody and Support
At a court hearing in September 2023, it was determined that Ioan would temporarily pay $3,000 a month in child support and $1,500 a month in spousal support until a more permanent arrangement could be made.
Ioan also planned to call Bianca as a witness to testify against Alice, accusing her of harassment and violating a restraining order placed on her after an alleged smear campaign.
The allegations include a series of hateful text messages, emails, and social media posts that Ioan and Bianca claim were part of an ongoing effort to intimidate them.
Ioan’s Financial Disputes with Alice
Ioan has also been fighting Alice’s demands for additional financial support, claiming that he has already paid more than $400,000 in spousal support, which exceeds what was required by their pre-marital agreement.
He has rejected Alice’s claims that she and their children are struggling financially, calling them “exaggerated” and stating that the narrative of their poverty is false.
Alice has made several public statements about her financial troubles, including revealing in February 2025 that she is being evicted from her Los Angeles home due to an inability to pay rent.
Alice Evans Opens Up About Financial Struggles
Amid her legal and financial battles, Alice took to social media to share the difficulties she has faced, including the impending eviction from her home.
She revealed that she and her daughters are struggling to find a place to live in Los Angeles, where rising costs and the aftermath of wildfires have left many people, including her, seeking affordable housing.
Alice shared a throwback photo with her two daughters and expressed her feelings about being in a similar position to many others in the city.
The Complex History Between Alice and Ioan
Alice and Ioan’s relationship began on the set of 102 Dalmatians more than two decades ago, eventually blossoming into a real-life romance.
They married in Mexico in 2007 and spent 14 years together before Ioan filed for divorce in March 2021, shortly after Alice publicly revealed that he had decided to end their marriage.
Since then, the ex-couple’s relationship has become a focal point for public scrutiny, especially after the breakdown of their marriage and the ongoing legal battles that followed.
Bianca’s Supportive Family and the Public’s Response
Bianca’s sister, Chanel, expressed her joy for the couple on Instagram, saying how proud she was and that she was excited to welcome Ioan into their family.
The post was met with an outpouring of support from their followers, marking the beginning of a new chapter in Ioan and Bianca’s relationship.
Despite the joyful celebrations, Alice continues to grapple with the emotional and financial fallout from her divorce.
The Strained Relationship and the Road Ahead
As Ioan and Bianca enjoy their new life together, Alice’s struggle to move on remains a very public matter.
With a strained relationship between Alice and Ioan, and ongoing legal battles still unresolved, it’s clear that both parties have a long road ahead.
While Ioan and Bianca have made their commitment official, Alice is left to navigate the challenges of her own emotional and financial recovery.