A Los Angeles judge has renewed a domestic violence restraining order against Alice Evans for five years, granting actor Ioan Gruffudd a significant victory in their ongoing court dispute.
Court Ruling Details
Judge Michael Convey delivered the decision after a seven-day trial, describing Evans’s actions as a “concerted, focused, intentional and caustic campaign of denigration” targeting Gruffudd and his wife, Bianca Wallace. The judge noted that Evans’s threats and intimidation caused Gruffudd to fear for their physical safety and isolated him from their daughters, Ella, 16, and Elsie, 12.
Evans, 57, testified that she felt “ashamed and regretful” for her online posts denigrating Gruffudd, 52, and Wallace, 33, and promised to stop. However, Judge Convey cited multiple violations of the prior three-year order, which required Evans to stay 100 feet away and refrain from negative online comments.
The judge highlighted disturbing incidents, including Evans screaming at Gruffudd in front of the children, threatening to “Amber Heard” him, and telling the girls, “If daddy’s creepy with you let me know.” He also condemned her online disclosure of Wallace’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis as “emotional abuse” and “coercive control.”
While acknowledging a reduction in the intensity of Evans’s posts, Judge Convey questioned the sincerity of her remorse, stating, “Is it true remorse? I am not persuaded. But it is a positive step forward.” He considered a permanent order but opted for five years, urging Evans to seek therapy and warning that violations could lead to criminal charges. The judge encouraged both parents to co-parent effectively.
Background of the Dispute
Gruffudd and Evans, who met on the set of 102 Dalmatians in 1999 and married in 2007, separated in early 2021. Their divorce finalized in 2023 amid battles over custody, money, and restraining orders. Gruffudd obtained the initial order in 2022 following years of alleged online harassment.
Gruffudd married Australian actress Bianca Wallace in April 2025; their daughter, Mila, was born in November 2025. Evans claimed Gruffudd has not seen their daughters for two years.
Attorneys’ Closing Arguments
Gruffudd’s attorney, Joseph Langlois, argued that Evans violated the prior order repeatedly, endangering Gruffudd, Wallace, and their infant daughter through posts that incited death threats. He emphasized a “reasonable fear of future abuse” and dismissed Evans’s remorse as unconvincing.
Evans’s attorney, Janina Verano, portrayed her client’s actions as stemming from isolation during COVID and devastation over the divorce. She noted Evans deactivated her Twitter account, stopped abusive messages, and faced job losses and travel issues due to the order, which also complicates family events for the daughters.
After the ruling, Langlois called it “a start for Alice to correct her life,” expressing hope for positive change.
Next Phase of Trial
This ruling concludes the first phase of the trial. The second phase addresses child and spousal support. Evans seeks increased payments beyond Gruffudd’s current $1,500 monthly spousal and $3,000 child support, claiming financial hardship. Gruffudd counters that he has overpaid by nearly $400,000 and wants to end spousal support, alleging alienation of the children due to Evans’s abuse.
