Alice Evans appeared stressed as she exited the Los Angeles courthouse on Thursday, following a court decision that favored her ex-husband, Ioan Gruffudd, in their ongoing and contentious legal dispute.
A judge extended a five-year restraining order against Evans, 57, due to a domestic violence case, the decision being made that morning.
Leaving the courthouse after the decision, Evans looked determined but also seemed stressed, with a tight-lipped expression and her handbag slung over her shoulder.
For her day in court, she wore mostly black, but brightened her outfit with a colorful midi skirt and red lipstick.
Throughout the trial, Evans stayed calm and quiet as Judge Michael Convey revealed his decision. Gruffudd, the 52-year-old star of the Fantastic Four, who was seated across the table, also showed little reaction. Both men declined to speak with the Daily Mail after the ruling was announced.
During the first days of the trial, which began last week, Gruffudd described how Evans harassed and abused him and his wife, actress Bianca Wallace, online for years. This led them to successfully obtain a three-year restraining order against Evans in 2022.
On Wednesday, Evans admitted in court that she had posted untrue and harmful comments about her ex-husband and his current wife on social media, and she apologized to both of them.
I was really struck by what she said in court. She seemed genuinely ashamed and full of regret, and she made a direct promise to Judge Convey that the nasty things she’d said online were behind her. It felt like a sincere apology and a commitment to changing her behavior.
Judge Convey wasn’t convinced by her apologies, pointing out that she had repeatedly broken the original restraining order. This order required her to stay at least 100 feet away from Gruffudd and Wallace and to avoid making negative comments about them online.
The judge agreed to extend the restraining order against the Welsh actor. After a 75-minute review of the evidence from the seven-day trial, he told Evans on Wednesday that she had deliberately and repeatedly tried to damage the reputations of Gruffudd and Wallace with harsh and critical attacks.
According to court documents, Evans’s threatening behavior made Ioan fear for the safety of himself and Bianca. This behavior, described as a pattern of abuse, also cut Ioan off from his children. Evans also threatened to ruin Ioan’s career and spend her life fighting him, which put his ability to support his children at risk.
I’ve been following the story of Rhys Ifans and Alice Evans for a while now, and it’s been really sad to watch. They separated back in early 2021, and their divorce was finalized in 2023, but things have remained incredibly difficult. They’ve been locked in a tough battle over finances and, more importantly, for their two daughters, Ella and Elsie. It’s been especially complicated because Rhys has moved on – he married Zoe Wallace last April, and they welcomed a little girl, Mila, in November.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen firsthand how damaging conflict can be, especially around children. In this case, the judge was deeply concerned by a particularly upsetting incident. Apparently, Ms. Evans had a very public and aggressive outburst, yelling at Mr. Gruffudd and making a disturbing reference to the Amber Heard trial. Even more concerning, she told her daughters to report any inappropriate behavior from their father directly to her – a statement that created a really unhealthy dynamic and put undue pressure on them. It’s a stark reminder of how important it is to shield children from adult conflicts and avoid putting them in the middle.
The judge called Evans’ actions harassment, pointing out that he previously revealed Wallace’s multiple sclerosis online, which caused Bianca significant distress. He further stated that this behavior constituted emotional abuse and coercive control.
After Evans expressed regret in court for harassing her ex-husband and his new wife, Judge Convey questioned whether her apology was genuine, stating, ‘I’m not convinced it’s true remorse, but it’s a move in the right direction.’
Okay, so I’ve been following this situation, and while the online negativity from Evans has definitely calmed down – it’s not as harsh or hateful as it was – I’m still not seeing enough genuine accountability. He’s toned it down, sure, but that’s not the same as taking full responsibility for his actions. We need to see more than just a decrease in the intensity; we need to see real ownership.
The judge considered making the restraining order permanent, but ultimately extended it for five years. He stated that Alice needs to seek therapy, and cautioned her that breaking the order could result in criminal charges.
He encouraged both Evans and Gruffudd, who Evans says haven’t seen their daughters in two years, to work together as parents so he could once again be involved in his daughters’ lives.
At Wednesday’s court hearing, neither Evans nor Gruffudd would comment on the judge’s decision. Evans wore a black jacket with a long, pink and white patterned skirt, while Gruffudd, as he had throughout the trial, was dressed in a dark suit and tie.
Okay, so I read this thing about Rhys Ifans’ ex, Alice Owen, and her legal battle, and honestly? His lawyer, Joseph Langlois, said something that just gets it. He told the Daily Mail it’s a first step for Alice to, like, get her life back on track. It’s a start, you know? And I just think that’s… everything. It’s a chance for her, and I’m really hoping she takes it. I’ve been following this whole thing so closely, and it’s just good to see something positive happening.
The judge offered her helpful guidance, and I’m optimistic she’ll make positive changes and get her life back on track.
Previously, Janina Verano, the lawyer for both Langlois and Evans, delivered closing arguments regarding whether or not to extend the restraining order.
Okay, so I was listening in court, and apparently, the judge said that to keep the restraining order going, they basically have to prove they’re still genuinely scared of being hurt again. Like, it’s not enough to just say something happened before – they have to show a reasonable fear that it will happen again. It’s all about whether they legitimately feel unsafe, and that’s what the judge is looking for!
He stated that Evans had repeatedly broken the restraining order against her, so many times it was difficult to keep track.
Alice’s harmful behavior put Gruffudd, Wallace, and their baby daughter at risk of physical harm and emotional distress. She also deliberately tried to harm him financially and ruin his professional life.
Langlois explained that Bianca and her three-month-old baby have received death threats following negative social media posts by Evans. Langlois fears an unstable follower of Evans, influenced by her posts, might become violent and harm Bianca.
Langlois stated that Evans engaged in five years of continuous abuse, from 2021 to 2025, fueled by a strong need for revenge stemming from feelings about her divorce.
Ioan and Bianca are understandably worried Alice will keep acting this way, given her repeated disregard for the restraining order.
He explained that Alice can’t fix the harm she’s caused, as her offensive online posts will remain publicly visible indefinitely.
Langlois dismissed Evans’s apology last week, calling it insincere and insufficient to demonstrate genuine change regarding her online harassment of Gruffudd and Wallace. She felt Evans hadn’t truly shown she’d moved past her behavior.
Alice doesn’t seem genuinely sorry for her actions. She continues to deny or justify her abusive behavior and hasn’t made any effort to change it.
In court, Evans’s lawyer, Verano, explained that Evans began harassing Gruffudd online in 2021 because she was feeling isolated as the COVID-19 pandemic eased and was also going through a divorce.
When she found out Gruffudd was dating Wallace, any chance of them getting back together disappeared. “She was heartbroken and completely fell apart,” Verano explained.
Her lawyer explained that Alice is doing much better now and has rebuilt her life.
Verano assured the court that the abusive messages Evans had been sending had ceased. She stated that there were no current threats and that Alice had closed her Twitter account.
She also explained that although some of Evans’s recent social media posts mention her difficult experiences, they aren’t intended to upset Ioan. She noted that Alice’s behavior has improved significantly.
The restraining order placed on Evans in August 2022 made it difficult for her to work and travel, according to Verano. She explained to the court that Evans had lost employment due to the order. Verano also stated that when Evans flies to the USA with her daughters, they are always stopped and questioned at airports, which causes the girls to become frightened, fearing their mother might be arrested.
She explained that extending the restraining order – which forces Evans to stay at least 100 feet away from Gruffudd – would force her daughters to decide whether to have their father or mother attend important events like school graduations and family gatherings.
Verano asked the judge to reject the request to extend the restraining order, arguing that ‘Alice is learning and has matured.’
The judge’s decision on Wednesday concludes the first part of what is predicted to be a nine-day trial. The rest of the week will focus on disagreements over child and spousal support between the couple, who were married for over 20 years.
Evans says she’s struggling financially and is asking the court to require her ex-husband to increase the monthly support payments – currently $1,500 for her and $3,000 for their children.
Gruffudd maintains that their girls have been ‘poisoned and alienated’ against him by their mother.
He’s asking to end his spousal support payments, claiming Alice has repeatedly abused him and violated a restraining order against her. He also believes he’s already paid her nearly $400,000 too much.
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