In a development that has reignited public interest in one of Hollywood’s messiest splits, a surprising new twist has emerged in the ongoing saga between Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd and his ex-wife, actress Alice Evans — a twist that sheds more light on their strained post-divorce relationship, despite Alice’s recent public attempts at diplomacy.
Just weeks after Alice shocked fans with a rare display of grace by publicly wishing Ioan and his girlfriend, Bianca Wallace, well on the birth of their new child, court documents filed in Los Angeles have revealed that tensions behind the scenes may still be simmering. The documents — reportedly submitted by Gruffudd’s legal team — accuse Evans of violating terms of their custody agreement, including “unauthorized communication” with their children regarding Ioan’s personal life and “repeated emotional manipulation intended to alienate the minors from their father.”
While Evans has not formally responded to the latest filings, insiders close to the 55-year-old actress claim she is “devastated” by the accusations and feels “betrayed” after what she believed was a step toward reconciliation. “Alice was genuinely trying to move forward,” a source told *DailyMail+. “She sent well wishes for the baby not because she wanted attention, but because she thought it might open a door to healing — for her, for their girls, for everyone.”
But the court documents tell a different story. One affidavit alleges that Evans referred to Wallace as “the woman who destroyed our family” during a phone call with one of their daughters, despite publicly claiming she had “let go of all hate” and was “focused on peace.”
This contradiction has once again raised questions about the blurred line between Evans’ online persona and her real-life behavior. On social media, she’s crafted a narrative of personal growth, sharing cryptic quotes about forgiveness, moving on, and “breaking generational trauma.” But behind closed doors, the legal battle with Gruffudd appears far from over.
Legal experts observing the case note that the new motion could be a precursor to a formal modification of custody arrangements — one that might limit Evans’ contact if the allegations are substantiated. “This isn’t just about co-parenting anymore,” says family attorney Miranda Phelps. “It’s about damage control — emotional, legal, and reputational.”
Meanwhile, Gruffudd has remained largely silent in public, save for an Instagram post earlier this month thanking fans for their support and describing the birth of his new child with Wallace as “the happiest moment of my life.”
For Evans, the twist is yet another blow in a years-long narrative of heartbreak, loss, and public scrutiny. Whether her well wishes were genuine or strategic, the reality remains that her relationship with Ioan is still mired in legal conflict and emotional fallout — and this latest revelation only underscores how deep those wounds still run.
