Ioan Gruffudd has accused his estranged wife Alice Evans of branding him “stupid and a failure” as he fights for joint custody of their two daughters. The actor, 48, is embroiled in a bitter divorce from Evans, 50, after their 14-year marriage ended in January 2021.
Evans is seeking sole custody of Elsie, 8, and Ella, 12, and has made a series of allegations against Gruffudd on social media. In response, Gruffudd claims she belittled and berated him during their marriage, mocking his appearance and hair loss, and threatening to call the police if he did not comply with her demands.
In a court filing, Gruffudd stated he has not seen his daughters in person for a year, except for a chance meeting with Ella. He alleged that Evans told Ella he wanted her mother to commit suicide, causing the child distress. He is seeking therapy and reunification sessions pending mediation.
Gruffudd accused Evans of undermining him in front of the girls and posting false statements about him online. He denied claims that he abandoned them or refused financial support, stating that Evans’ narrative is harmful and seen by the children.
Evans has accused Gruffudd of domestic abuse and claimed she is out of money for food and bills. She insists she will not lose to a “loser” and says she faces homelessness. The couple are due in court again on August 2, with Gruffudd seeking a restraining order against Evans and a ban on her contacting his new girlfriend.
