Alice Evans (born 2 August 1968, Age: 55 years old) is a British actress and writer who has appeared in films and television shows such as 102 Dalmatians, The Vampire Diaries, and The Originals. She is also known for her tumultuous marriage and divorce with Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, who starred in Fantastic Four, Titanic, and Harrow.
Early Life and Education
Alice Evans was born on 2 August 1968 in Bristol, United Kingdom. She is the daughter of David Evans, a professor of applied mathematics at Bristol University, and Janet Evans, a teacher of English literature. She has two brothers, Anthony and Philip Evans.
Evans attended St. Mary Redcliffe and Temple School in Bristol, where she developed an interest in acting and writing. She then studied French and Italian at University College London, graduating with a first-class degree in 1990. She also spent a year in Paris, where she studied at the Cours Florent drama school and worked as a model.
Alice Evans Wiki/Bio
| Name | Alice Evans |
| Birth Date | 2 August 1968 |
| Birth Place | Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actress, Writer |
| Spouse | Ioan Gruffudd (m. 2007–2023) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | David Evans, Janet Evans |
| Siblings | Anthony Evans, Philip Evans |
| Social Media Links | Wikipedia: Alice_Evans Instagram: aliceevansgruff Twitter: _alice_evans IMDb: nm0262521 |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Career
Evans began her acting career in France, appearing in films such as Monsieur Naphtali (1999), Une pour toutes (1999), and Just Visiting (2001). She also starred in the French television series Elisa Top Model (1996) and Le Grand Patron (2000).
In 2000, Evans landed her first major Hollywood role in the Disney film 102 Dalmatians, playing the villainous Cruella de Vil’s assistant. It was on the set of this film that she met her future husband, Ioan Gruffudd, who played the love interest of the protagonist.
Evans continued to work in both French and English productions, such as Ma Femme… s’appelle Maurice (2002), Blackball (2003), and Fascination (2004). She also made guest appearances on American television shows such as CSI: Miami, Lost, and Brothers & Sisters.
In 2010, Evans joined the cast of The Vampire Diaries, playing the recurring role of Esther, the original witch and the mother of the original vampires. She reprised her role in the spin-off series The Originals, which ran from 2013 to 2018. She also wrote two episodes of The Originals, “A Spirit Here That Won’t Be Broken” (2017) and “The Tale of Two Wolves” (2018).
Evans has also appeared in other films and television shows, such as The Mentalist, Grimm, Dangerous Parking, Liars All, and The Christmas Contract.
Marriage & Divorce with Ioan Gruffudd
Evans and Gruffudd dated for six years before getting married in September 2007 in Mexico. They have two daughters, Ella (born in 2009) and Elsie (born in 2013).
In January 2021, Evans announced on Twitter that Gruffudd had left her and their children, saying that he “no longer loves me”. She later deleted the tweet and issued a joint statement with Gruffudd, saying that they were going through “an incredibly difficult time” and asking for privacy.
In March 2021, Gruffudd filed for divorce from Evans, citing irreconcilable differences. He also requested joint legal and physical custody of their children. Evans claimed that she was blindsided by the divorce and that Gruffudd had been having a three-year affair with his girlfriend, Bianca Wallace, who was her friend.
Controversies
Evans also accused Gruffudd of “gaslighting” and “mentally torturing” her, and said that he had cut off all communication with her and their children. She also alleged that Wallace had abused her daughter Ella, who filed a restraining order against Gruffudd and Wallace in January 2022. However, the restraining order was denied by a judge, who found no evidence of domestic violence.
Evans has been vocal about her divorce and her feelings on social media, often posting emotional messages and videos on Instagram and Twitter. She has also criticized Gruffudd for his lack of support and involvement in their children’s lives and accused him of trying to sell their family home without her consent.
Gruffudd, on the other hand, has remained mostly silent about the divorce and his relationship with Wallace. He has only issued a few statements through his lawyers, denying Evans’ allegations and asking for respect and privacy. He has also obtained a restraining order against Evans, prohibiting her from making negative comments about him and Wallace online or in the media.
As of June 2023, Evans and Gruffudd have not settled their custody battle or their financial issues. Their divorce was finalized on July 3, 2023, after a Los Angeles judge declared them legally single.
In January 2023, Evans faced charges over allegedly breaching her restraining order on two counts. She pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the prosecutors later dropped them, saying that they were unable to proceed with the case. Evans thanked her fans for their support and said that things were going well for her and her children.
In 2017, following a slew of sexual assault allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein, Evans claimed that 15 years prior, in 2002, Weinstein had made sexual advances towards her, which she declined. Evans said that Weinstein insinuated that her rejection would affect her and Gruffudd’s careers.
Net worth
According to various sources, Alice Evans has a net worth of around $5 million as of 2023. Her income sources are mostly from her acting career, as she has appeared in films and television shows such as 102 Dalmatians, The Vampire Diaries, and The Originals. She is also a singer and a writer and has released two albums and written several articles for publications.
Physical Stats
Alice Evans is a tall and slim woman, with a height of 5 feet 8 inches or 173 cm, and a weight of 58 kg or 128 lbs. Her body measurements are 36-25-35 inches, including her bra size 32D, waist size 25 inches, and hip size 35 inches. She has hazel eyes and blonde hair.
Ioan Gruffudd’s Engagement with Bianca Wallace
Ioan Gruffudd is a Welsh actor who is best known for his roles in Fantastic Four, King Arthur, and Titanic. Bianca Wallace is an Australian actress who has appeared in shows like The Secret Daughter, Home and Away, and Neighbours. The couple announced their engagement on Instagram on Saturday, January 20, 2024, with a photo of them kissing and showing off Wallace’s ring.
Nationality, Ethnicity and Religion
Alice Evans was born in Summit, New Jersey, United States, but she was raised in Bristol, England, United Kingdom. She has dual citizenship of British and American. Her ethnicity is British-American, as her paternal grandparents had emigrated from Neath, Wales, to Pennsylvania in 1831. Her religion is Roman Catholic, and her race is white.
Parents and Siblings
Alice is the daughter of David Evans, a former professor of applied mathematics at Bristol University, and Janet Evans, a teacher of English literature. She has two brothers, Philip and Anthony Evans. Her mother died of a heart attack at age 59, the day before Evans’s final screen test for the role of Chloe Simon in 102 Dalmatians, which introduced her to British viewers.
Trivia
- Evans is fluent in French and Italian and has dual British and American citizenship.
- Alice has written several articles for publications such as The Telegraph, The Guardian, and The Huffington Post, covering topics such as parenting, feminism, and health.
- Evans is an advocate for multiple sclerosis awareness, as her mother suffers from the disease. She has also supported charities such as UNICEF, Oxfam, and Save the Children.
- Alice has a net worth of $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Gruffudd has a net worth of $5 million, according to the same source.
- She is active on social media, with over 100,000 followers on Instagram and over 20,000 followers on Twitter. She often shares photos and videos of herself, her children, and her friends.
