Judge Michael Convey renewed the restraining order against Alice Evans for five years, stating she carried out a concerted, focused, intentional and caustic campaign of denigration against Ioan Gruffudd and Bianca Wallace. The judge found that Evans' actions caused Gruffudd to fear for his and Wallace's physical safety and isolated him from his children. The renewal occurred during a trial between Evans and Gruffudd, where Evans confessed on the witness stand to bombarding social media with denigrating and false posts about Gruffudd and Wallace. The exact evidence cited for multiple violations of the original restraining order beyond online posts has not been disclosed.
Evans' personal life has been marked by recent tragedies. Her father David Evans died on Friday, March 13, 2026, according to multiple reports. Her brother Tony died six months before her father's death. Evans shared a tribute to her father on Instagram, expressing grief and reflecting on his influence. The cause of David Evans' death has not been confirmed.
In courtroom reactions, Evans was seen smiling as she left court on Friday after the trial's final day, while Gruffudd briefly exchanged a smile with his lawyers but otherwise remained poker-faced. During the trial, Evans apologized to Gruffudd and Wallace. She also made controversial statements about harassment, claiming that her harassment may have actually helped Gruffudd's career. According to Daily Mail - Home, Evans described Hollywood as not being a bastion of morality and cited cheating scandals involving Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, and Jude Law. She stated that cheating scandals do not hurt actors but make them more interesting.
Financial disputes are a key part of the trial. Gruffudd is asking the judge to cut off spousal support to Evans based on her domestic abuse and violations of the restraining order. He claims he has overpaid Evans by almost $400,000. The current status of the spousal and child support issues being settled in the trial, including the financial impact of the alleged overpayment on the spousal support decision, remains unresolved.
Evans testified about career sacrifices and financial disparities in the marriage. She said her career took a back seat to Gruffudd's after they decided to have children. According to Daily Mail - Home, Evans described that she and Gruffudd made the decision that one of them would always be home with their child. She had to undergo IVF treatments and stay near Los Angeles, limiting her ability to travel for work. According to Daily Mail - Home, Evans described having to turn down acting jobs and forgo auditions due to childcare responsibilities. She stated that Gruffudd's earning capacity was much greater than hers, with his per TV episode fee at $105,000 compared to her $7,000.
The trial follows a divorce that was finalized in 2023 after Evans and Gruffudd split in early 2021.