Actor Ioan Gruffudd has quietly married Bianca Wallace following his controversial divorce. His ex-wife, Alice Evans, did not take long to react.
Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd, 51, and his partner, actress Bianca Wallace, 32, have tied the knot. The happy news was announced by the couple in a joint Instagram post. Shortly after, his ex-wife, actress Alice Evans, 56, shared a sorrowful Instagram post reminiscing about the birth of their second daughter.
Ioan Gruffudd and Bianca Wallace Say “I Do”
“Mr & Mrs Gruffudd. Marriage now, wedding later,” the newlyweds wrote in their post – a hint that the ceremony was small and private, with a larger celebration still to come.
The shared video shows Ioan Gruffudd and Bianca Wallace in intimate moments at a picturesque seaside location. They kiss, toast with champagne, and hold each other closely. The touching clip is set to Martin Arteta’s song Past Lives. The grainy quality of the footage adds a nostalgic, dreamlike atmosphere.
From Engagement to Marriage
The wedding comes just one year after the couple got engaged. In January 2024, Gruffudd and Wallace announced they were ready to take the next step. “The most precious thing has happened…,” they wrote at the time, showing off Wallace’s sparkling engagement ring featuring an emerald and diamonds.
The Fantastic Four actor and the Australian actress went public with their relationship in October 2021.
Back then, Gruffudd posted a photo of the two together with the words: “Thank you for making me smile again @iambiancawallace” – an emotional message to his new partner, who had helped him find happiness again.
A New Start After a Controversial Divorce
This is Ioan Gruffudd’s second marriage. The actor, known from films like Fantastic Four and the series Harrow, was previously married to fellow actress Alice Evans, 56. The two met in 2000 on the set of 102 Dalmatians and married in 2007.
The marriage, which brought forth daughters Ella and Elsie, ended in March 2021 when divorce papers were filed. The separation from Evans was public and not without controversy. Shortly after news broke of her ex-husband’s wedding, photos emerged—obtained by the Daily Mail—showing Alice looking sad and distressed.
Ex-Wife Alice Evans Appears Heartbroken – and Shares Photos of Their Daughter
At the same time, Ioan Gruffudd’s ex shared an emotional Instagram post recalling the birth of their second daughter. This was likely in response to her ex-husband’s wedding announcement, as their daughter was born not in April but in September 2013.
Alice Evans wrote: “My phone is sending me some crazy, beautiful memories tonight!” She also liked a telling comment from a follower: “And since then, your life has completely changed. You are an amazing mother—never forget how strong and powerful you are.”
