Ioan Gruffudd and his girlfriend, Bianca Wallace, are engaged lower than one 12 months after he finalized his divorce from ex-wife Alice Evans.
“Probably the most valuable factor occurred… ❤️💍,” Wallace, 31, wrote by way of Instagram on Saturday, January 20, sharing a photograph of the pair almost kissing as she flashed her engagement ring.
Gruffudd, 50, popped the query with a three-stone bauble that featured two spherical diamonds flanking a pear-shaped inexperienced rock.
In a follow-up remark, Wallace acknowledged that the couple would probably “inform the [proposal] story at some point quickly.” She added, “It was an excellent lovely shock 💚💫🤍.”
Gruffudd and Wallace confirmed their relationship in October 2021. “Thanks for making me smile once more,” he captioned a pic of the pair on Instagram.
A number of months earlier in March 2021, Gruffudd filed for divorce from Evans, 55, after 14 years of marriage.
“As you may think about, that is an extremely tough time for our household and we stay dedicated to our youngsters,” Gruffudd and Evans informed Us Weekly in a joint assertion. “Thanks for respecting our privateness.”
The 2 actors share daughters Ella, 15, and Elsie, 11.
Amid their separation, Evans claimed by way of since-deleted social media posts that Gruffudd had been untrue earlier than they broke up. He later obtained a three-year restraining order barring Evans from mentioning him on social media and sharing non-public correspondence from their daughters.
Us confirmed in June 2023 that Ella filed her personal momentary restraining order (TRO) towards her father and Wallace for “home violence prevention.” Per the courtroom paperwork, Ella alleged that Wallace allegedly “slammed a door” on her head after an argument after they first met. A choose denied the request for a TRO towards Wallace however granted one towards Gruffudd. Neither Gruffudd nor Wallace have publicly addressed Ella’s claims.
One month later, Us confirmed that Gruffudd and Evans had finalized their divorce. The proceedings had been settled in “standing solely,” based on courtroom paperwork, because the pair had but to succeed in a settlement.
Gruffudd’s relationship with Wallace continued to warmth up regardless of the household drama. He additionally remained in his girlfriend’s nook after she was recognized with a number of sclerosis.
“Look, it’s not a straightforward sickness. I’m extra happy with the companions. I really feel extra sorry to the companions of individuals with MS as a result of for us it’s a must to face it, you genuinely don’t know what it’s going to be like,” Wallace informed The Day by day Mail at an MS fundraiser in Could 2022. “However once you’ve bought an incredible assist system, every little thing’s completely different, every little thing modifications. I really feel very fortunate to be with somebody so supportive. It’s superb, I haven’t had this earlier than. To have somebody who is knowing is unbelievable.”