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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Alice Evans shares housing update after claiming she could end up homeless amid financial troubles following Ioan Gruffudd divorce - as her GoFundMe reaches $18k
Alice Evans has shared a housing update after turning to her fans to help her support her children amid financial troubles. The actress, 56, claimed in court documents earlier this month that she would be homeless in three weeks because her financial situation is so 'dire' following her divorce from Ioan Gruffudd. She then created her own Divorce fundraiser, setting up a GoFundMe which has so far raised $18,828, but admitted she was 'so embarrassed' to have to do so. But in a positive update shared on Instagram on Monday, Alice revealed that she and her daughters now have a 'roof over their heads' and had retained their possessions after worrying she would lose them as she thanked fans for donating. She said: 'Just wanted to tell everybody that me and the girls and Emma are safe with a roof over our heads! It's been a whirlwind but we made it through the last three days and managed to save all our belongings too! From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'We could never, ever have done this without the incredible love and kindness from all of you. Honestly I was at my wit's end and you saved me. 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I will keep you posted. Love you so much.' Taking to Go Fund Me, the star created her own Divorce fundraisers and has already raised an incredible $16,927 from generous fans after admitting 'I cannot explain how low things got'. Confessing she felt shame in turning to the public for help she penned: 'I'm so embarrassed about this. If you're here you know my story. 'You know how much I struggle to keep my two girls healthy and happy and a roof over their heads. 'You know what I've been through. It never ends. I'm just getting squeezed in every which way and smeared in the media so that nobody even wants to employ me.' And now the star has provided an update after raising almost $17,000, out of a $25,000 goal, as she revealed the family are now able to move her furniture into storage next week. She wrote: 'Quick update. The donations have allowed us to afford a moving truck and a persons to help us move all our furniture into storage next Saturday. She previously explained to fans: 'I need help getting the girls and I to our next place. Moving costs and deposit. We have found such lovely little places - tiny, but they felt like home' 'This is amazing because my main worry was having to abandon it here. Looking for temp accommodation after that and will keep you posted. 'I am so incredibly grateful and humbled by your generosity. I cannot explain how low things got last Wednesday when I reached out. I am unbelievably appreciative and forever indebted to you all. Thank you.' Alice had previously explained she was struggling to cover the moving costs. She told fans: 'I need help getting the girls and I to our next place. Moving costs and deposit. We have found such lovely little places - tiny, but they felt like home. We don't need much. 'I am selling most of my stuff and have jobs lined up to keep us on our feet. We just need that extra bit to get us over the finish line. To be able to present a cash payment upfront that will get us in the door.' Expressing her gratitude she added: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those of you who have shown me compassion and love and understanding. 'I will never, ever forget your kindness - every single one of you.' Alice previously claimed that her ex was living in comfort in a $5,500 a month apartment with a home gym while she and their two children cannot afford 'basic necessities'. She claimed she would be on the streets by June 1st because she cannot pay her rent and all the shelters in Los Angeles are full. She accused Ioan, 51, who married his second wife Bianca Wallace last month, of 'intentionally' turning down acting gigs to keep his income low during their split and avoid having to pay her more. Meanwhile, in February this year, Alice revealed she's being evicted from her LA home after being 'unable to pay her rent'. The actress wrote on Instagram that she and her daughters have 'no way of renting even the cheapest room in the city' after being beset by financial woes amid her bitter court battle with ex-husband Ioan. Sharing a sweet throwback snap with her two daughters, Alice shared that she is like many others in Los Angeles trying to find a new place to live after the city was devastated by fires in January. The bombshell legal filing at a court in Los Angeles comes after Ioan accused Alice of using cocaine in front of their two daughters - and even offering the girls the drug. Meanwhile Ioan and his wife Bianca put on a very smitten display while attending the 32nd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala in Los Angeles last week. The Fantastic Four actor, 51, and Aussie actress Bianca, 32, packed on the PDA on the star-studded red-carpet - just a month after happily tying the knot. The couple took to their respective Instagrams on Friday to share a grainy video of the them tying the knot in a romantic ceremony, captioning their posts: 'Mr & Mrs Gruffudd' Last month, the couple took to their respective Instagrams to share a video of them tying the knot in a romantic ceremony, captioning their posts: 'Mr & Mrs Gruffudd. Marriage now, wedding later.' The marriage comes two years after the Welsh actor's bitter divorce from ex Alice with whom he shares two daughters. Ioan and Alice Evans divorced in July 2023. However, they are still battling fiercely over spousal support and custody and financial support for their two daughters Ella, 15, and Elsie, 11. At the September 9 court hearing, Judge Josh Freeman Stinn signed off on a stipulated agreement in which Ioan pays $3,000 a month temporary child support and $1,500 a month temporary spousal support until another February 13 hearing where a more permanent support arrangement will be forged. Ioan planned to call his then fiancée Bianca as a witness at the February hearing to testify that his ex wife 'stalked, harassed and abused' her, repeatedly violating a three-year domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) which she and Ioan took out in August 2022, after enduring a 'smear campaign' of hateful text messages, emails and social media posts from her. Ioan claims that Alice 'engaged in a pattern of damaging and defamatory conduct against me, aimed at intimidating and harassing me and my fiancé, Bianca Wallace, while alienating our two young children from me.' Ioan – whose latest movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die has grossed more than $403 million worldwide – has fought Evans' demands for more money, claiming he's paid some $400,000 more in spousal support that he needed to under their pre-marital agreement. In earlier court papers, he called her claims of poverty 'exaggerated' and said it's a 'false narrative' that she and the children have been left destitute. The former couple met on the set of the movie 102 Dalmatians more than 20 years ago. They fell in love in real life and were married in Mexico in 2007. Ioan filed for divorce in March 2021, shortly after Alice announced on social media that her husband of 14 years was walking out on her and their two daughters.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Superheroes, Killer Robots, Cosplayers & Anime Icons Join Forces With A Scooby Snack At Wintergeddon On King's Birthday
Press Release – Armageddon Expo This King's Birthday Weekend, 31 May to 2 June, the Auckland Showgrounds will transform into a pop culture playground as Wintergeddon jumps in from the multiverse, bringing together superheroes, killer robots, cosplayers, and anime legends for a long weekend of pure fan-fuelled fun. At the heart of this year's star-studded lineup is Ioan Gruffudd, the charming Reed Richards from Fantastic Four and hero of Horatio Hornblower. He's joined by international stars Jeff Ward (One Piece, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.); T.J. Thyne (Bones); Kim Rhodes (Supernatural, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody); and Australian voice actor Neil Fanning, the voice behind Scooby-Doo himself! Kiwi fans are in for a very special treat with Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor, the iconic Xena and Gabrielle duo, reuniting on stage for a nostalgic deep dive into Xena: Warrior Princess (Sunday only). Rounding out the guest list are lineup is New Zealand's own Amie Donald (M3GAN, M3Gan 2.0) the actor/dancer whose unsettling moves terrified audiences worldwide. Plus anime voice stars Natalie Van Sistine (SPY x Family, Attack on Titan), Reagan Murdock (Chainsaw Man, One Piece), Jason Douglas (Dragon Ball, The Walking Dead), and Pete Capella (voice of Silver the Hedgehog). Together, they'll bring panels, signings, and unforgettable fan moments to life across the weekend. Cosplay fans are in for a treat too, with an all-star lineup of international cosplayers set to inspire with their craft and creativity. Alyson Tabbitha, master of transformations from Wonder Woman to Jack Sparrow, will appear alongside vintage crossover queen Rachel Maksy, Australia's own Vera Chimera, and international cosplay superstar Ridd1e – one of the main cast members on both season of the reality show, Heroes of Cosplay, and feature of two award winning cosplay documentaries. And it wouldn't be Wintergeddon without some crazy contraption to surprise and delight. This year marks the world debut of CARmageddon, a fully-drivable, fan-built supercar inspired by all those legendary cars from the likes of Batman, Nightrider and Back to the Future. This one-of-a-kind 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is packed with gadgets including a scissor-lift turret machine guns, missile launchers, smoke screens, voice warnings, and even a working flux capacitor – pure pop culture madness brought to life on four wheels. For fans of Stranger Things, costume designers Amy Parris and Daniel Selon will present an exclusive display of original costumes from the hit show, giving attendees a rare glimpse at the looks that defined the characters of Hawkins, Indiana – the fictional American town where all the supernatural events unfold. Amy has worked on television series and movies across various genres and time periods, including HBO's Westworld, Showtime's Yellowjackets, and Netflix's Stranger Things. And Daniel was an assistant costume designer on WandaVision, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Thor: Love and Thunder, and the head costume designer for Agatha All Along. Wintergeddon also brings epic gaming action, with two massive esports tournaments – League of Legends and Marvel Rivals – a Minecraft VR zone, an Airsoft shooting range, X-Shot battle arena, Spookers horror hall, Just Dance disco, a Catan board game library, and live performances by the Auckland Wind Orchestra. Fans can also look forward to cosplay parades, author panels, anime screenings, wargaming displays, D&D sessions by Questbook, and a pop culture shopping paradise across Artist Alley and the retail floor. Wintergeddon runs Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm, and Monday 10am-5pm at the Auckland Showgrounds. Tickets and the full event schedule are available at
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Superheroes, Killer Robots, Cosplayers & Anime Icons Join Forces With A Scooby Snack At Wintergeddon On King's Birthday
This King's Birthday Weekend, 31 May to 2 June, the Auckland Showgrounds will transform into a pop culture playground as Wintergeddon jumps in from the multiverse, bringing together superheroes, killer robots, cosplayers, and anime legends for a long weekend of pure fan-fuelled fun. At the heart of this year's star-studded lineup is Ioan Gruffudd, the charming Reed Richards from Fantastic Four and hero of Horatio Hornblower. He's joined by international stars Jeff Ward (One Piece, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.); T.J. Thyne (Bones); Kim Rhodes (Supernatural, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody); and Australian voice actor Neil Fanning, the voice behind Scooby-Doo himself! Kiwi fans are in for a very special treat with Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor, the iconic Xena and Gabrielle duo, reuniting on stage for a nostalgic deep dive into Xena: Warrior Princess (Sunday only). Rounding out the guest list are lineup is New Zealand's own Amie Donald (M3GAN, M3Gan 2.0) the actor/dancer whose unsettling moves terrified audiences worldwide. Plus anime voice stars Natalie Van Sistine (SPY x Family, Attack on Titan), Reagan Murdock (Chainsaw Man, One Piece), Jason Douglas (Dragon Ball, The Walking Dead), and Pete Capella (voice of Silver the Hedgehog). Together, they'll bring panels, signings, and unforgettable fan moments to life across the weekend. Cosplay fans are in for a treat too, with an all-star lineup of international cosplayers set to inspire with their craft and creativity. Alyson Tabbitha, master of transformations from Wonder Woman to Jack Sparrow, will appear alongside vintage crossover queen Rachel Maksy, Australia's own Vera Chimera, and international cosplay superstar Ridd1e – one of the main cast members on both season of the reality show, Heroes of Cosplay, and feature of two award winning cosplay documentaries. And it wouldn't be Wintergeddon without some crazy contraption to surprise and delight. This year marks the world debut of CARmageddon, a fully-drivable, fan-built supercar inspired by all those legendary cars from the likes of Batman, Nightrider and Back to the Future. This one-of-a-kind 1975 Cadillac Eldorado is packed with gadgets including a scissor-lift turret machine guns, missile launchers, smoke screens, voice warnings, and even a working flux capacitor - pure pop culture madness brought to life on four wheels. For fans of Stranger Things, costume designers Amy Parris and Daniel Selon will present an exclusive display of original costumes from the hit show, giving attendees a rare glimpse at the looks that defined the characters of Hawkins, Indiana - the fictional American town where all the supernatural events unfold. Amy has worked on television series and movies across various genres and time periods, including HBO's Westworld, Showtime's Yellowjackets, and Netflix's Stranger Things. And Daniel was an assistant costume designer on WandaVision, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and Thor: Love and Thunder, and the head costume designer for Agatha All Along. Wintergeddon also brings epic gaming action, with two massive esports tournaments - League of Legends and Marvel Rivals - a Minecraft VR zone, an Airsoft shooting range, X-Shot battle arena, Spookers horror hall, Just Dance disco, a Catan board game library, and live performances by the Auckland Wind Orchestra. Fans can also look forward to cosplay parades, author panels, anime screenings, wargaming displays, D&D sessions by Questbook, and a pop culture shopping paradise across Artist Alley and the retail floor. Wintergeddon runs Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-5pm, and Monday 10am-5pm at the Auckland Showgrounds. Tickets and the full event schedule are available at
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Alice Evans reveals she is 'so embarrassed' as she raises over $16k on her GoFundMe after reaching 'lowest point' and enlisting followers help amid financial troubles
Alice Evans has admitted she is 'so embarrassed' after turning to her fans to help her support her children amid financial troubles. The actress, 56, claimed in court documents earlier this month that she would be homeless in three weeks because her financial situation is so 'dire' following her divorce from Ioan Gruffudd. Taking to Go Fund Me, the star created her own Divorce fundraisers and has already raised an incredible $16,927 from generous fans after admitting 'I cannot explain how low things got'. Confessing she felt shame in turning to the public for help she penned: 'I'm so embarrassed about this. If you're here you know my story. 'You know how much I struggle to keep my two girls healthy and happy and a roof over their heads. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Taking to Go Fund Me, the star created her own Divorce fundraisers and has already raised an incredible $16,927 from generous fans after admitting 'I cannot explain how low things got' 'You know what I've been through. It never ends. I'm just getting squeezed in every which way and smeared in the media so that nobody even wants to employ me.' And now the star has provided an update after raising almost $17,000, out of a $25,000 goal, as she revealed the family are now able to move her furniture into storage next week. She wrote: 'Quick update. The donations have allowed us to afford a moving truck and a persons to help us move all our furniture into storage next Saturday. 'This is amazing because my main worry was having to abandon it here. Looking for temp accommodation after that and will keep you posted. 'I am so incredibly grateful and humbled by your generosity. I cannot explain how low things got last Wednesday when I reached out. I am unbelievably appreciative and forever indebted to you all. Thank you.' Alice had previously explained she was struggling to cover the moving costs. She told fans: 'I need help getting the girls and I to our next place. Moving costs and deposit. We have found such lovely little places - tiny, but they felt like home. We don't need much. 'I am selling most of my stuff and have jobs lined up to keep us on our feet. We just need that extra bit to get us over the finish line. To be able to present a cash payment upfront that will get us in the door.' She previously explained to fans: 'I need help getting the girls and I to our next place. Moving costs and deposit. We have found such lovely little places - tiny, but they felt like home' Expressing her gratitude she added: 'Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all those of you who have shown me compassion and love and understanding. 'I will never, ever forget your kindness - every single one of you.' Alice previously claimed that her ex was living in comfort in a $5,500 a month apartment with a home gym while she and their two children cannot afford 'basic necessities'. She claimed she would be on the streets by June 1st because she cannot pay her rent and all the shelters in Los Angeles are full. She accused Ioan, 51, who married his second wife Bianca Wallace last month, of 'intentionally' turning down acting gigs to keep his income low during their split and avoid having to pay her more. Meanwhile, in February this year, Alice revealed she's being evicted from her LA home after being 'unable to pay her rent'. The actress wrote on Instagram that she and her daughters have 'no way of renting even the cheapest room in the city' after being beset by financial woes amid her bitter court battle with ex-husband Ioan. Sharing a sweet throwback snap with her two daughters, Alice shared that she is like many others in Los Angeles trying to find a new place to live after the city was devastated by fires in January. The bombshell legal filing at a court in Los Angeles comes after Ioan accused Alice of using cocaine in front of their two daughters - and even offering the girls the drug. Meanwhile Ioan and his wife Bianca put on a very smitten display while attending the 32nd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala in Los Angeles last week. The Fantastic Four actor, 51, and Aussie actress Bianca, 32, packed on the PDA on the star-studded red-carpet - just a month after happily tying the knot. The couple took to their respective Instagrams on Friday to share a grainy video of the them tying the knot in a romantic ceremony, captioning their posts: 'Mr & Mrs Gruffudd' Last month, the couple took to their respective Instagrams to share a video of them tying the knot in a romantic ceremony, captioning their posts: 'Mr & Mrs Gruffudd. Marriage now, wedding later.' The marriage comes two years after the Welsh actor's bitter divorce from ex Alice with whom he shares two daughters. Ioan and Alice Evans divorced in July 2023. However, they are still battling fiercely over spousal support and custody and financial support for their two daughters Ella, 15, and Elsie, 11. At the September 9 court hearing, Judge Josh Freeman Stinn signed off on a stipulated agreement in which Ioan pays $3,000 a month temporary child support and $1,500 a month temporary spousal support until another February 13 hearing where a more permanent support arrangement will be forged. Ioan planned to call his then fiancée Bianca as a witness at the February hearing to testify that his ex wife 'stalked, harassed and abused' her, repeatedly violating a three-year domestic violence restraining order (DVRO) which she and Ioan took out in August 2022, after enduring a 'smear campaign' of hateful text messages, emails and social media posts from her. Ioan claims that Alice 'engaged in a pattern of damaging and defamatory conduct against me, aimed at intimidating and harassing me and my fiancé, Bianca Wallace, while alienating our two young children from me.' Ioan – whose latest movie, Bad Boys: Ride or Die has grossed more than $403 million worldwide – has fought Evans' demands for more money, claiming he's paid some $400,000 more in spousal support that he needed to under their pre-marital agreement. In earlier court papers, he called her claims of poverty 'exaggerated' and said it's a 'false narrative' that she and the children have been left destitute. The former couple met on the set of the movie 102 Dalmatians more than 20 years ago. They fell in love in real life and were married in Mexico in 2007. Ioan filed for divorce in March 2021, shortly after Alice announced on social media that her husband of 14 years was walking out on her and their two daughters.
Scoop
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Wintergeddon Returns With Global Stars And A Pop Culture Powerhouse King's Birthday Weekend
Armageddon Expo | May 31 – June 2, 2025 | Auckland Showgrounds Auckland's favourite celebration of fandom returns this King's Birthday Weekend as Wintergeddon brings a stelar line-up of international stars, cosplay royalty, interactive exhibits, gaming and more to the Auckland Showgrounds. Leading the celebrity guest list are four powerhouse names from the worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, and gaming: Ioan Gruffudd, best known as Mr Fantastic in Fantastic Four and the heroic Horatio Hornblower. Renee O'Connor, beloved globally as Gabrielle in Xena: Warrior Princess. Kim Rhodes, a standout in Supernatural as Sheriff Jody Mills. Jeff Ward, breakout star of One Piece and fan-favourite in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.. They're joined by a stellar supporting cast including T.J. Thyne (Bones), Aime Donald (M3gan), Neil Fanning (voice of Scooby-Doo) and Kiwi acting legend Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess) drops in for an exclusive Sunday panel as well. Cosplay fans are in for a treat with four of the world's biggest cosplayers: Alyson Tabbitha, Rachel Maksy, Vera Chimera and Ridd1e leading panels, judging contests, and showcasing jaw-dropping costume artistry all weekend. New for 2025 is the world-first appearance of CARmageddon – a fully-drivable custom Cadillac inspired by the Batmobile and KITT, complete with scissor-lift turret, voice commands, and a working flux capacitor. Fans can also explore an exclusive Stranger Things costume exhibit featuring original Netflix screen-used wardrobe, and dive into a massive range of activities including: Two national esports tournaments (League of Legends and Marvel Rivals) Minecraft VR Zone Airsoft range and X-Shot battle arena Spookers Horror Hall and Just Dance disco Live music from the Auckland Wind Orchestra Anime screenings, D&D adventures by Questbook, board games from Catan, pinball, wargaming, and cosplay parades
