What is Ioan Gruffudd's net worth? BROKE actor begs court to let him sell LA home where ex Alice Evans lives
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd begs court to let him sell his $2 million California home where his former partner, Alice Evans, lives for free before it gets repossessed. 'The Fantastic Four' star claims that his ex has been living at the LA pad since their split in January 2021 while he shells out $6,570 a month in mortgage payments, insurance, and property tax. Before the property goes to foreclosure, the 39-year-old wants a judge to list the three-bed La Jolla property for sale. It is because neither Gruffudd nor Evans has the financial power to cover missed mortgage payments totaling $15,271, a $4,616 power bill, and $11,793 in unpaid tax.
"Alice and I cannot afford to keep it, yet Alice will not agree to sell it," Gruffudd protests in a new court filing obtained by Daily Mail. The actor also painted a very poor picture of his finances in the December 2 document, claiming that he has had just one paid presenting gig in the past year and is now so poor he's relying on handouts from current flame, Bianca Wallace.
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"I have explained these financial circumstances to Alice and have asked her numerous times since we separated, through counsel, to help financially and to agree to sell the La Jolla residence… but Alice has not agreed to my requests or settlement proposals," Gruffudd said. "I believe Alice is capable of contributing to the La Jolla residence expenses short-term. However, based on the information I have, I understand and believe Alice cannot afford to pay the expenses for the residence long-term."
Last year in March, the actor filed for divorce after Evans claimed on social media that her husband of 14 years was walking out on her and their two daughters Ella, 13 and Elsie, 9. Gruffudd sought a restraining order against Evans who continued to lash out at her ex on social media. It prevented her from sharing their private messages or publishing "false public allegations" about him.
Gruffudd reveals his career has faltered in the past year in the new filing leaving him unable to afford a $745,000 mortgage on the marital home where he hasn't lived for nearly two years. "Since January 2021, I have paid all of the mortgage payments that have been made for the La Jolla residence, and I have paid all property taxes and homeowner's insurance premiums that have been paid," he says in the filing. "I have paid the utilities for the La Jolla residence, including electricity, gas, telephone, and cable/internet; I have paid all health insurance premiums for Alice, the children and myself. I have paid for insurance for the community car Alice drives; I have paid the cellular phone bills for Alice, the children, and myself; and I have paid all gardening and pool maintenance expenses for the La Jolla residence. Until approximately April 2022, Alice typically charged day to day expenses such as groceries on joint credit and debit cards, and I paid those credit card bills." He then added, "Up until April 2022, I paid for the nanny/housekeeper, Gloria. I also paid Ella's private school tuition and fees for the 2021/2022 school year."
Gruffudd revealed at the same time that his 2022 income has been 'drastically lower' than previous years. The 'Titanic' actor said that he has no other source of income and any royalties for previous work rarely amount to more than $30,00 a year. "I am continually looking for new projects. I do not have any contract for future work at this time," Gruffudd states. "I do not have any remaining sources of funds I can use to pay the expenses for the La Jolla residence, or any other living expenses for myself, Alice or the children, for any extended period of time. I currently have about $2,829 in my American bank accounts, and approximately £12,193 (approximately $14,802) in my bank account in the United Kingdom. I do not have any investment accounts, or any liquid retirement accounts that can be accessed without penalties. I am currently paying $2,348 per month for health insurance for myself, Alice and the children."
What is Ioan Gruffudd's net worth?
As per the reports of Celebrity Net Worth and Taddir, Ioan Gruffudd's net worth is $5-6 million. As the actor claims, he has no other source of income and he only earns through his movies. According to some reports, he is also said to have sold his cars to stabilize his financial condition.