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HOLLYWOOD star Ioan Gruffud has welcomed a baby into the world with wife Bianca Wallace amid his court battles with his ex wife Alice Evans.

Bianca and Ioan, who is already a dad to two daughters with Alice, shared their happy news on social media today.

The couple wrote alongside a photo of them enjoying a kiss in the hospital: “November was a biggie…  Name: Mila Mae Gruffudd.

“Birth date: 2 November 2025. Due date: 2 December 2025.

“Bubba Bear and Rocky: Absolutely smitten. Daddy & Mummy: Completely and totally in love with our tiny little angel

“Extremely grateful this thanksgiving.”

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It comes more than two years after Fantastic Four star Ioan, 52, divorced British-American actress Alice, 57.

She played Chloe Simon in the film 102 Dalmatians as-well as Esther Mikaelson in the third season of the The Vampire Diaries.

The pair officially ended their marriage amid a bitter court battle and vicious custody row over their daughters.

Hollywood star Ioan also obtained a restraining order in 2022 against Alice.

Ioan and Bianca went public with their relationship in 2021.

The couple announced they were engaged in January 2024.

He revealed he was looking forward to giving marriage another go, captioning the photo on Instagram: “The most precious thing happened…”

They married in April this year and shared a video showing their romantic wedding ceremony.

Welsh actor Ioan could be seen wiping away tears as he expressed his love to Bianca.

Weeks later, they revealed they were expecting their first child together.

Australian actress and producer Bianca was diagnosed with incurable and aggressive MS (Multiple Sclerosis), an inflammatory disease which attacks the central nervous system and for which there is no cure, seven years ago.

She previously said she initially sought medical help when she struggled to pick up a pen to write, and admitted that “everything changed” thereafter.

Common symptoms of MS include fatigue, vision issues, and difficulties with walking or balance.

In September, Bianca was asked about her health and how she was coping being pregnant, and replied to a follower on Instagram: “Thank you for asking!

“The MS has been in remission and it’s been the most confronting, yet amazing thing to experience!

“I’ve heard breastfeeding also should help keep it at bay.

“My doctors have such great plan in place that I have a lot of hope that things won’t go back to how bad it was before pregnancy.”

Although there is no cure, various medicines and treatments can help alleviate some symptoms.

Speaking about her condition previously, she said in a lengthy post: “I celebrate this every single year. It pops up in my calendar and I have a happy moment …

“And so I’m at five years of MS today, not diagnosed, this is the day that the symptoms came up. I’m diagnosed October (2022), will be five years diagnosed.

“But I think it’s crucial and important to celebrate these moments and do not let them take you… these anniversaries, they really pack a punch in these kind of situations.”

Next five fixtures: Sharks (H), Ospreys (A, Challenge Cup), Black Lion (H, Challenge Cup), Dragons (A), Ulster (A)

It has been a difficult start to life in Galway for former England boss Stuart Lancaster, who replaced Pete Wilkins as Connacht head coach in the summer.

After an opening win over Benetton was followed by the Storm Amy-enforced postponement of their Scarlets game, the western province lost to Cardiff, Bulls and Munster before the international break.

The 28-27 loss to the Bulls in Galway and 17-15 reverse to Munster in Limerick were tough pills to swallow, but Lancaster has had a solid month to devise a plan for breathing new life into Connacht’s season.

It starts with the visit of the Sharks to Dexcom Stadium on Saturday (19:45 GMT). After three defeats in their first four games, the South African side signed off before the November break with a 29-19 win over Scarlets.

The Sharks will be without most of their Springboks, including Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth, Bongi Mbonambi, Ethan Hooker and Andre Esterhuizen.

For the hosts, Ireland internationals Bundee Aki, Cian Prendergast and Finlay Bealham are available for selection, but Mack Hansen has been ruled out.

Hansen, who starred at full-back in Ireland’s win over Australia earlier this month, is nursing hand and foot injuries with Connacht unsure on a timeline for the 27-year-old’s return.

After facing the Sharks, Lancaster will lead Connacht into European action for the first time as the Challenge Cup returns with a trip to Ospreys followed by a home game against Georgian side Black Lion.

BRIGITTE Bardot has reportedly been rushed to hospital again in Toulon just weeks after her last stay.

The 91-year-old film icon is said to have arrived at Saint-Jean Hospital about ten days ago and remains under care.

According to Nice-Matin, she was previously transferred to the same clinic in October, when she reportedly underwent “surgery as part of treatment for a serious illness.”

Bardot returned to her home in La Madrague after nearly two weeks of hospitalisation at the time, fuelling intense speculation, including false reports of her death.

She pushed back then in a message on X, writing: “I’m fine.

“I don’t know which idiot started this ‘fake news’ about my disappearance tonight, but know that I’m fine and I have no intention of bowing out.”

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German outlet Bild reports Bardot has been back in the Toulon facility for ten days, though the reason for this latest admission is unclear. 

In recent years, the star has spoken openly about health problems.

Shortly before her 90th birthday, she told La Parisienne: “I can hardly walk anymore, I’m dependent on crutches, and dancing is very difficult for me.”

Bardot was hospitalized in 2023 after a respiratory arrest.

Her October hospitalisation similarly set off death rumours, spread by an influencer in a now-deleted post.

Bardot herself dismissed the claim at the time, saying: “I don’t know who the idiot is who spread this ‘fake news’ about my passing, but you should know that I am fine and I have no intention of saying goodbye.”

French actress Brigitte Bardot first appeared on screen in 1952 with The Girl in the Bikini, a role that launched her to major stardom.

She stepped away from filmmaking in 1973 to focus on her animal-rights foundation. 

Throughout her career, she cultivated a provocative public image, from her beachside bikini moment at Cannes in 1953 to posing nude for Playboy on her 40th birthday.

Married four times, Bardot first tied the knot to actor Roger Vadim (1952–57), then to Jacques Charrier (1959–62), followed by Gunter Sachs (1967–69).

 She has been married to Bernard d’Ormale since 1992.

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