Alice Evans on Lorraine

[Creamcrackersandricecakes]

This poor woman is clearly in the middle of the most horrendous breakdown - who the fuck thought this interview was a good idea?

Completely agree. Pure exploitation and taking advantage of her obvious distress. I feel very sorry for her and the children.

Yes, I kept thinking how her kids are going to obviously see it. Apart from seeing their mum so horribly distressed, they're also going to feel their loyalties torn in two - no matter what he has or hasn't done, he's still their dad.

For me, I wasn’t convinced she wasn’t playing it up somewhat for reactions. She started the interview looking like she was going to cry but actually started quite calm and composed imo.

Don’t think she did herself any favours

Knew this would be on here! I agree it was an ill-advised interview (and on the other threads I am team Alice) but nobody is looking out for her and social media won't either. She needs someone in real life to take her to one side. Lorraine is talking about Alice being vulnerable and will be getting help...but where from?

Never liked Lorraine and this does seem exploitative.

I thought her closing comments regarding how wonderful social media is, and praising all the support she's received were incredibly naive - surely she must be aware of the fickle nature of social media and how it could turn on her at the drop of a hat? God knows how she'll cope if that happens.

Well she wanted to do it and short of sectioning her I don’t think anyone could stop her.

I feel sorry for her because on a basic human level it’s horrible to see someone so upset - but I’m not convinced she’s doing the right thing for her or their children. When I had a huge emotional breakdown after my dh cheated on me and left the only witnesses to it were my Mum and the people also sitting in Morrison’s cafe having a full English that morning. I’d hate it to be around forever on you tube / social media etc. Mortifying.

I couldn't help wondering if she could find herself, (legally), on shaky ground, by referring to IG's girlfriend as his 'mistress'. Unless she has concrete proof their relationship started before the separation, then surely that could be construed as libellous? (Or slanderous, not sure which applies here!)

@Creamcrackersandricecakes

This poor woman is clearly in the middle of the most horrendous breakdown - who the fuck thought this interview was a good idea?

She did I should imagine!

Feel sorry for her. She's pretty much trashed her future career prospects, such as they are for post-menopausal actresses.

What on earth is she going to do for a living? I doubt he earns enough to fund two Hollywood lifestyles plus university for the kids plus American health care costs.

She's multi-lingual- perhaps translating or voiceover jobs? Reading audiobooks?

@Creamcrackersandricecakes

I couldn't help wondering if she could find herself, (legally), on shaky ground, by referring to IG's girlfriend as his 'mistress'. Unless she has concrete proof their relationship started before the separation, then surely that could be construed as libellous? (Or slanderous, not sure which applies here!)

Doubt it. They're still married after all.

It made uncomfortable viewing. She’s obviously not in a good place

I haven't seen the interview, but I guess we're used to a world where the damage men do is hidden away. There is a pattern of male behaviour here: successful men upgrade their wives to the younger model according to their current status in life. We're told that this is private and personal, but for the discarded wife there's nothing more impersonal to discover that your husband doesn't see your inner life, your personality, your shared history; he just sees you as an ageing body. What Alice Evans is doing is undignified and uncomfortable and possibly unhealthy, but women being dignified and silent sure does benefit men, and not just in the area of relationships. They can pretty much do what they like and be almost guaranteed that women will either not talk about it or talk about it and be labelled mad or a nasty witch.

women being dignified and silent sure does benefit men, and not just in the area of relationships. They can pretty much do what they like and be almost guaranteed that women will either not talk about it or talk about it and be labelled mad or a nasty witch.

I agree, we are starting to be able to talk about so many things that were taboo and not our fault and why not this.

I hope that she goes through a journey, finds happiness and eventually finds a super hot and kind guy. I would like to see that positive outcome play out if she intends to stay in the public eye.

@EsmaCannonball

I haven't seen the interview, but I guess we're used to a world where the damage men do is hidden away. There is a pattern of male behaviour here: successful men upgrade their wives to the younger model according to their current status in life. We're told that this is private and personal, but for the discarded wife there's nothing more impersonal to discover that your husband doesn't see your inner life, your personality, your shared history; he just sees you as an ageing body. What Alice Evans is doing is undignified and uncomfortable and possibly unhealthy, but women being dignified and silent sure does benefit men, and not just in the area of relationships. They can pretty much do what they like and be almost guaranteed that women will either not talk about it or talk about it and be labelled mad or a nasty witch.

@EsmaCannonball That was a very thought provoking post and not something I had ever really considered before. So thank you; this is what I like about MN it makes you think about your own views and beliefs.

EsmaCannonball 1000 %

Why shouldn't she talk openly about this?

Whoohoo @EsmaCannonball I hope she got a good whack for being on Lorraine

Great post, Esma.

Is there a link, please?

Great post @EsmaCannonball. Ewan McGregor did the same.

Yes she's acting bonkers and no wonder, her world has come crashing down. Of course anyone has the right to leave anyone but can't help but think IG knows exactly what he's doing and he's stoking the fire and provoking her. He insisted there was no one else then unblocked her on Instagram so she could see the photo of him and the new gf.

Actions of a prick.

EsmaCannonball I do agree with you that it's sad people can get away with behaving as he (likely) has, but I do also think that there is literally nothing to be achieved by what she's doing.

She is trying to tear down his reputation (if he even had one as a very minor-level actor) but as you've said, what's happened here is pretty par for the course for a lot of men sadly, particularly in showbiz circles, and it really will have no impact on him or his career. If anything, she is raising his profile with everything she is doing.

I can completely understand her desire to try and bring at least some consequences down on his head, but at some point she will have to try and accept that she doesn't have any power over him anymore.

Realistically the only true consequences will be natural in that he will likely lose a lot of his relationship with his daughters since he is living abroad and will very likely hardly see them. Without their mum chatting about him and keeping him part of family life even with him away, as she likely did when they were together, he will struggle to maintain closeness if he continues to live and work primarily abroad.

@EsmaCannonball totally agree with your post.

of the day goes to EsmaCannonball.

IG did not have to out a post on IG stating 'thanks for making me smile again' I mean that is so twisted. His wife is clearly struggling to cope with this situation and he posts that totally unfathomable.

AE will be OK and find a happy life again.

She was great in 102 Dalmations and I will watch her other stuff too now. Whilst films with IG are banned in this house.

We should start a positive appreciation thread for her.

@EsmaCannonball

I haven't seen the interview, but I guess we're used to a world where the damage men do is hidden away. There is a pattern of male behaviour here: successful men upgrade their wives to the younger model according to their current status in life. We're told that this is private and personal, but for the discarded wife there's nothing more impersonal to discover that your husband doesn't see your inner life, your personality, your shared history; he just sees you as an ageing body. What Alice Evans is doing is undignified and uncomfortable and possibly unhealthy, but women being dignified and silent sure does benefit men, and not just in the area of relationships. They can pretty much do what they like and be almost guaranteed that women will either not talk about it or talk about it and be labelled mad or a nasty witch.

I tend to agree with this. Systemically, dignified silence just enables men to keep discarding us as we age.