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Ioan Gruffudd Debuts Shaved Head with Fiancée Bianca Wallace at LA Premiere

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Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd debuted a new shaved head when he and his leggy fiancée Bianca Wallace attended the Bad Boys: Ride Or Die premiere. 

The couple looked very loved-up at the event which was held at the TCL Chinese Theater on Thursday night. 

Ioan, 50, who plays Lockwood in the film, posed on the blue carpet with his hands in the pockets of his sleek black suit. 

Bianca, 31, beamed in an eye-catching long-sleeved turtle neck dress coloured with browns, greys. 

Bianca is an actress and producer, known for her work on Elvis (2022).

He attended the premiere with his fiancée Bianca Wallace (pictured), an actress and producer, who wore an eye-catching long-sleeved dress coloured with browns, greys, and white.

He attended the premiere with his fiancée Bianca Wallace (pictured), an actress and producer, who wore an eye-catching long-sleeved dress coloured with browns, greys, and white.

Bianca, 31, beamed in an eye-catching long-sleeved turtle neck dress coloured with browns, greys

Bianca, 31, beamed in an eye-catching long-sleeved turtle neck dress coloured with browns, greys

Welsh actor Ioan normally sports a cropped mop of dark brown hair, streaked with grey

Welsh actor Ioan normally sports a cropped mop of dark brown hair, streaked with grey

But, at the LA premiere of his film Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, at the TCL Chinese Theater on Friday, the star, who plays Lockwood in the film, debuted a buzz cut

But, at the LA premiere of his film Bad Boys: Ride Or Die, at the TCL Chinese Theater on Friday, the star, who plays Lockwood in the film, debuted a buzz cut 

Ioan sweetly held Bianca's had on his chest as both smiled

Ioan sweetly held Bianca’s had on his chest as both smiled 

Bianca took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos with people at the event and captioned the post: ‘My ride or dies’.

Bad Boys lead Will, 55, and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 52, made their first joint appearance since Jada revealed they had been separated for seven years.

They were joined by their children Willow, 23, and Jaden, 25, Will’s son Trey, 31, and Jada’s mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, 70.

Jaden also brought along his girlfriend of four years Sab Zada, also 24, who put on a busty display in a sleeved corset.

Will’s co-lead Martin Lawrence, 59, looked handsome in a blue velour suit jacket with black trousers and a crisp white shirt.

Will and Martin return as Detective Lieutenants Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett for the fourth installment of their buddy cop comedy franchise Bad Boys.

They made their debut, with their characters then just Detective Sergeants in Bad Boys movie released in 1995. 

The pair went on to reprise their roles in Bad Boys II and Bad Boys For Life, released in 2003 and 2020, respectively.

It was announced that development on the fourth film in the action-comedy franchise was underway just after the release of the third movie.

Will confirmed that both he and Lawrence would return for the new movie in February of 2023, when it was also revealed that Belgian duo Adil & Bilall, who directed the third film, would return.

Vanessa Hudgens, Tiffany Haddish, Tasha Smith, and footballing legend Lionel Messi also star.

Bianca took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos with people at the event and captioned the post: 'My ride or dies'

Bianca took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos with people at the event and captioned the post: ‘My ride or dies’

Ioan watched on affectionately as lead actor Will warmly greeted Bianca

Ioan watched on affectionately as lead actor Will warmly greeted Bianca

Bianca took a sweet selfie with friend Erica Katz

Bianca took a sweet selfie with friend Erica Katz

She shared a gorgeous photo of Ioan smiling brightly as she stood next to him face the opposite direction

She shared a gorgeous photo of Ioan smiling brightly as she stood next to him face the opposite direction 

She, Ioan, and Erica were joined by film producer Jimmy Gadd

She, Ioan, and Erica were joined by film producer Jimmy Gadd 

Bianca and Erica enjoyed some delicious-looking cocktails

Bianca and Erica enjoyed some delicious-looking cocktails

The drinks were named Miami's Finest (a frozen pina colada), Duke's Daiquiri (frozen strawberry daiquiri), and of course Ride Or Die (a guanabana tequila sunrise)

The drinks were named Miami’s Finest (a frozen pina colada), Duke’s Daiquiri (frozen strawberry daiquiri), and of course Ride Or Die (a guanabana tequila sunrise)

Bianca shared a final shot of herself, Ioan, Erica, and Jimmy on the blue carpet

Bianca shared a final shot of herself, Ioan, Erica, and Jimmy on the blue carpet

Also on the carpet, Bad Boys lead Will, 55, and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 52, made their first joint appearance since Jada revealed they had been separated for seven years

Also on the carpet, Bad Boys lead Will, 55, and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 52, made their first joint appearance since Jada revealed they had been separated for seven years 

They were joined by their children Willow, 23, and Jaden, 25, Will's son Trey, 31, and Jada's mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, 70

They were joined by their children Willow, 23, and Jaden, 25, Will’s son Trey, 31, and Jada’s mother Adrienne Banfield-Norris, 70 

Jaden also brought along his girlfriend of four years Sab Zada, also 24, who put on a busty display in a sleeved corset

Jaden also brought along his girlfriend of four years Sab Zada, also 24, who put on a busty display in a sleeved corset 

Will's co-lead Martin Lawrence, 59, looked handsome in a blue velour suit jacket with a crisp white shirt. They pair play Detective Lieutenants Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett

Will’s co-lead Martin Lawrence, 59, looked handsome in a blue velour suit jacket with black trousers and a crisp white shirt

The men play Detective Lieutenants Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett who debuted in 1995's Bad Boys, albeit then just Detective Sergeants

The men play Detective Lieutenants Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett who debuted in 1995’s Bad Boys, albeit then just Detective Sergeants

Will and Martin posed with Joe Pantoliano, 72, who plays Captain Conrad Howard

Will and Martin posed with Joe Pantoliano, 72, who plays Captain Conrad Howard

Toni Braxton, 56, doesn't star but put on an eye-popping display as she went braless in a strategically placed off-white blazer

Toni Braxton, 56, doesn’t star but put on an eye-popping display as she went braless in a strategically placed off-white blazer

She added a touch of sparkle to the look with metallic silver shoes

Rhea Seehorn, 52, who plays US Marshall Agent, hunting down Mike and Marcus, looked lovely in a form-fitting colorful floral dress

Comedian Tiffany Haddish, 44, who makes a cameo in the film, looked glamorous in a busty gold gown with strappy heels

Comedian Tiffany Haddish, 44, who makes a cameo in the film, looked glamorous in a busty gold gown with strappy heels

Tasha Smith, 53, flashed the flesh in a sultry black dress with cut-outs. She plays Marcus's (Martin's) wife for the first time, replacing Theresa Randle,

Tasha Smith, 53, flashed the flesh in a sultry black dress with cut-outs. She plays Marcus’s (Martin’s) wife for the first time, replacing Theresa Randle,

Age-defying US producer Jerry Bruckheimer, 80, cut an elegant figure in a cream suit and sunglasses. He produced the film alongside Will and others

Age-defying US producer Jerry Bruckheimer, 80, cut an elegant figure in a cream suit and sunglasses. He produced the film alongside Will and others

Grey's Anatomy star Eric Dane, 51, cut a handsome figure in an all-black look, sweetly matching with his two daughters. He portrays the film's villain Banker

Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane, 51, cut a handsome figure in an all-black look, sweetly matching with his two daughters. He portrays the film’s villain Banker

Ioan shares two daughters with his Australian ex-wife Alice Evans whom he has a domestic violence restraining order against. 

Production on Bad Boys: Ride Or Die commenced in April of last year, with much of shooting taking place in Atlanta and Miami. 

Although filming was briefly paused due to the onset of the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, the cast and crew reconvened earlier this year and wrapped in March.

Bad Boys: Ride Or Die is currently scheduled to premiere in the United Kingdom on June 7.

Left to right: Ioan, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Adil El Arbi, Martin, Will, director Bilal Fallah, Jacob Scipio, Tasha, Rhea, Quinn Hemphill, Jenna Kanell and Jay Shetty

Left to right: Ioan, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Adil El Arbi, Martin, Will, director Bilal Fallah, Jacob Scipio, Tasha, Rhea, Quinn Hemphill, Jenna Kanell and Jay Shetty

 

 

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