“‘I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO D1E.’”

Former TV actor Nick Pasqual sentenced to 32 years to life after b-rutal a-ttack on Hollywood makeup artist Allie Shehorn

A Los Angeles courtroom has delivered a dramatic conclusion to one of Hollywood’s most disturbing domestic violence cases after former actor Nick Pasqual was sentenced to 32 years to life in prison for the attempted murder of his former girlfriend, makeup artist Allie Shehorn.

The sentence comes more than a year after prosecutors said Pasqual broke into Shehorn’s Los Angeles home and launched a vicious attack that left her fighting for her life.

According to court testimony, Shehorn survived more than 20 st@b wounds and was discovered lying in a pool of blood inside her home. Doctors later described her survival as remarkable given the severity of her injuries.

Pasqual, who previously appeared in a sin
gle episode of How I Met Your Mother and held minor television roles, was convicted of first-degree residential burglary with a person present and domestic violence-related charges. On June 2, a judge sentenced him to 32 years to life in prison.

What has shocked many observers is that the attack occurred only days after Pasqual had been released from jail.

During the trial, Shehorn described an earlier violent confrontation that ultimately led to the end of their relationship.

“I locked the door and he just started punching holes in that door and broke that open,” she testified. “I just ran into the bathroom because I thought there’s another lock on that door.”

Following that incident, Pasqual was arrested. However, he was released on $50,000 bail just five days before prosecutors say he returned and carried out the attack that nearly claimed her life.

Prior to the assault, Shehorn had reportedly filed for a restraining order, alleging domestic violence and expressing fears for her safety.

Throughout the trial, Shehorn appeared in court with visible scars, a powerful reminder of the violence she survived. Supporters praised her courage for testifying and confronting the man convicted of attacking her.

An accomplished makeup artist, Shehorn has worked on major productions including Mean Girls, Rebel Moon, and Babylon. Since the attack, many colleagues throughout the entertainment industry have rallied around her recovery journey.

The case has reignited discussions about domestic violence, restraining orders, and the risks victims can continue to face even after seeking legal protection.

For many following the case, the sentence represents justice—but it cannot erase the trauma of what happened.

What remains most astonishing is that despite suffering more than 20 st@b wounds, Allie Shehorn survived.

Today, she stands not only as a survivor but as a symbol of resilience, courage, and determination in the face of unimaginable violence.

As news of the sentence spreads, supporters continue to share one message:

She survived. And her story will not be forgotten.